Medical Malpractice Attorneys - Psychiatric Malpractice
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. As such, they have the legal obligation to treat their patients in the same manner as any reasonable, prudent psychiatrist. Psychiatrists often have the opportunity to preventive suicide. This is especially true because psychiatry patients must put a great deal of trust into the doctor/patient relationship.
Common Types of Psychiatric Malpractice
There are many types of psychiatric malpractice. Some of the most common include:
- Failure to obtain enough information to make an accurate psychiatric diagnosis
- Failure to make the correct diagnosis
- Failure to correctly treat a psychiatric condition
- Failure to prevent patients from suicide or harming themselves or others
- Sexual abuse or misconduct
- Failure to do a proper suicide evaluation
- Failure to prescribe proper medication and monitor the patient on medication
- Failure to refer to an appropriate specialist
Medical negligence such as the above can cause severe emotional problems, depression and even wrongful death.
Psychiatric Malpractice Lawsuits
If you or a loved has been a victim of psychiatric medical malpractice which caused catastrophic injury or wrongful death, you should contact the medical malpractice attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. . We will investigate and determine whether a lawsuit should be filed. If we can prove that negligence occurred, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Bodily injuries
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Pain, suffering, disability, disfigurement and emotional distress
- Loss of relationship
At Snyder & Wenner, P.C., we serve the whole Phoenix, Arizona area, and beyond. Regardless of where you live, please contact us today to schedule a free medical malpractice consultation. It can be done in person or over the phone, but it's important to get started as soon as possible in the process of evaluation, information gathering, and building your case.
