Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Terre Haute, Indiana
You go to a doctor because you expect to get help—not a missed diagnosis or another injury. But while most providers work hard to care for their patients, mistakes still happen
When a medical error is caused by negligence, the consequences can follow you long down the line. Beyond the general stress and confusion, you might be facing time away from work, or trouble with additional treatment and ongoing expenses. There’s no doubt that an injury can change your plans for the future.
At Golitko & Daly, P.C., our medical malpractice lawyers can help you take a closer look at the events and figure out where to go from here. We represent individuals and families throughout Terre Haute and the surrounding communities, so if you believe negligent medical care caused you or someone you love serious harm, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation: (812) 566-2600.
When Something Goes Wrong With Your Medical Care
Sometimes a medical mistake is obvious. Other times, it’s much harder to put your finger on what happened. Maybe a procedure didn’t go the way you expected, or you’re now dealing with complications that no one warned you about. Maybe you were told that everything looked fine, only to receive a serious diagnosis later. Or it could be something as simple as having a nagging feeling that something about your treatment wasn’t right.
Because medical treatment comes with risks, even the most reasonable, appropriate care won’t always produce the outcomes everyone hopes for. But if a healthcare provider made a grievous error, you may have grounds to pursue a claim.
Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle
From the operating room to the doctor’s office and even the pharmacy, medical negligence can happen at any point of your treatment. Our Terre Haute attorneys can partner with you to review the circumstances of the care you received and help explain your legal options. We represent clients dealing with a variety of medical malpractice claims, including:
Birth Injuries
A difficult birth can be frightening enough. Then there might be questions about whether an injury could have been prevented. If you or a loved one experienced problems during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the period immediately afterward, it may be time to consider a claim for negligent medical care.
Cancer Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
With cancer, timing matters. If certain symptoms weren’t properly investigated or your test results were misread, a patient might lose valuable time before getting on the right treatment plan. If you received an incorrect cancer diagnosis or your cancer wasn’t identified when it should have been, our attorneys can help you look more closely at what happened.
Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose
Sometimes, medical negligence occurs when concerning symptoms were repeatedly dismissed, an important condition was overlooked, or your diagnosis came only after your health had significantly deteriorated. You may have needed treatment for an actual condition, but got ignored. We can review the situation and fight on your behalf.
Medication and Pharmacy Errors
There are a lot of steps between a doctor’s prescription and the medication you actually take. Most of the time, patients have no reason to question that process. But when a medication error causes an injury, you may need help figuring out where the breakdown occurred and who was responsible.
Surgical Errors
Some level of risk will be present in every surgery, but that doesn’t mean every surgical injury is simply something you have to accept. An error in preparation, a mistake during the procedure, or inadequate care afterward can cause serious complications and additional treatment. If something went wrong, we can help you determine the best path forward.
Retained Surgical Instruments
It’s hard to imagine, but surgical sponges, instruments, and other items can sometimes be left inside a patient after a procedure. If you’ve had unexplained problems following surgery, like an infection or internal damage, you don’t want to wait much longer to discover what really happened. Let’s talk.
Lack of Informed Consent
Before undergoing any medical procedure, you and your loved ones should generally have an opportunity to understand the important risks, benefits, and alternatives involved. So if the doctor didn’t discuss that information with you before a procedure—or treatment went beyond what you agreed to—you may have some legal questions. Our team can review what happened regarding your consent.
What If You're Not Sure What Went Wrong?
You don’t need to have a diagnosis of your own when you contact our office. In fact, that’s often the point of reaching out. You know your body, your treatment history, and what you’ve experienced—but you may not know what should have happened differently.
Start by telling us your story. During your free consultation, we can talk through the sequence of events and the care you received. Sometimes that means discovering that an unfortunate outcome wasn’t caused by negligence. Other times, the details will point to something else. Either way, getting some clarity can help you figure out what to do next.
Don't Try to Sort Through Everything on Your Own
When you’re already recovering from an injury, the idea of digging through medical records and trying to understand what happened can seem like too much to handle. But you don’t have to navigate this process alone. It’s about getting the right experience on your side. Our team can help you make sense of the situation.
Oftentimes, clients come to us stressed about bills piling up, along with other worries of just trying to adjust to what’s changed in their life and for their loved ones. Please know that you don’t need to become an expert in medical terminology or have all the answers about your treatment upfront. Our job is to listen first, and then assess. Let us guide the conversation, and we’ll be able to ask the questions that matter most regarding your standard of care and the decisions made during your treatment.
Contact Our Medical Malpractice Legal Team
At Golitko & Daly, P.C., medical malpractice isn’t some abstract legal issue. The people who come to us are hurting, and we’re sensitive to the fact that their families are often dealing with expenses that are mounting. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay a dime to schedule a consultation to speak with us.
We’re here to help you understand your legal options and, when necessary, pursue the appropriate compensation available under Indiana law. We can’t change what happened, but we can help you determine what comes next.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury after receiving medical care, we invite you to share your experience with us. We can review whatever information you have available during a free consultation. Then it’s just a matter of determining whether pursuing a claim is the right course of action.
410 N Morton Street
Suite 400, Bloomington, IN 47404
Serving Terre Haute and the Surrounding Communities
Our medical malpractice attorneys represent clients throughout Terre Haute and the surrounding communities in Vigo County. Even if you are outside Terre Haute but nearby, please don’t hesitate to call us at (812) 566-2600.
- Terre Haute
- West Terre Haute
- Seelyville
- Riley
- North Terre Haute
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you believe you or someone you love has been injured because of negligent medical care, you don’t have to figure out what to do by yourself.
Golitko & Daly, P.C. offers free, confidential consultations for individuals and families considering a medical malpractice claim. Our firm works on a contingency basis. You don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
We have offices conveniently located throughout Indiana, including Bloomington. Let our team help you get the answers you need to move forward. We’re just a phone call away: (812) 566-2600.