Michigan Medical Negligence Attorneys Examine Medical Death & Lawsuits

22.05.12

00011455 Our Michigan medical negligence attorneys realize that many of times patients injured due to medical malpractice do not always file a lawsuit, not understanding their rights or knowing they are a victim of malpractice. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences found that nearly 90,000 people lose their lives annually in the hospital, resulting from a medical error; however, only 2 percent of those who suffer injuries from medical negligence make claims. Medical Malpractice Statistics According to an article, Medical Malpractice Statistics by Abhiji Naik, an estimated 225,000 people die each year from some form of medical malpractice, from incorrect dosages to surgical errors. Out of those deaths, 106,000 is from the negative effects of their medication. Other medical malpractice statistics include:  A full half of medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against practicing surgeons.  The ratio between medical malpractice claims is 7.6.:1; for every

Source: JD Supra (press release)