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COMMON EXAMPLES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Medical malpractice can take many forms, some of which are harder to identify than others. Here are some of the most common types of medical malpractice:
- Delayed diagnosis/misdiagnosis - Whether your doctor failed to diagnose your illness or misdiagnosed your condition as something else, the consequences can be dire. Potentially fatal illnesses, like cancer, need to be discovered early for the best possible outcome. A misdiagnosis can cost the patient weeks or months of necessary treatment.
- Surgical errors - Operating on the wrong site, leaving a surgical implement inside the body, or failing to perform the operation correctly are all common examples of surgical errors.
- Birth injuries - A doctor's failure to provide adequate care during labor and delivery can result in serious, sometimes life-long harm to a newborn, including cerebral palsy, paralysis, and brain damage.
- Emergency room errors - The intensity of the ER can lead to a number of medical mistakes, particularly in the area of misdiagnosis. Many patients are sent home after being diagnosed with a less serious ailment, when they should be hospitalized for a serious condition. Sometimes a patient may also have to wait too long for treatment, resulting in irreparable harm.
- Anesthesia mistakes - Anesthesia is a vital element of most surgical procedures, however, a patient receiving the wrong dosage or not being monitored properly during surgery can suffer serious harm.
- Medication/pharmaceutical errors - A medication error can occur when a doctor prescribes the wrong drug or the wrong dosage of the right drug. It can also happen when a nurse or pharmacist makes a mistake in the dosage or type of medication. Additionally, with the rise of the opioid addiction crisis in the United States, many opioid manufacturers, pharmacists, doctors, and others are being held under stricter legal scrutiny.
If you’ve suffered any of the above types of medical malpractice, or believe you were harmed in another way because of a medical mistake, we want to talk to you. Call Grewal Law PLLC at (888) 211-5798 to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation so that we can discuss your case.
HOW DO YOU SUE FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IN MICHIGAN?
If you wish to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice in Michigan, it's best to contact a law firm or attorney that has experience handling these types of cases and has successfully recovered compensation for previous clients. The Michigan medical malpractice lawyers at Grewal Law PLLC have recovered millions on behalf of clients in a wide range of medical malpractice cases, from misdiagnosis to surgical errors. We are happy to discuss your case for free in a no-obligation consultation.
Regardless of if you are filing a medical malpractice claim with the help of a lawyer or on your own, you must adhere to the following elements:
- Notice of Intent - Every medical malpractice lawsuit in Michigan begins with the filing of a Notice of Intent to File Suit (NOI). The NOI must be submitted in writing and served to all potential defendants at least 182 days before filing the actual lawsuit. When the NOI is filed, it tolls (delays) the statute of limitations by 182 days.
- Affidavit of Merit - Michigan law mandates that any medical malpractice case includes an affidavit of merit by a qualified healthcare professional. This must be someone with the same board certifications and specialization as the defendant, ruling out general practitioners from providing expert testimony in cases involving oncologists or other specialists.
- Filing of Lawsuit & Discovery - After the 182-day NOI period is completed, the medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed, which includes a discovery period. During discovery, both sides will conduct depositions, interviews, and request necessary documents related to the case, such as medical records.
- Negotiation & Settlement - When the period of discovery is over, the option is settling the case outside of court is usually explored. Both parties generally benefit from a settlement, as it avoids costly legal fees and other expenses. Negotiations for a settlement can take a couple of days to several weeks as both parties go back and forth with different offers.
- Trial - If a settlement cannot be reached outside of court, then the case will proceed to trial. This may take 2-3 years depending on the availability of the court in your county of residence. During the trial, both sides will present evidence that supports their claims to a jury that then makes the final verdict and determine how much compensation will be awarded to the plaintiff.
There are many complicated elements to a medical malpractice lawsuit in Michigan. While it is not required that you have an attorney, your case stands a much better chance of a favorable outcome with the guidance of an experienced medical negligence lawyer.
If you have questions or are ready to get started on your case, schedule a free consultation with our team at Grewal Law PLLC by calling (888) 211-5798.

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FAQS
Are There Limits to Compensation for Medical Malpractice Cases?
In the state of Michigan, there are no limits to standard compensatory damages in medical malpractice cases. However, there are “caps” on non-economic damages like pain and suffering, typically no more than $440,000 per case. There are exceptions for those who suffer permanent paralysis due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury, with the caps for pain and suffering set at $790,000 for these injuries. Unlike in some other states, there is also no option for punitive damages in Michigan.


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