Medical Malpractice can Have Devastating Effects – Let our Lafayette Personal Injury Lawyers Help

February 19, 2024

The overwhelming majority of healthcare workers have your best interests at heart and will go above and beyond for your needs. They understand they hold fragile lives in their hands and will do whatever it takes to protect those lives.  

But what happens when something goes wrong?  

Complications from surgeries and other medical procedures happen every day. Most of these unfortunate incidents do not indicate that medical malpractice took place. In order to prove medical malpractice occurred, the healthcare worker needed to have behaved in a reckless, negligent way or failed to comply with proper hospital rules and procedures.  

Strict healthcare rules exist for a reason. When they aren’t followed implicitly, patients often end up paying the price.  

If you suspect that you or a loved one suffered an injury or passed away as a result of medical malpractice, please get in touch with our Lafayette personal injury attorneys right away. We’ve helped many Hoosiers fight for their right to compensation after sustaining injuries in a healthcare setting. We will do our part to help you too.  

We will be here for you during your time of need. Day or night, you can reach out to us. Give us a call at 317-472-3333, fill out our online contact form, or chat with us. Someone from our team will be available to speak with you. 

What does a medical malpractice case look like?

Your Lafayette personal injury attorneys would be happy to help advise you on the proper channels to seek as you file a medical malpractice complaint. But the information is also freely available on the Indiana state government’s website.  

As with many other personal injury cases in the state of Indiana, the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case expires two years from the date of the incident. However, there is an exception to this rule. According to Indiana law, minors under the age of six years old have until their eighth birthday to file. 

In a nutshell, a medical malpractice case can be anything that goes wrong during a medical procedure caused by a healthcare professional behaving negligently and failing to follow proper protocol.  

Some of the more common examples of medical malpractice cases we see include:  

• Failing to diagnose a medical condition  
• Misdiagnosing a patient  
• Surgical errors 
• Anesthesia errors 
• Birth injuries 
• Poor and negligent care 
• Injury caused by poor hygiene  
• Physical, sexual, or mental abuse on the part of the healthcare professional
• Prescription medication errors
• Dangerous medical devices and medications 

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list. There are many different types of injuries you can sustain in a healthcare setting. Should such a thing ever happen to you, you can always come to us and ask for help.  

How can a medical malpractice incident impact a person’s life?

As with any other personal injury case, the effects can absolutely change your life. In some medical malpractice cases, a person may even be unable to return to work or hold a full-time job. As you can see, this can cause significant issues in a person’s daily life. That’s where we come in and help.  

In your medical malpractice case, you could be awarded compensation for the following:  

• Loss of income if you can no longer work due to your injury  
• Loss of income if you had to take time off work to recover  
• Loss of lifestyle and enjoyment if you can no longer engage in activities you once loved 
• Mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety  
• Martial and family problems  

Again, this is not an exhaustive list, and every medical malpractice case is unique. Consulting with your Lafayette personal injury lawyer is one of the best things you can do in circumstances like these. They will explain your options to you in language that is simple to understand so you can make the best choice possible for you and your family.  

Let our team fight for the best possible outcome in your case

If you were injured by a healthcare professional and think you might have a medical malpractice case on your hands, it’s a wise decision to contact a Lafayette personal injury lawyer. Medical malpractice cases are incredibly complex and can be quite hard to prove without experienced legal counsel on your side.  

When you bring your case to us, we vow to treat you like family and do everything we possibly can for you during your time of need. We will use our knowledge of Indiana state law and our experience working with other medical malpractice cases to fight for what you truly deserve.  

Hensley Legal Group will be here for you whenever you are ready to speak with us. Day or night, you can get in touch with us by chatting with us online, using our online contact form, or even calling 317-472-3333. We will do what we can to fight for a favorable outcome in your case.