What Types of Cases Does a Minneapolis Medical Malpractice Attorney Handle?
Medical malpractice cases vary widely, but they all have one thing in common—avoidable mistakes that change lives. Meshbesher & Spence represents clients in cases involving:
Failure to Diagnose
When doctors dismiss symptoms or misinterpret test results, serious conditions can go untreated. Someone experiencing persistent migraines might visit their doctor multiple times without further testing. Months later, they receive a diagnosis of advanced-stage brain cancer—something that should have been caught earlier. Without early intervention, the patient faces limited treatment options and a drastically different prognosis.
Failure to Treat
A correct diagnosis only matters if the right treatment follows. A patient diagnosed with an aggressive infection might be sent home without antibiotics, leading to complications that proper care could have prevented. What should have been a straightforward recovery turns into a medical crisis, requiring hospitalization and intensive care.
Surgical Errors
Mistakes in the operating room can change a patient’s future. A spinal surgery performed at the wrong location could leave someone with permanent mobility loss. In another case, a surgical team failing to remove an instrument might lead to an infection requiring multiple procedures. Patients trust that surgical teams will follow protocols, but a single misstep can lead to irreversible damage.
Medication Mistakes
Errors in prescribing, administering, or dispensing medication can be dangerous. A pharmacy might fill the wrong prescription, triggering a severe allergic reaction. A nurse in a hospital setting could miscalculate a dosage, causing respiratory distress. In some cases, drug interactions that should have been flagged can result in organ failure or long-term health complications.
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia must be carefully monitored to avoid complications. A miscalculated dose or failure to track oxygen levels could result in permanent brain damage. Patients who experience anesthesia awareness—waking up during surgery but being unable to move—can suffer physical and psychological trauma that lasts a lifetime.
Failure to Obtain Informed Consent
Patients have the right to understand the risks before agreeing to a procedure. If a surgeon moves forward with an experimental treatment without fully explaining the potential complications, the patient never had the chance to make an informed choice. Without full disclosure, individuals and families are left unprepared for unexpected outcomes and additional medical needs.
Birth Injuries
Errors during labor and delivery can leave a newborn with lifelong medical needs. If a doctor ignores signs of fetal distress, oxygen deprivation could lead to permanent brain damage. Families facing a birth injury must adjust to new realities, including ongoing medical care, therapy, and long-term financial costs.
