Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lafayette, Indiana
When you put your health in someone else’s hands, you should be able to trust that your care will be handled with the appropriate skill, compassion, and attention. Unfortunately, people are often let down. Medical mistakes happen—and when negligence is involved, you may be left dealing with consequences that no one expected.
Whether it’s extra treatment and mounting expenses, or additional time away from work, an injury can have devastating impacts on your daily life and future plans. Our Lafayette medical malpractice lawyers can help you begin addressing those concerns. Please contact Golitko & Daly today at (765) 865-9300.
We represent patients and families throughout Lafayette and the surrounding communities who believe negligent care caused them serious harm. During a free consultation, we’ll be able to learn more about your experience and explain what pursuing a medical malpractice claim may involve.
Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Patients can be exposed to medical negligence at virtually any point in the healthcare process, from the initial diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. Our team at Golitko & Daly, P.C. assists clients with claims involving a range of medical errors. If you or a loved one has been affected by any of the following events, we’re here to help:
Birth Injuries
The moments surrounding a child’s birth can have lifelong consequences when something goes wrong. Your family may be entitled to compensation if a healthcare professional’s failure to respond led to an injury that will affect your child’s future medical, educational, or daily needs.
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Sometimes doctors will overlook important test results or ignore concerning symptoms that should have been investigated. Other times, someone might receive a cancer diagnosis that’s totally invalid. Either way, the consequences can be devastating.
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
When medical information is interpreted incorrectly, a patient can quickly be sent down the wrong treatment path. If your health was jeopardized by a delayed diagnosis—or you received treatment for an unrelated condition—our attorneys will fight on your behalf.
Medication and Pharmacy Errors
Prescriptions are designed to pass through several hands before they reach a patient. In theory, this is meant to provide quality control, but mistakes can still creep in. From the medication prescribed, to its dosage and the actual prescription filled, there are all types of ways for medication errors to occur.
Surgical Errors
If you believe an avoidable error took place during surgery, our attorneys can help you evaluate every stage of care. Mistakes involving preparation, the procedure itself, or postoperative care should never be ignored.
Retained Surgical Instruments
It’s outrageous, but it happens. A sponge, instrument, or other item is left inside a patient following surgery, and then they’re facing a mess of complications. In some cases, the problem isn’t even discovered until the patient has undergone additional treatment. We can review the circumstances surrounding your surgery and help hold the responsible parties accountable.
Lack of Informed Consent
When Does a Medical Mistake Become Malpractice?
While most patients understand that medical treatment involves risks, you may be wondering whether something could have been done differently. But a disappointing medical outcome doesn’t inherently mean that malpractice occurred. Even the highest level of care can’t guarantee a particular result.
The problem, though, is when a healthcare provider fails to provide appropriate care and that failure contributes to an injury. Those are the situations that might have a basis for a medical malpractice claim. Contacting a local attorney is often the best next step.
By taking a close look at the patient’s medical history, the treatment provided, and what happened before and after the injury, we can start to paint a picture that will help determine fault. You don’t have to navigate the process alone. In fact, it can be nearly impossible when you’re the person in recovery.
You may not know which records matter, and then there’s the question of whether something that seemed unusual was actually a departure from appropriate care. Our Lafayette attorneys can review the circumstances surrounding your treatment, figure out which questions need to be answered, and pursue the necessary legal action.
Your Story Is the Starting Point
Maybe your recovery took an unexpected turn. Maybe you were reassured that nothing was wrong, only to receive a serious diagnosis later. Or perhaps it’s just that nagging feeling—that something about your care doesn’t make sense.
You don’t need to have a complete explanation to reach out to our office. Just tell us what you remember. We can help identify the questions that need answers and figure out what pieces of information might still be needed to evaluate your situation. Contact us today: (765) 865-9300.
What Can You Expect When You Contact Golitko & Daly?
Starting a legal claim can feel daunting at a time when you already have enough on your plate. But our role is to streamline the process. If you or your loved one’s care has left you with questions, we’re here to listen.
When you reach out for a free consultation, we’ll be able to discuss the circumstances of your injury, review the information available to you, and explain the potential legal paths forward. Then, if further investigation is appropriate, we can help determine what needs to happen next.
Medical malpractice cases are deeply personal, and we understand that our clients are often dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional consequences of serious injuries simultaneously. We’re not just here to analyze medical records and organize the legal paperwork. We want to help get your life back on track after tragedy—and make sure you receive the proper compensation for any harm that’s been done.
Representing Medical Malpractice Clients in Lafayette—and Beyond
Contact our office to discuss your circumstances and learn whether Golitko & Daly can assist with your potential medical malpractice claim. Our attorneys represent clients who live and work all throughout Tippecanoe County, from Lafayette and West Lafayette, to all of the smaller communities too.
- Lafayette
- West Lafayette
- Battle Ground
- Dayton
- Shadeland
- Buck Creek
A Legal Team You Can Count On
At Golitko & Daly, P.C., we’ve built our practice around helping people pursue justice. We know that a medical malpractice claim can involve complicated questions, which is why our approach begins with understanding your circumstances.
You don’t have to decide today what your entire legal future looks like. The first step can simply be a conversation.
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Lafayette 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 Lafayette Medical Malpractice Attorney
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury that you believe may have resulted from negligent medical care, Golitko & Daly, P.C. is available to discuss your situation.
Your initial consultation is free. From there, we’ll work to identify the issues involved in your potential claim and can pursue the compensation that may be available under Indiana law. Our firm works on a contingency basis. You don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Please contact our office today to arrange a confidential consultation. Let’s take the first step toward understanding your legal options.