FAQ About Medical Malpractice

What is the definition of medical malpractice?

Medical negligence is defined as failing to do or not do something a reasonably prudent health care provider in that specific field would or would not have done under the same or similar circumstances.

Why are medical malpractice lawsuits hard to win?

They can be difficult to win for a variety of reasons:

• There are many different and acceptable ways to treat injuries and medical conditions
• Medical records can be tampered with when a lawsuit is suspected
• Witnesses are often hesitant to provide evidence and testify against their coworkers
• Physicians and medical facilities in the Phoenix area have the means to afford the best defense attorneys available

What should I do if I believe I've been the victim of medical malpractice?

You should schedule a free consultation with our Phoenix, Arizona office today. We can examine the details of your case and tell you the best way to proceed.

What are some examples of medical malpractice lawsuit you’ve won in court or settled out of court?

Five recent examples include:

• A doctor who failed to diagnose treatable kidney cancer
• An orthopedist’s failure to diagnose a foot infection that led to amputation
• Physicians who failed to position a catheter correctly and it perforated the patient's heart
• A doctor's failure to diagnose or treat heart disease that resulted in the patient's death
• An emergency room doctor’s misdiagnosis that resulted in the eventual amputation of the patient’s leg
• A primary care physician's failure to diagnose and treat melanoma
• A physician who failed to diagnose and treat rectal cancer

If you would like to find out if you were the victim of medical malpractice, call or email the medical malpractice lawyers of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. If you are not close enough to meet with us at our office, we can talk over the phone. If you are located in Phoenix, Arizona, we can meet at our office. The important thing is to start protecting your legal rights and assessing your case as soon as possible.