Medical Malpractice Cases in Washington, D.C.
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The Statistics Are Staggering:
Preventable medical errors are widely recognized as the third leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer. If you or a loved one has suffered harm at the hands of a trusted medical professional, contact our Washington, D.C., medical malpractice lawyers today, and visit our FAQ page for more information.
According to modern research from leading healthcare safety institutions, the toll of medical negligence is alarming:
- Over 250,000 deaths annually result from preventable medical mistakes, making it the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
- 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled annually due to diagnostic errors and misdiagnosis.
- Over 1.5 million people are injured every year by medication errors, including wrong prescriptions, incorrect dosages, and dangerous drug interactions.
- Diagnostic errors cause about 53% of high-value medical malpractice claims in the U.S.
