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Trust Your Gut If You Think A Doctor Made A Mistake

By Nick Verderame | September 26, 2016

Most people believe doctors are good people who consider helping patients to be the top priority.  And in many cases, that is true.  However, a report by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations found that less than half of physicians feel serious errors should be disclosed to patients.  This is concerning when considering that over 60% of doctors polled think it’s only by chance that more mistakes don’t happen at their facility, because they have a safety problem.  Nearly 80% agree that supervisors overlook repeated patient safety problems.  Moreover, because there is a pressure on doctors to protect each other instead of protecting patients, it is not unheard of for doctors to lie in court about mistakes.  Not surprisingly, this atmosphere can lead to victims finding it difficult to get justice.  Perhaps not surprisingly, one study showed that only 1 in 5 medical mistakes are admitted by healthcare providers to patients, and about half of those admissions were forced by a lawsuit or complaint.

Seeking fair compensation is a difficult task, made more difficult by healthcare providers and insurance companies trying to protect themselves.  Because of this atmosphere, it is more important than ever for you to trust your instincts if you believe you have received sub-par medical treatment, and you should consult an injury attorney.  Do not let these statistics turn you away from seeking justice.  Rather, if you or a loved one has been injured by a healthcare provider, you should seek the assistance of an attorney to assist you in your recovery.  The attorneys at Plattner Verderame, PC have been helping victims for over 30 years, and we would be happy to review a potential claim you may have.  We are honest attorneys who spend our days helping honest clients.

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