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MALPRACTICE

Medical Malpractice

• Negligence committed by a doctor,  hospital or nurse is called medical malpractice.

• Failure to properly diagnose a medical condition is one form of malpractice.

• Improper treatment is another form of malpractice.

• Failure to get proper consent for a medical procedure may also be malpractice.

• There are procedural requirements for the filing of a malpractice lawsuit and you should promptly contact an experienced attorney if you feel you have a potential malpractice case.

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Nursing Home Malpractice

• Negligence committed by a nursing home is another form of medical malpractice.

• Failure to properly seek medical care for a nursing home patient is one example of nursing home malpractice.

• Improper supervision,  such as allowing a patient to fall out of bed,  is another example.

• If the nursing home patient is 60 years old or older,  the elder abuse laws may also apply to a nursing home injury.

• There are procedural requirements for the filing of a malpractice lawsuit and you should promptly contact an experienced attorney if you feel you have a potential malpractice case.

Call the Archuleta Law Office at 303-837-1642 to request a FREE case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case,  we will work on a contingency fee basis,  which means we get paid for our services only if you receive compensation.