After undergoing a medical procedure, you might anticipate feeling less than 100%. But it’s possible that not all the symptoms you experience are just an expected side effect of the treatment you received.
In fact, they could be indicative of medical malpractice.
But deciphering your symptoms can be difficult, which is why many medical malpractice victims end up writing off what they’re experiencing to part of the recovery process, never taking legal action for the harm that’s been caused to them.
Don’t make that mistake.
Signs that you’ve been harmed by medical malpractice
To determine whether you’ve been hurt by medical malpractice, you need to be cognizant of your symptoms and seek follow up care when needed. Here are some signs that may indicate that you’re a victim of medical malpractice:
- Your symptoms continue to worsen, indicating that the underlying issue hasn’t been properly addressed.
- You experience unexpected and unusual bruising, bleeding, or swelling after a surgical procedure.
- Your doctor doesn’t seem interested in answering questions about your lingering or newfound symptoms after being treated.
- You receive a contradictory opinion about your medical condition or the cause of your harm from a second medical professional.
- Your diagnosis comes well after you presented to your doctor with your symptoms.
Be aware of your symptoms following your medical care.
If you suspect that something is wrong, then seek a second opinion, gather more information, and consider whether a medical malpractice lawsuit is warranted.
Aggressively fight for accountability in your medical malpractice case
You deserve to be made whole again after being harmed by medical malpractice.
But to get as close to that ideal as possible, you’ll have be proactive and aggressive in building your case.
So, put your fear and uncertainty away and instead grab control of your claim so that you can increase your chances of securing the outcome you want.