Medical Malpractice Statistics
Unfortunately, Medical Malpractice occurs all too frequently and is a leading cause of death in America. More than 200,000 people die each year due to improper medical treatment or advice. Approximately 2,000 deaths per year are due to unnecessary surgery; 7000 deaths per year result from medication errors while patients are hospitalized; 20,000 deaths per year from other errors in hospitals; 80,000 deaths per year from infections in hospitals; and another 106,000 deaths per year from adverse effects of medications, totaling up to 225,000. Over the years, the attorneys at Fodera Long & Lalli have come to the aid of victims of Medical Malpractice. Our attorneys have represented clients whose care involved almost every field of medicine, including: emergency care, gynecology & obstetrics, orthopedics, cancer, radiology, cardiology, surgery and pediatrics.
Recent medical and governmental studies have shown Medical Malpractice as a cause of death to surpass breast cancer, prostate cancer, drunk driving, large truck accidents and plane accidents. Breast cancer is attributed to 40,320 deaths per year, prostate cancer 32,050, drunk driving 10,839, large truck accidents 4,229 and plane crashes 43.
The experienced Medical Malpractice trial lawyers of Fodera Long & Lalli approach each client's case with zeal and compassion. We have earned the respect of the lawyers and insurance carriers who defend doctors and hospitals by the way we have represented our clients over the years. In fact, many have asked us to represent their families when they have been injured.
Fodera Long & Lalli will litigate vigorously on your behalf. That is why you should trust the Medical Malpractice team of Fodera Long & Lalli for your Medical Malpractice claim. If you or a loved one has been injured by medical malpractice, contact us today for a free consultation.
References:
- HealthGrades, 2004
- NTSB, March 2010
- American Cancer Society, 2010
- NHSTA report issued August 2010
- NHTSA report issued June 2009
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