You trust your doctor to provide you with the highest level of care. You trust the hospital you visit to treat your injuries appropriately so that you can recover. Unfortunately, for victims of medical malpractice, these completely reasonable expectations go unmet.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of a medical provider, hospital, or medication, you could be entitled to financial compensation. The best way to recover what you are owed is to work with a Spokane medical malpractice lawyer who partners with Craig Swapp & Associates. We only partner with the most experienced medical malpractice law firms to help you get the best litigation help possible with your case.
Your Legal Options
Your Spokane medical malpractice lawyer will first attempt to settle your case by negotiating directly with the negligent party and their insurance company.
This can save you time and prevent the need to go to trial if it is successful. However, you will need to be prepared for the possibility that they will be unwilling to settle and that you will need to go to trial . If this happens, your attorney will represent you and present clear evidence as to why you deserve compensation.
Proving Negligence
Before you can sue your doctor, hospital, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider, we will need to gather evidence proving that they were negligent and the cause of your injury.
Your Spokane medical malpractice lawyer will need to prove that another doctor or hospital exercising reasonable care would have made different decisions and you would not have been injured as a result.
During this process, your attorney will identify who should be named in your lawsuit. For example, if you were operated on incorrectly, both the surgeon and the hospital could be partially to blame.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, deviates from the standard of care and causes harm to a patient. In such cases, the patient or their family may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages.
Birth Injuries
One of the most common types of medical malpractice is birth injuries, which occur when a newborn suffers harm during the birthing process. This can happen due to a number of factors, including inadequate monitoring of the mother and baby, improper use of delivery tools, or failure to perform a timely cesarean section. Birth injuries can result in serious long-term disabilities, such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy. Common birth injuries include spinal and brain damage.
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors are another form of medical malpractice that can have devastating consequences for patients. These errors can include operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments inside the patient, or damaging surrounding tissue or organs. In some cases, patients may even be subjected to unnecessary surgeries due to misdiagnosis or other errors. If this happened to you or something improper happened during your surgery, speak with a Spokane medical malpractice lawyer referred by our office.
Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis is also a common form of medical malpractice that can lead to serious harm. This can occur when a healthcare professional fails to recognize the signs and symptoms of a particular condition, resulting in delayed or incorrect treatment. Misdiagnosis can be particularly harmful in cases where a serious condition, such as cancer, goes undiagnosed and untreated.
Incorrect or Defective Medication
Incorrect or defective medication can also lead to medical malpractice claims. This can happen when a patient is prescribed the wrong medication, is given the wrong dosage or experiences harmful side effects due to a medication error. In some cases, medication errors can be caused by negligent prescribing practices or inadequate patient education.
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia errors are a type of medical malpractice that can occur during surgery or other medical procedures. These errors can range from administering too much or too little anesthesia to failing to monitor a patient’s vital signs during the procedure. Anesthesia errors can result in serious complications, such as brain damage, heart attack, or even death.
Infections
Infections acquired in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and clinics, can also be the basis for a medical malpractice claim. These infections can occur due to improper hygiene practices, contaminated medical equipment, or inadequate staffing levels. Patients who contract infections while receiving medical treatment may experience significant physical and emotional harm, as well as a financial burden due to additional medical expenses and lost wages.
If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to speak with a qualified attorney as soon as possible. A Spokane medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and options and can assist you in pursuing the compensation you deserve.
A Spokane Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Help
To protect your rights and to seek financial compensation, call 1-800-404-9000 . Schedule an appointment to be put in touch with a Spokane medical malpractice lawyer with Craig Swapp & Associates or with one of our other trusted partners.
We have the experience necessary to both ensure that you are treated fairly and to find a lawyer who can bring your case to a successful conclusion . If you aren’t available to talk right now, you can also reach us by completing the contact form below.
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