The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

When you or a loved one is sick or injured and you need medical treatment, it is only natural for you to assume you will receive the best care and treatment available to you and your loved one. Unfortunately, medical errors and mistakes are a fact of life in this country. Every day, thousands of Americans fall victim to medical negligence and malpractice.

Over 250,000 people die every year nationwide from the consequences of medical malpractice errors, such as unnecessary surgeries, medication errors, infections contracted in hospitals and instances of misdiagnosis, and delayed diagnosis.

Studies have shown that over 40% of medical malpractice claims are initiated due to a healthcare provider's inability to correctly diagnose a disease or condition. This failure to diagnose leads to delayed treatment, the incorrect treatment or no treatment, which can lead to a life-long disability or eventually, the death of the individual.

Breast cancer, lung cancer, heart attack, appendicitis, cervical and ovarian cancer are often misdiagnosed or at best, not diagnosed early enough to treat the disease it it's early stages when a successful outcome may be possible.

If you live in Dothan, Alabama or the surrounding area and you or someone you care about has been the victim of medical malpractice, please contact the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at the Dothan, Alabama office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation to protect your legal rights and hold the responsible individuals accountable for your loss.

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