With over 27 years experience in medical Malpractice, Dan Frith was selected Super Lawyer, and one of the Best Malpractice Lawyers in Roanoke by Roanoker Magazine in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
He has continued to represent patients as thousands of people in America are injured as a result of medical malpractice every year. The Harvard Medical Practice Study estimated that more than 180,000 people die each year, at least in part, because of medical mistakes.
Doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals have a responsibility to provide their patients with competent and appropriate medical care.
Medical negligence can result in serious personal injury and/or death. Some examples of medical negligence include:
- Failing to diagnosis a serious illness or disease
- Providing improper treatment
- Surgical errors
- Hospital errors
- Birth injuries
- Prescribing the wrong medication
- Failing to comply with established procedures
When medical negligence causes injury to a patient, the victim may be legally entitled to compensation.
Every state has a statutory period of time within which a claim for medical negligence must be filed. Often, but not always, this period of time is longer for cases involving children. Therefore, if you suspect that you or your child has been injured as a result of medical negligence, it is critical to seek the advice of a lawyer experienced in handling medical malpractice cases to be certain that your action is brought within the time period mandated by state law.
Frith & Ellerman Law Firm is committed to helping victims of medical malpractice and their families. If you believe that you have been injured because of medical negligence, you can receive a free online case evaluation or call our office, toll free, at 866-985-0098.