MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY IN HUDSON FALLS, NY
Proudly serving the following areas: Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George, Hudson Falls, Saratoga, and surrounding areas
Public reliance on medical professionals makes services and
consultations from doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists and other specialists a
lucrative business. It can be a great reason to endure the physical,
educational, emotional stress it takes to become one. When a medical
professional swears the Hippocratic Oath to do no harm, it encompasses valuing
the life you serve above all else.
There is no room for error or second guesses in medicine. If you have been mistreated, prescribed the wrong medicine or undergone an unnecessary procedure due to a misdiagnosis, you need the malpractice attorneys at the Law Office of William Nikas on your side.
There is no room for error or second guesses in medicine. If you have been mistreated, prescribed the wrong medicine or undergone an unnecessary procedure due to a misdiagnosis, you need the malpractice attorneys at the Law Office of William Nikas on your side.
MEDICAL MISDIAGNOSIS
A misdiagnosis can be the catapult for medications,
treatments or even life-threatening surgeries. You can protect yourself by
knowing a few steps before committing to treatments, medication or care of any
doctor.
Getting a Second Opinion
Visit
another doctor to compare the difference in care and in diagnosis. In court,
you have the burden of proving the doctor acted negligent in comparison to one
that is not.
Ask Questions
Make
sure the doctor addresses all concerns about your ailments and make sure you
understand their answer.
Bring a Friend/Advocate
Bring
someone who can take notes, observe and even challenge the doctor when you
can’t or are too intimidated.
Keep Notes
Document
your initial medical conditions and symptoms and note the diagnoses and care
recommended.
Lack of proper communication is the primary reasons for misdiagnoses. Do your due diligence to make sure the error is not on your part. You can trust the Law Office of William Nikas. Get the compensation you deserve.
Lack of proper communication is the primary reasons for misdiagnoses. Do your due diligence to make sure the error is not on your part. You can trust the Law Office of William Nikas. Get the compensation you deserve.
MEDICATION ERRORS
Medication errors kill thousands every year. With the
introduction of pharmaceutical company bonuses, the motivation of some doctors
and nurses are not always the lives they save. More than $2 billion is spent
rectifying drug interactions and side effects. Whether it’s a dosing issue, an
allergy or your doctor has given you the wrong medication contact the Law
Office of William Nikas
before it’s too late. Here are a few tips to avoid
medication errors.
Bring Your Meds
Don’t
forget to bring any existing medications so your doctor can check for deadly
drug interactions.
Double-Check with the Pharmacist
Once
you’ve been prescribed medication, ask your pharmacist to check if it will
interact with your current medications.
Note Major Changes
If you or your loved ones notice any changes to normal digestive
functions, behavior, balance or mental clarity, contact your doctor about the
safety of tapering or discontinuing the medication.
If any medication prescribed to you exacerbates your health issues, or has caused a death in a loved one, contact the Law Office of William Nikas before it’s too late to find out the truth.
If any medication prescribed to you exacerbates your health issues, or has caused a death in a loved one, contact the Law Office of William Nikas before it’s too late to find out the truth.
SURGICAL ERRORS
Medicine is still a noble profession. Most doctors take
pride in their work. Most would even say that major surgical errors never
happen. But the millions of people around the country that have retained
foreign objects, have nerve damage or have been operated on the wrong side or
received the wrong procedure can’t be wrong.
Bring an Advocate
Always
bring a friend or relative that knows the procedure you are receiving.
Patient Identification
Make
sure that a nurse or the surgeon personally knows your name and the procedure
and where you’re receiving it. If not, ask them to verify the information for
you.
Document Verification
Your surgeon should have a pre-op verification process to
affirm documentation and mark the surgical site before you are put under.
You need an attorney who understands the complexity of providing the burden of proof against a medical professional. With 40 years’ experience in identifying medical neglect, oversight and misconduct, make the Law Office of William Nikas your first call to discuss your medical malpractice case.
You need an attorney who understands the complexity of providing the burden of proof against a medical professional. With 40 years’ experience in identifying medical neglect, oversight and misconduct, make the Law Office of William Nikas your first call to discuss your medical malpractice case.
