Substance Use and Medical Malpractice

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 15, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For a doctor, nurse, or other hospital staff member to properly diagnose and treat medical disorders, they must have their wits about them. Keeping a clear head means refraining from using substances such as narcotics and alcohol that can slow response times and hamper good judgment.

Disturbingly, some studies have found that alcohol use is rampant among healthcare practitioners while on-call or on-duty. Additionally, prescription narcotics accessed through hospitals have been found to be in wide use among several medical professionals.

The Dangers of Medical Professional Substance Use

The danger of medical professionals using mind-altering substances while you are in their care is obvious: their impaired judgment can easily lead to severe injury or even death. When you are injured or a loved one is killed by an intoxicated medical practitioner, you have every right to seek justice through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

An intoxicated medical professional may place you in danger of several common medical malpractice issues including:

- Emergency room errors
- Surgical errors
- Delayed or missed diagnosis
- Medication errors
- Birth injuries

If you believe your injury was caused by an intoxicated medical professional, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can help ensure you are provided every penny you are due.

Why Hire an Attorney

If you have been injured by a medical professional, you may believe that what occurred was no more than a common risk. Sadly, many complications that arise from surgeries and other medical treatments are actually the result of some form of medical malpractice.

Your medical malpractice attorney will conduct a thorough investigation into your injuries. Often working with medical experts from a variety of fields, he can determine if negligence such as substance use played a role in your suffering. If negligence can be established, your medical malpractice lawyer can take all necessary steps to ensure you are taken care of and properly compensated for your medical expenses, lost wages, and personal pain and suffering.

You deserve justice when a medical professional's behavior results in an injury. An aggressive medical malpractice attorney will know what it takes to get you the maximum compensation you are due.

If you or a loved one has sustained an injury and you suspect your healthcare professional's substance use played a role, please visit the website of the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys at Atlee Hall, LLP for more information on how our firm can help get you the justice you deserve.

Website: http://www.atleehall.com

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