When healthcare providers fail to uphold the standard of care in the community, their patients can suffer severe injuries or even death. This is known as medical malpractice.
Malpractice claims are unique from ordinary negligence lawsuits because medical professionals must prove that their actions violated the accepted standard of care for their area of expertise. This is not easy to do. Proving that a doctor or other medical professional failed to act up to the level of skill and learning expected of someone in their profession at the time can require expert testimony.
A Seattle malpractice lawyer will help you build a case that establishes liability and damages. He or she will sift through medical records to determine the cause of your injury or death. If the alleged negligence occurred in a hospital, doctor’s office, nursing home or other care center, the lawyer can also identify the responsible party and determine their insurance coverage.
In addition to malpractice claims, our firm handles a wide range of health care litigation including Certificate of Need appeals, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement disputes, billing and claims disputes, whistleblower/qui tam False Claims Act cases, commercial and contract matters, licensing issues and employment discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuits.
We have successfully represented many clients in high-profile malpractice claims against hospitals, doctors and other healthcare professionals. If you have been harmed by medical malpractice, contact a Seattle physician negligence attorney immediately to discuss your case.
Generally, you have three years to file a claim after an injury caused by medical malpractice. However, your Seattle Doctor dispute lawyer in Seattle can expedite the process and help you meet important deadlines to ensure that your rights are protected.
A successful malpractice claim can allow you to recover past and anticipated future losses, including your pain, suffering, lost enjoyment of life, diminished income and more. Your attorney will work with expert economists to help you quantify these damages.
How much is a medical malpractice case worth in Seattle?
Every medical malpractice case is different, so it’s difficult to say how much a typical claim is worth. A Seattle malpractice lawyer can provide a detailed case review for free and advise you of your legal options.
In a typical claim, the defendant will try to argue that your damages resulted from something other than their failure to uphold the standard of care. For example, if a doctor warns you of the risks associated with surgery or prescription drug side effects and you suffer an injury that was actually a foreseeable complication of the original procedure or condition, this isn’t medical malpractice. The damage must be directly related to the doctor’s breach of duty. For this reason, a Seattle malpractice attorney must carefully investigate each case to see whether the damage you sustained was a direct result of the provider’s mistake. This is called proximate causation. The attorney can then use this information to build a strong argument for compensation on your behalf.
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