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The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has stated that 250,000 people die each year in this country due to the consequences of medical malpractice.

The five diseases or medical conditions most involved in medical malpractice are breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, heart attack and appendicitis. Misdiagnosis was the lead allegation in these cases. Misdiagnosis causes an unnecessary delay in the proper treatment and could cause a poor outcome and even death. Medical malpractice may also involve unnecessary surgery, medication errors, errors committed by medical staff, and the contracting of life-threatening infections while hospitalized.

Medical malpractice may involve a hospital, a clinic, a physician or any other healthcare provider-patient relationship entity. However, not all less than perfect medical care is considered medical malpractice. Each allegation of medical malpractice must be investigated by an experienced medical malpractice attorney.

Compensation in medical malpractice cases can include damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering and other losses. If the medical malpractice results in death, the family and heirs of the victim may also be eligible to receive compensation. Medical malpractice laws are there to protect you and your family.

If you live in Houston, Texas or the surrounding area and you suspect you or someone you care about has been the victim of medical malpractice, please contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney at The Cochran Firm Houston office today and schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn about your legal rights and whether you are entitled to compensation.

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