Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Necessary To Compensate Victims Of Medical Mistakes
Discussions regarding medical malpractice reform have heated up in the last couple of weeks. Recently, President Obama drew criticism from patients rights groups when he referred to the need to reduce frivolous lawsuits. Those patients who have suffered catastrophic injuries resulting from medical errors, and their families, understand far too well that these lawsuits are not frivolous, but necessary to provide compensation for an often life time of suffering.
As stated in a letter written by medical malpractice victims to the President, “frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits are rare; medical errors are rampant. This language is incredibly hurtful to those of us who have been devastated by medical negligence and have sought justice in the courts.” Studies show that medical errors kill some 98,000 people in hospital each year.
In fact a leader of the American Tort Reform Association – typically opposed to victims rights - has recently stated that it is “rare or unusual” for a plaintiff’s lawyer to bring a frivolous malpractice suit because they are too expensive to bring.”
As Hawaii medical malpractice lawyers, we agree. When patients suffer harm as the result medical malpractice, they are entitled to recover compensation, similar to any other form of personal injury or negligence. If you believe you have been harmed by a medical error, Bostwick & Peterson, LLP encourage you to contact a medical malpractice lawyer at our firm today.
