Failure to Treat: How Patterson Law Can Help You

When a patient seeks medical care, they trust that their doctor will not only diagnose their condition correctly but also provide the appropriate treatment. However, some healthcare providers fail to administer necessary care, leading to severe complications or worsening medical conditions. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a failure to treat, Brent Patterson of Patterson Law can help you pursue justice and obtain the compensation you deserve.

What Is Failure to Treat?

Failure to treat occurs when a healthcare provider recognizes a medical condition but does not take the necessary steps to provide proper care. This form of medical malpractice can lead to preventable harm, prolonged suffering, and, in some cases, life-threatening consequences. Common examples of failure to treat include:

  • Delaying Necessary Treatment: Failing to act promptly on a serious medical condition, leading to disease progression.

  • Premature Discharge: Releasing a patient from a hospital or medical facility before they are stable enough to leave.

  • Ignoring Medical Guidelines: Failing to follow standard treatment protocols for diagnosed conditions.

  • Failure to Refer to a Specialist: Not referring a patient to a specialist when their condition requires expert evaluation.

  • Inadequate Follow-Up Care: Not scheduling or monitoring follow-up appointments to ensure a patient's recovery.

Consequences of Failure to Treat

When doctors fail to provide the necessary treatment, patients can suffer severe health complications, including:

  • Worsening of the original medical condition

  • Unnecessary pain and suffering

  • Increased risk of infection or complications

  • Reduced chance of recovery or survival

  • Emotional and psychological distress

Proving Medical Malpractice in Failure to Treat Cases

To establish a medical malpractice claim for failure to treat, the following elements must be demonstrated:

  1. Doctor-Patient Relationship: Proof that the healthcare provider was responsible for the patient’s care.

  2. Breach of Standard of Care: Showing that the provider failed to follow medical guidelines and best practices.

  3. Causation: Establishing a direct link between the lack of treatment and the patient’s worsened condition.

  4. Damages: Documenting physical, emotional, and financial harm caused by the lack of treatment.

How Patterson Law Can Help

Brent Patterson and his team at Patterson Law have extensive experience handling medical malpractice cases, including failure to treat. Here’s how they can assist:

  1. Thorough Case Evaluation: They will review your medical records, consult experts, and determine whether negligence occurred.

  2. Gathering Critical Evidence: Collecting medical documents, witness statements, and expert testimonies to strengthen your claim.

  3. Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Ensuring that insurers do not undervalue or deny your rightful compensation.

  4. Litigation and Trial Representation: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, Patterson Law is prepared to fight for your rights in court.

  5. Maximizing Compensation: Seeking damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.

Why Choose Patterson Law?

Patterson Law is known for its dedication to protecting the rights of medical malpractice victims. Clients trust them because of their:

  • Proven Experience in Medical Malpractice Cases: Successfully representing patients harmed by negligent medical providers.

  • Client-Centered Approach: Tailored legal strategies designed to meet each client’s specific needs.

  • No Fees Unless You Win: You don’t pay unless they secure compensation for you.

Take Action Today

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a healthcare provider’s failure to treat, don’t wait to seek legal help. Visit Patterson.Law to schedule a free consultation with Brent Patterson and his team. Let them handle the legal complexities while you focus on your recovery. With Patterson Law by your side, you’ll have a dedicated advocate fighting for your rights and well-being.