At Alan C. Hoffman and Associates, we are experienced in medical malpractice law and can help clients determine whether or not they have a cause of action for a medical malpractice.

Doctors and other health-care providers must meet certain standards when caring for or treating patients.  Medical negligence occurs when a physician or healthcare provider fails to meet the acceptable standard of care as set forth and established by evidence.  The evidence may be provided by expert witnesses, textbooks, treatises, algorithms, guidelines, or standards as set forth by various accrediting boards.  A death or injury caused by the failure to provide reasonably appropriate care or meet the appropriate standards of care may constitute medical malpractice.

Medical Malpractice may include:
     Physician malpractice
     Hospital malpractice
     Other health professional malpractice
     Nursing home negligence

The statistics are shocking. According to a recent nation wide study, each year more people die from medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents (43,458), breast cancer (42,297), or AIDS (16,516). Total national costs (lost income, lost household production, disability and health care costs) from medical errors are estimated to be between $17 billion and $29 billion per year.

These are just the statistics. The emotional and personal toll medical malpractice takes is immeasurable.

When someone is injured as a result of the negligence or misconduct of a medical professional, the law provides a means of obtaining compensation, allowing the injured party or parties to receive economic compensation for their loss.

Contact Alan C. Hoffman and Associates to allow us to investigate whether or not you have a meritorious case.