Medical Malpractice
Each day, hundreds of patients seek medical treatment from physicians, surgeons, and other medical professionals. Patients place their health, trust, and lives into the hands of their doctors. In return, doctors assure their patients that they will provide the best medical care and attention possible. Unfortunately, even the most experienced medical professionals can make fatal mistakes. These mistakes can leave a patient with permanent, irreversible damages.
Medical malpractice is the failure of medical professionals to exercise caution and provide adequate medical care to patients, which can result in wrongful death or personal injury. Instances of medical malpractice include surgical errors, medication errors, infections from hospitals, and careless medical record keeping.
Medical professionals and staff are required to exercise a certain degree of skill and care when treating patients. If medical professionals fail to exercise caution, and their patient is injured, the professional is considered liable.
Medical Malpractice Claims
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, “Medical Malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States.” It is estimated that 225,000 people will die each year due to negligent medical treatment. Fortunately, personal injury law protects victims and their families by allowing them to seek monetary damages to pay for their medical expenses, lost income, lost income earning capacity, and emotional pain and suffering. By filing a medical malpractice claim, victims and their families protect their financial well-being and security.
Before a malpractice victim can file a claim, they must be able to demonstrate that:
- The medical professional was responsible for the patient.
- The medical professional breached that responsibility.
- The victim (patient) sustained an injury.
- The victim (patient) sustained the injury because of the medical professional’s negligence.
Victims may find it hard to prove medical malpractice if they do not understand medical law. If you or a loved one sustained injuries at the hands of a medical professional, you should speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. A medical malpractice attorney can help you by working with the hospital system and informing you of your legal rights.
Seattle Personal Injury Law Firm
The Seattle Personal Injury Law Firm is a reputable personal injury firm that has helped medical malpractice victims all throughout Seattle recover damages for their injuries. The attorneys at the Seattle Personal Injury Law Firm can review your medical records to find doctor errors or oversights, question medical staff practices, and inform you of your legal options. At the Seattle Personal Injury Law Firm, our medical malpractice attorneys are skilled and capable of questioning leading medical professionals. Our goal is to provide our clients with the information, communication, and compassion they will need to make their case easy, painless, and successful.
