Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Muncie, Indiana
We all hope that we can trust the healthcare system. We want our providers to take our concerns seriously, make informed decisions, and give us the care we need. So when that trust is broken—and you find yourself the victim of a preventable medical mistake—it’s only natural to seek justice.
Our Muncie medical malpractice lawyers can come alongside you and your loved ones to start making sense of what happened. Because when you’re dealing with an unexpected injury, the consequences can extend far beyond what you might imagine. From additional procedures, even more outrageous expenses, time away from work, and the general uncertainty and stress about what your health will look like in the months and years ahead, no part of medical malpractice is easy. But we can help.
If you believe negligent medical care contributed to an injury, please contact Golitko & Daly today at (765) 865-9300 to schedule a free consultation. We represent patients and their families throughout Muncie and the surrounding communities. Share your experience with our team, and we can begin to explain what options may be available.
Has Medical Negligence Changed Your Life?
Sometimes, the signs that something went wrong are obvious. Other times, it’s not so clear. You might just realize that your recovery isn’t going the way you were told it would. Whenever something doesn’t feel right, it’s always worth taking a closer look.
Perhaps your symptoms continued despite treatment. Maybe you received a delayed diagnosis, months after your first appointment. Or you’ve seen another physician who raised questions about previous care you received. You could even be facing complications from a procedure that you were never warned about. None of this means that medical malpractice definitely occurred. But it does mean that your questions deserve answers.
At Golitko & Daly, we’ll help you examine the circumstances surrounding your care. Medical malpractice claims are known for involving complicated medical histories, multiple providers, and information that’s challenging to interpret. But our experience can give you clarity and direction on how to move forward.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical negligence can happen during diagnosis, treatment, surgery, medication management, childbirth, or other stages of a patient’s care. Our attorneys represent clients dealing with all types of medical malpractice claims, including:
Birth Injuries
Welcoming a baby into the world should be a joy, but a complicated labor or delivery can sometimes result in serious and lasting injuries. If that happened to your family, please don’t ignore the situation. When healthcare providers fail to recognize or respond appropriately to a developing problem, there could be grounds for a medical malpractice claim.
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Cancer treatment often depends on being able to identify the disease as early as possible. So when concerning symptoms are dismissed or a patient’s test results weren’t interpreted correctly, they might miss out on key treatment opportunities. Our attorneys can help review the circumstances of your care.
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Getting the wrong diagnosis can set off a nasty chain reaction. You might receive treatment for a condition you don’t have, all while the actual problem continues to go untreated. Or an illness might dramatically worsen all because of a delayed diagnosis. Please reach out to our team if you believe a diagnostic error caused you additional harm.
Medication and Pharmacy Errors
Medication mistakes can happen long before a prescription even reaches your hands. A doctor might prescribe the wrong medication or an inappropriate dosage. Or the pharmacy may have filled the prescription incorrectly. Perhaps there was an error with how the medication was administered. We’ll help you understand whether you may have grounds for a claim.
Surgical Errors
While every surgery comes with some degree of risk, patients shouldn’t have to accept that preventable mistakes will be an inevitable part of their treatment. From preparation errors, mistakes during the procedure, or issues with postoperative care, our attorneys can investigate what happened and help you determine your next steps.
Retained Surgical Instruments
The complications are serious, yet the problem may not be apparent right away. In addition to pain and infection, a retained surgical instrument or sponge will often necessitate another procedure. If you’ve experienced unexpected complications following surgery, it’s never too early—or too late—to contact our team.
Lack of Informed Consent
It’s crucial for patients to receive meaningful information about a planned medical procedure before deciding whether to undergo treatment. If a healthcare provider failed to explain the significant risks, didn’t mention the viable alternatives to you, or proceeded with treatment beyond what you agreed to, there’s a chance your consent wasn’t actually obtained.
How Do You Know If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
You may suspect that your care fell short, but then again, you’re not expected to know exactly what should have happened. Healthcare is complicated, and when issues arise, it’s not automatically evidence of negligence. A free legal consultation can help assess the situation.
An unsuccessful treatment doesn’t necessarily mean someone made a mistake. That’s why addressing medical malpractice tends to revolve around these main questions: how your care was provided, what should have happened under the circumstances, and whether a failure in that care ended up contributing to your injury.
Getting those answers often requires a deep dive into your medical records, as well as the sequence of events surrounding your treatment. Rather than trying to reconstruct everything yourself, let our Muncie medical malpractice attorneys help you sort through the details.
Contact Golitko & Daly to schedule your free consultation: (765) 865-9300.
Answers for Your Complicated Care Questions
You don’t need to have all of your medical records in order—or have spent hours researching Indiana malpractice law before contacting us. Just start with what you know. Tell us what happened, what you were told, and what changed. From there, our team can help determine what additional information may be necessary to evaluate your situation.
Reaching out to an attorney doesn’t mean you’ve committed yourself to filing a lawsuit. It simply gives you an opportunity to talk through what happened with someone who understands the legal issues involved.
Serving Muncie and the Surrounding Area
Golitko & Daly, P.C. represents medical malpractice clients throughout Muncie and the surrounding communities. If you live in Delaware County or a nearby community, our attorneys are available to discuss your circumstances and help you understand your options.
- Muncie
- Yorktown
- Albany
- Eaton
- Daleville
- Selma
- Gaston
- Parker City
A Firm Focused on Your Future
You may have spent weeks or months simply trying to recover. And then once you start wondering whether something went wrong, it’s easy to get stuck replaying every appointment and decision in your head.
Medical malpractice cases can involve major physical, emotional, and financial consequences. We understand that you may already be overwhelmed. Our job is to help take some of that legal uncertainty off your shoulders.
At Golitko & Daly, P.C., we understand that pursuing compensation is about more than putting a dollar amount on what happened. It’s about helping injured people and their families address the consequences of negligent care and get the support they need.
317 W Alto Road Kokomo, IN 46902
Muncie Client Testimonial
I highly recommend Eddie Reichert. He took my case when no other attorneys would, and I was very happy with the outcome — it was better than I expected. He works hard for his clients and doesn’t waste time. He made sure I understood everything about my case.
–Rick Duffie
Talk With a Muncie Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you believe negligent medical care caused an injury to you or someone you love, you don’t have to figure out what to do next on your own.
Golitko & Daly, P.C. offers free consultations to individuals and families considering a medical malpractice claim. And since our firm works on a contingency basis, you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Contact our nearby office in Kokomo, Indiana at (765) 865-9300 to arrange a confidential consultation and discuss your situation with our legal team. We’re here to help!