Broken Bone Injuries from Medical Malpractice
When a person breaks a bone, they can often receive emergency care that puts them on the road to recovery. While many medical professionals are quite familiar with treating broken bones, this does not prevent them from acting negligently and failing to provide the appropriate treatment. When this happens, a person who has a broken bone may suffer additional health complications that could have easily been prevented.
If you’ve been mistreated by a nurse or physician for a broken bone, we may be able to assist you through the process of filing for financial compensation for the costs associated with your injuries. To learn more about the legal process involved in pursuing compensation, contact a Denver personal injury lawyer from Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., today by calling (303) 423-1770.
Mistreating Bone Fractures
Doctors need to provide prompt and proper care when a patient arrives at a hospital with a broken bone. The following medical mistakes may result in improper bone regrowth, infection, or other health concerns:
- Failing to treat a broken bone properly
- Failing to diagnose a broken bone properly
- Using potentially dangerous devices to treat a fracture, such as metal-on-metal instruments
- Not screening a patient’s medication history before prescribing pain medication
- Improperly using anesthesia
If a person is injured because of these or other medical errors, the doctors or nurses may be held responsible. The injuries that can result from these mistakes may prove severe enough to require additional medical care and leave a patient in recovery for a much longer period of time.
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Complications from a doctor or nurse’s mistakes while treating a broken bone may leave you with significant financial concerns from additional medical bills and lost income. For a free consultation with an experienced legal advisor regarding your options for filing a personal injury claim, contact a Denver personal injury attorney from Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., at (303) 423-1770 today.
