Orthopedic medicine is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the functioning and treatment of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Rhode Island Orthopedic Specialists use a wide variety of techniques to address these conditions. Essentially, orthopedic medicine is the medicine of moving parts!
Issues in Rhode Island Orthopedic Negligence include failure to diagnose and improper treatment.
Here at Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, our firm consults with orthopedists and radiologists across various fields who can help us put the pieces of a complicated orthopedic case into focus.
Injuries created or made worse by orthopedic malpractice can be quite serious and may affect you for the rest of your life. These injuries include:
- Damages to the shoulder, neck, back, wrist, knee, ankle, and feet
- Torn ACLs, Meniscus, Labrum, and Rotator Cuff
- Breaks or Radial Fractures
- Tendon Injuries and/or Bursitis
Some of the types of possible orthopedic malpractice that the law office of Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, Ltd qualified to handle include:
- Failure to properly set broken bones or to obtain proper alignment of a fracture
- Surgical errors causing nerve damage
- Surgery at the wrong level of the spine
- Errors during repairs of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Errors during hip or knee replacement surgery
- Surgical errors in foot surgery
Because Medical Malpractice Cases – including Rhode Island Orthopedic Negligence – are complex and time-consuming, it is important to seek early legal advice from knowledgeable attorneys. We offer a free initial consultation. We will provide a thorough assessment of whether we believe you have a valid claim for orthopedic negligence. When the case moves forward, we will work with Rhode Island medical and financial experts to build a complete picture of your injuries and financial losses and make settlement demands on the responsible parties. We will continue to advocate on your behalf for reasonable and fair compensation.
