After experiencing and surviving medical malpractice, it’s normal to be emotional and mentally affected by it. Many patients seek solace in friends and family, but some do not have that luxury. Others may speak with professionals to help them manage the fallout.
Physical Pain Leading to Emotional Pain
Many malpractice suits start with a physical misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. Some are worse, with botched surgeries or mistreatment of physical injury. All of these come with physical pain to the survivor. And anyone who has gone through some sort of physical injury can attest that it comes with its emotional struggles as well.
There’s nothing more upsetting or draining to your mental well-being than not being able to move the way you once were able to. What’s worse is if you are experiencing this pain resulting from treatment or operation. There’s an obvious mental toll added on someone if they have to question their faith in a healthcare system that was supposed to protect them. After all, we call it health-CARE. We, as a society, put our trust in medical professionals to help us, not damage us further.
Even in a perfect world, mistakes are made. However, no one should be on the receiving end of an incompetent medical professional. Some of these “professionals” are exactly the opposite of how they portray themselves. Stay vigilant when it comes to choosing your medical providers. Renowned medical professionals will have an exemplary track record. Don’t fall victim to additional pain and suffering with malpractice.
Pain Isn’t Isolated to the Patient Involved
There can be a ripple effect to malpractice suits. Not only is it mentally agonizing for the patient who experienced negligence, but it can also affect other patients as well. Patients who are under the same care as the doctor or doctors responsible may suddenly feel uneasy about their treatments. The medical staff may question the legitimacy of the doctors they work under or the office they work for. Many suffer from medical malpractice.
Understandably, physical afflictions are painful, but the anxiety it causes is a ripple effect. Every sick, injured, or diseased individual comes with several others who care about them. Now the pain is felt by people across the board. Parents, siblings, and children can all be affected by irresponsible medical providers. Employees, board directors, and the healthcare system may experience discrimination based on the actions of an irresponsible party.
Unexpected Outcomes are Just as Stressful
Continued Impacts of medical malpractice can occur during the lawsuit. These cases tend to extend over months to years. Medical malpractice is one of the hardest and most strenuous proceedings of the court system. This is because medicine, in practice, is complicated and intricate. It’s hard to understand fully if you are not a qualified medical professional. A good lawyer will consult other medical professionals to get opinions on the treatment. These physicians can assist your case by testifying on your behalf.
If the defendant and plaintiff agree with deliberations, a settlement may be preferred. If the defendant comes back with a settlement amount that is tailored to everything the defendant is owed, then it’s a huge win. You can avoid trial and finally feel some sort of closure. However, the defendant represents the insurance company and its policyholders. They will act on behalf of their parties, not in your best interests. Responding to a low settlement offer can cause more anxiety.
The best advice we can give for this situation is to stay as calm and civil as you can. It’s easy to feel like the situation is unjust. And it very well may be, but you want to attempt to curb as much additional stress as you can. Your attorney can help guide you through this. They will help rebuttal and push for the payments you deserve.
