Washington Hospital Negligence and Medical Malpractice Lawyers
When physicians and other medical caregivers make mistakes, the effects can permanently alter the lives of their patients. Though doctors, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare providers are trained professionals, they are not perfect, and are sometimes even negligent. When a patient suffers an injury as a result, the healthcare provider may be liable for medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice occurs when a physician fails to do what a reasonably careful, similarly-licensed physician would have done in the same situation. Furthermore, hospital negligence occurs when a doctor fails to do something to a patient that a reasonably careful physician should have done. At Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack, our Washington medical malpractice lawyers have the experience and resources to take on the medical industry – doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies.
If you or a loved one is the victim of hospital negligence or medical malpractice, contact the Seattle, Washington lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack. Call us at 1-800-281-8515 or schedule a free case review.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical professionals are beholden to a standard of practice hat is uniform for everyone within their field. When a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider engage in treatment that violates the accepted standards, and that treatment result in injury to their patient, victims may file a medical malpractice or hospital negligence lawsuit.
It is important to remember that a dissatisfactory medical outcome is not necessarily equivalent to medical malpractice. To successfully establish medical negligence claim, our Washington medical malpractice lawyers must show that the defendant failed to act with reasonable care, deviating from accepted standards of medical practice. Further, we must show that the plaintiff suffered personal injury as a result of the medical professional’s negligence.
Our Washington hospital negligence lawyers can help you recover fair compensation for your suffering. You may be entitled to damages for the cost of additional medical treatment, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. To discuss your potential claim with an experienced lawyer, contact Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack today.
Common Medical Malpractice Claims
At Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack, we handle medical malpractice claims involving:
- Medication Errors
- Surgical Errors
- Misdiagnosis / Failure to Diagnose
- Anesthesiology Mistakes
- Birth Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Nursing Home Abuse
Hospital negligence can occur from a simple misdiagnosis of a treatment or illness. In addition, negligence claims may involve:
- Improperly prescribing drugs – not checking medical history, wrong medicine, wrong dosage
- Operating room mistakes – dirty instruments, improper use of anesthesia, amputation errors, leaving a sponge or other instrument inside the patient, infection, improper use of a medical device
- Failure to treat an illness or order the proper tests
- Failure to get a second opinion with a specialist
- Performing medical/surgical procedures that are not necessary
- Finally, if a patient dies because of medical negligence, a wrongful death action may be taken.
Contact Our Washington Medical Malpractice & Hospital Negligence Lawyers
Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack has handled numerous medical malpractice cases. Our Washington lawyers are qualified to help you secure a fair malpractice settlement. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice or negligence, contact our personal injury office.
With an exceptional track record of success, our medical malpractice and hospital negligence lawyers have helped many area victims obtain fair compensation for their suffering. We can help you recover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your legal options.