When we visit the doctor, we expect to be healed, not harmed. We trust that the physician will accurately diagnose our illness, plan the best course of treatment, and take care not to make mistakes that damage our health. But, when a healthcare provider fails to fulfill their duty of care and a patient is harmed, they could be liable for medical malpractice. If you suspect that you didn’t get the appropriate level of care for your condition or, worse, you know that someone made a dangerous mistake (like operating on the wrong body part), then consult with an experienced Vestavia Hills, AL, medical malpractice lawyer.
At Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, we support people like you who suffered a decline in health due to medical malpractice. Our team of litigators is tough, insightful and places your interests at the forefront. Contact us today for a free consultation.
What Does A Vestavia Hills Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do?
Medical malpractice is defined as the failure of a healthcare professional, like a nurse, doctor, physician assistant, or anesthesiologist, to provide the standard level of care for their patient. Medical malpractice can take many forms, such as performing an operation on the wrong body part or leaving something inside the patient after the operation, failing to take appropriate steps for cleanliness and sanitation, or even giving them the wrong medication. Malpractice also includes medical misdiagnoses. You may have not been diagnosed with a condition you actually have, and miss the window for early intervention. Or, perhaps, you were diagnosed with something you don’t have and subjected to fear, worry, and unnecessary medical procedures.
Your attorney evaluates your situation, and at our firm, we employ the services of medical experts who can attest to what other medical professionals faced with a patient presenting your symptoms would have done. This helps us determine if the doctor’s care reached the level of malpractice. Then, we initiate legal action on your behalf, suing for full compensation of all your losses, both material and non-economic.
Compensation Available In Medical Malpractice Claims
The purpose of your suit is to secure fair compensation for your losses. You may have significant medical debt, especially if you need additional medical treatment to repair the damage from a botched medical procedure. You may have missed work, both for the initial procedure and to heal from the damage. You can sue for the full amount of lost wages, too.
Finally, you likely experienced pain and suffering from the incident, plus the emotional trauma of facing a medical error or misdiagnosis. While these losses are not material, they do have value, and you’re entitled to demand compensation for them. We help you do it.
Healing After Medical Malpractice
If you contracted an illness due to unsanitary conditions, were misdiagnosed, or were the victim of a surgical error, the attorneys at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, want to hear your story. We take your health and care seriously and want to give you the means to heal and rebuild your life. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Vestavia Hills medical malpractice lawyer.
