UNDERSTANDING UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR CASES IN CHESTER COUNTY, PA
The vast majority of the time, a patient or their surviving loved ones has the right to file a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit if a negligent healthcare professional caused harm that could have been avoided had they not been careless.
However, there are instances when it may be possible to seek compensation with the help of a medical malpractice attorney even when a patient did not experience any physiological harm. This is an option when it can be shown that a doctor or other such professional engaged in unethical behavior. Unethical behavior can take various forms. The following are just a few examples:
- Making disparaging comments about a patient based on such factors as their age, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
- Engaging in fraudulent billing practices
- Providing unnecessary medical services in order to bill a patient for services they did not need
Again, those are just some examples. If you lack the proper experience or familiarity with the applicable laws, you may understandably not be certain whether a medical professional’s behavior qualifies as unethical. Thus, while you may suspect you have grounds to take legal action against a doctor or other such party, you might not know for certain if this is an option.
The best way to learn whether you are justified in filing an unethical behavior claim or lawsuit is to review your case with a legal professional who has experience handling such matters. One of our Chester County unethical behavior attorneys will answer your questions and help you better understand whether a doctor or other medical professional behaved in a manner that gives you legitimate reason to seek compensation.
