{"id":1061,"date":"2022-05-31T16:10:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T16:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/south-florida\/?p=1061"},"modified":"2022-08-15T14:09:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T14:09:09","slug":"wrongful-death-as-a-result-of-medical-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/south-florida\/medical-malpractice-wrongful-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death as a Result of Medical Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A doctor or other healthcare provider is supposed to \u201cfirst, do no harm,\u201d in the words of the Hippocratic Oath, traditionally taken by all doctors since the 5th century B.C. Medical malpractice, however, often results in serious harm, and may even lead to the death of a loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, the lawyers at <em>The Cochran Firm South Florida <\/em>can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and lost companionship associated with your loved one\u2019s death. To learn more about your legal options, please call <strong>1-800 THE FIRM<\/strong> or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com\/contact-us\">email us<\/a>&nbsp;today to schedule a free consultation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Malpractice Is Common<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com\/medical-malpractice\">medical malpractice<\/a>&nbsp;remains a common cause of death. It is estimated that about 200,000 people die every year as a result of preventable medical errors, making it the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer. Common medical errors that lead to death include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Failure to diagnose or treat<\/li><li>Unexpected death in a low-risk hospitalization<\/li><li>Pressure sores<\/li><li>Pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis after surgery<\/li><li>Respiratory failure after surgery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, another 100,000 people likely die every year due to dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. Any of these types of negligence may be sufficient grounds for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com\/wrongful-death\">wrongful death lawsuit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Errors Are More than a Doctor\u2019s Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these types of medical errors are not just the doctor\u2019s fault\u2014they often are not a doctor\u2019s fault at all. Instead, they are often the result of hospitals and other care facilities trying to do more with less in order to maximize profits. Many fatal outcomes from medical malpractice could be prevented with more time and dedicated care for every patient. Bed sores, pulmonary embolism, and respiratory failure after surgery could be prevented with better care and monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if an individual doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider made the error that led to a loved one\u2019s death, that error was likely caused in full or in part by the medical system. Profit driven facilities may not give healthcare providers the training, tools, or time they need to take proper care of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation for You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit will depend on the exact circumstances of the death and your situation. It may include compensation for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Medical expenses<br>\u2022 Funeral expenses<br>\u2022 Lost wages<br>\u2022 Lost services<br>\u2022 Loss of companionship, counseling, and guidance<br>\u2022 Your pain and suffering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This compensation can help you and your family get by after the loss of a loved one, but it can also send a message to hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is okay for a hospital to make a profit, but it should do it by providing quality care, not by cutting corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about your legal rights after a loved one\u2019s death, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com\/contact-us\">contact<\/a>&nbsp;The Cochran Firm South Florida, helping victims of medical malpractice in and around Miami, Ft Lauderdale, and Fort Myers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A doctor or other healthcare provider is supposed to \u201cfirst, do no harm,\u201d in the words of the Hippocratic Oath, traditionally taken by all doctors since the 5th century B.C. Medical malpractice, however, often results in serious harm, and may even lead to the death of a loved one. If you have lost a loved [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Wrongful Death Due to Malpractice- The Cochran Firm South Florida","_seopress_titles_desc":"If you have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, The Cochran Firm South Florida can help you pursue compensation for your loved one\u2019s death. 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