Medical malpractice occurs at an alarming rate across the United States. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recently found that medical errors cause between 40,000 and 98,000 deaths in hospitals every year. Even at the lower end of the spectrum of this estimate, medical malpractice would constitute the eighth leading cause of death in the country.

So, what constitutes medical malpractice? Examples include:

• Misdiagnosis of diseases or medical conditions
• Defective medical products or medications
• Prescribing the wrong dosage or the wrong medication
• Mistakes made during surgical procedures

At Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP, we are proud to stand up for the rights of patients, and our fearless team is never intimidated.