Wrongful Death Attorney

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wrongful Death as a Result of Medical Malpractice

When we go to a doctor we trust we are in good hands; however, that is not always the case. Because doctors and surgeons are human, they will make mistakes. Some of those mistakes, sadly, can be fatal. Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. taking about 250,000 lives every year.

Losing a loved one to disease or injury is always devastating, but when it could have been prevented it is even more painful to face. At The Cochran Firm Wisconsin we understand that this is very difficult time for you, but we urge you to take action. No amount of money can ever replace a loved one, but it can lessen the financial impact, and your action may even help prevent more unnecessary deaths in the future.

Types of medical malpractice leading to death

Any type of medical malpractice could potentially become deadly, but some forms are more likely to lead to death than others. Some common causes of wrongful death due to medical malpractice include:

• Failure to diagnose cancer
• Surgical error
• Medication error
• Emergency room dumping
• Infection
• Birth injury

Devastating to families and loved ones

Death resulting from medical malpractice can be a sudden and unexpected death caused by negligence during a routine procedure. Medication error and surgical error can result in the death of healthy patients. While we know that even routine surgeries carry some risks, we never really expect to lose a loved one this way.

Emergency room dumping can also cause sudden and unexpected death. Turning away a dying patient because he cannot prove his ability to pay is both cruel and illegal.

Failure to diagnose health conditions and diseases such as cancer can lead to a slow and painful death. When cancer is detected early, chances of survival are greatly increased. A delayed diagnosis can reduce the effectiveness of treatment, lead to more aggressive and painful treatments, or even delay treatment until it is simply too late to do anything at all. Cancer is a very painful way to die. Watching a loved one die a slow and excruciating death is emotionally and often physically and financially devastating to loved ones. Dying a slow and painful death, facing the fact that you are leaving your family behind and that had your doctor taken the correct action you could have lived a full life is torturous.

Why you should take action

There is no true compensation for the loss of a loved one, but monetary compensation can offset some of the consequences of wrongful death. In addition to compensation for immediate expenses such as medial bills and funeral expenses, you may also receive compensation for financial and other types of contributions that your loved one would have made to you and your family had they not fallen victim to medical malpractice.

If you have lost a loved one to medical malpractice in Wisconsin, please contact the caring wrongful death attorneys at The Cochran Firm Wisconsin today.