Medical malpractice (or medical negligence) occurs when a physician’s care of a patient falls below the recognized standard of care in that field of medicine and the act or omission causes a new or aggravated injury to the client.

Medical Malpractice cases can arise in a variety of situations including:

· Failure or delay in accurate diagnosis
· Failure to properly initiate a course of treatment
· Procedural mishap
· Failure to gain informed consent from patient
· Improper prescription of drugs or medical implants.

At Ressler & Tesh, we will work to see that your interests are aggressively pursued. In nearly all medical malpractice cases, expert medical testimony is required to establish fault. Our attorneys have experience in locating and utilizing experts in nearly every area of medicine.