Louisville Urology Malpractice Lawyer Serving Medical Error Victims in Kentucky
The urinary tract and related areas in the body (such as the kidneys, prostate, and urethra) are not only extremely delicate, but they are also vital to our overall health. Having a urology issue can be extremely serious and extremely painful while suffering a urology-related injury due to medical error can be excruciating, overwhelming, embarrassing, and financially devastating. A urology error can also lead to long-term, or even permanent, health conditions or disabilities – in some cases, such as a missed cancer diagnosis or a serious surgical error, urology errors can ultimately be fatal.
Seth Gladstein has dedicated his legal career to helping injury victims and their families fight back against negligent doctors and hospitals. If you believe that you may have been harmed by a urologist or urology procedure, speak to an experienced and compassionate medical malpractice attorney in Kentucky today. Call (800) 991-0474 to schedule a complimentary, confidential consultation.
What Does a Urologist Do?
Doctors who specialize in treating, preventing, and diagnosing problems involving the female and male urinary tract are referred to as urologists. They also treat problems that affect the kidneys, prostate, testes, bladder, urethra, ureter, and pelvic floor. In addition, they often treat male reproductive problems, such as erectile dysfunction and impotence.
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Most common illnesses addressed by urologists:
Most common conditions treated by urologists:
- Bladder cancer
- Erectile dysfunction and male impotence
- Enlarged prostate
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infections
- Blood in the urine
- Increased protein in the blood
Procedures performed by urologists include:
- Urethrovesical suspensions
- Prostatectomies
- Cystectomies
- Orchiectomies
- Vasectomies
- Cystoscopies
- Circumcisions
- Lithotripsies
Common Urology Errors in Kentucky
Urology errors can happen in a multitude of different ways, but some types of errors are more common than others. Some of the more common urology errors include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer.
- Misdiagnosis of urology issues.
- Failure to conduct the appropriate medical tests.
- Incontinence surgery errors.
- Circumcision errors.
- Vasectomy errors.
- Medication errors.
- Lack of informed consent before a procedure.
- Laparoscopic surgical errors.
- Foreign objects left in the body cavity.
- Wrong patient surgery.
- Endourological procedure errors
- Lithotripsy errors.
While some instances of urology errors are readily apparent, others can be much more subtle. It is imperative that you fully understand how you were injured, and whether or not the doctor who treated you was meeting the reasonable standard of care. It is also imperative that you know just how much harm was caused due to the error, including medical expenses, emotional trauma, and out-of-pocket expenses.
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The Effects & Consequences of A Urology Error
All aspects of your life can be forever altered by the errors of a urologist. Malpractice could leave a patient with urinary incontinence, impotence, or sexual dysfunction. These injuries can have far-reaching consequences that go beyond your health; for example, your quality of life could suffer, your relationship with your partner could suffer, or your psychological health could suffer. Some victims of urology errors lose their ability to enjoy intercourse, their ability to have children, or their ability to engage in the activities and hobbies that they love.
If you have been affected by a urology error caused by medical negligence, you could receive compensation for all related damages, including:
- Past and future medical bills.
- Lost wages and lost future wages.
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional trauma.
- Permanent disabilities.
- Loss of consortium.
Louisville urology malpractice attorney Seth Gladstein can, with the help of his legal team, accurately calculate your damages and determine how much your case is worth. This number can help you determine how much to settle your claim for, or whether you need to take your case to trial.
Contact A Kentucky Urology Malpractice Lawyer Today
Urology errors can have devastating, long-term effects on both your health and your overall quality of life. It is vital that you pursue a claim after a urology injury – both so that your doctor is held accountable for his or her mistakes, and so that you can collect the compensation that you need and deserve to restore your life.
Louisville urology malpractice lawyer Seth Gladstein is committed to helping individuals and families who are struggling after a medical error changes their lives. To tell your story and get answers about your possible case, please contact our legal team today to request a free and private consultation. Call our legal team at (502) 791-9000 or toll free at (800) 991-0474. Alternatively, we invite you to fill out our contact form online and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Get answers and find justice today.
Common Malpractice Cases We Represent
We represent claims for the following common medical errors (although not limited to this list):
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