Passaic County Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Here in New Jersey, there are very few places a person may find themselves where they aren’t in close proximity to quality medical care. Though we’re quick to place trust in medical professionals as they tend to our needs, the truth is that they are only human, and they sometimes make mistakes. Unfortunately, medical errors can happen and often do, and frequently, these errors cause further injuries, pain, suffering, and significant financial consequences. Even one “small” error can be life-changing. If you were harmed at the hands of a careless medical professional, our firm is here to help. Contact a seasoned Passaic County, New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer from the Law Offices of August R. Soltis today to learn more about medical malpractice cases in New Jersey and how we can guide you through each phase of the process ahead.

Medical Malpractice Lawyer: Fighting for Clients throughout New Jersey

Were you or a loved one harmed by an act of medical malpractice or negligence? If so, you need an attorney in your corner who can fight for the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled. Speak with a seasoned Passaic County, New Jersey personal injury attorney from our legal team to learn more about your options going forward.

Our Legal Services

The Law Offices of August R. Soltis proudly handles medical malpractice claims on behalf of clients who’ve been hurt in a wide range of circumstances, including the following:

• Anesthesia Errors: Errors made when administering anesthesia or while monitoring a patient who is under anesthesia are often fatal or lead to significant brain damage. These errors are unacceptable, and if you or a loved one was harmed by a careless anesthesiologist, our firm is on your side.
• Birth Injuries: Birth injuries happen when a mother or child experiences complications during labor or delivery. Unfortunately, roughly half of all birth injuries are entirely preventable and occur as a result of insufficient care on the part of the physician or medical staff. If you or your child were harmed as a result of a medical error during the birthing process, our legal team is here to help.
• Diagnosis Errors: Whether you sought medical help for a routine checkup or for a specific medical issue, you likely assumed your health and well-being were in good hands. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, medical professionals can either misinterpret test results, fail to order necessary tests, or otherwise make mistakes that cause them to make a diagnosis error of some sort. Diagnosis errors often cause medical conditions to go unnoticed and progress, sometimes to a point of no return. If you’re a victim of a diagnosis error, our firm is ready to assist you.
• Hospital Negligence: No one wants to take a trip to the emergency room, but when we do, we expect that we will receive the level of attention and care we deserve. Errors in hospitals made by doctors, nurses, and other staff members can result in critical injuries. If you or a loved one received less than adequate care in a hospital and were harmed as a result, give the Law Offices of August R. Soltis a call.
• Medication Errors: The two parties most commonly responsible for medication errors are physicians who prescribe medications and pharmacists who incorrectly fill prescriptions. Those harmed by medication errors deserve competent legal representation in their corner. If you’re one of them, you can feel confident in your decision to turn to us for help.
• Surgical Errors: Errors made during surgery are critical, and unfortunately, they happen way more frequently than any of us would like to think. If you or a loved one was harmed by a surgical error, the Law Offices of August R. Soltis is here to help.
• Pressure Ulcer Injuries: In the vast majority of cases, pressure ulcers (also known as bedsores) are entirely avoidable. However, when hospital or nursing home staff fail to move bed-ridden patients every so often, they can develop these painful and potentially life-threatening sores.

Proving a Medical Malpractice Claim

To win a medical malpractice claim, you and your attorney will need to prove several things. The pillars of a valid medical malpractice claim are as follows:

• You were the physician’s patient, and the physician, therefore, owed you a duty of care.
• The physician breached the duty of care by taking an action (or failing to act) in a way that another reasonable physician would have.
• You were harmed as a direct result of the physician’s action or inaction.
• You incurred damages as a result.

As long as we win your medical malpractice claim, you should receive compensation for the economic and non-economic damages you’ve sustained.

Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims in New Jersey

Here in New Jersey, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is, in most cases, two years. This means that victims of medical malpractice will typically have two years from the date the act of malpractice occurred to bring a claim against the physician who harmed them. That said, it’s highly recommended that you speak with a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer as soon after your injury as possible. Doing so can drastically improve your chances of winning a future claim.

Contact The Law Offices of August R. Soltis Today

Those harmed by careless physicians deserve a legal team that truly cares about holding the right parties accountable and getting them the compensation they need to get their lives back. Our firm is here. Contact the Law Offices of August R. Soltis today to schedule your free case evaluation with our seasoned personal injury law firm.