Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is negligent conduct by a health care provider that causes injury or death to a patient. It is more appropriately called "medical negligence" because the use of the word "malpractice" often connotes incompetence or a lack of professionalism.
An otherwise competent health care provider may negligently injure another, just like an otherwise careful truck driver can negligently change lanes and hit another vehicle.
The fact that a person is negligent does not mean that he or she is incompetent; it only means that at the time of that event, he or she did not act in keeping with the standard of conduct society expects.
Timing is critical when seeking compensation in a medical malpractice suit case. Medical malpractice claims must be filed within one year of the injury or event.
It is essential to seek legal counsel from a competent, skilled and experienced medical malpractice attorney. If you are in Greeneville, Morristown, Kingsport, or other parts of East Tennessee, we can help you get the money you deserve.
What constitutes medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice cases can be complicated and require the evaluation of medical experts. At our law firm, we consult with specialists to determine whether the client was provided with treatment that met the acceptable standard of medical care. The input of these professionals allows us to build strong cases. The research and expertise they provide are instrumental in helping us to be prepared for any situation in court pertaining to a medical malpractice case. Examples of medical malpractice include the following:
Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and other serious conditions
Failure to conduct appropriate tests
Surgical errors such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving medical instruments inside the patient
Birth injuries that result in abrasions, palsey, developmental delays
Medication, prescription and anesthesia errors
Emergency room errors
In addition to working to obtain fair compensation for patients who were injured by medical providers, we also make sure that clients obtain the proper treatment so that they can begin to recover from their injuries.
This list of medical malpractice examples is not exhaustive.
If you think you may have a medical malpractice case involving involving a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or health-care facility, in Greene County, Washington County, Hamblen County, or any other part of East Tennessee, call us today for your free initial consultation.
