Kent Medical Malpractice

Q. What is birth injury malpractice?

A. Birth injury malpractice is a specific type of medical malpractice referring to negligence relating to the delivery of babies, including premature babies. A birth injury malpractice attorney focuses on proving whether a medical professional involved with the care of the baby, such as a physician, physician’s assistant, family doctor, nurse or midwife, failed to follow the acceptable standards of care, resulting in an error and injuries. Any care which fell below the standard of care of a reasonably prudent health care provider may give rise to a cause of action for medical negligence.  In delivering a baby, for example, a mid wife is held to the same standard of care as an OB-GYN.

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Over the years Rob has handled many cases involving medical negligence of both adults and children, involving hospitals, doctors, lower tier health care providers and nursing home/elder abuse. If you or a loved one has been victimized by medical malpractice of any kind in Washington State feel free to contact our Kent Injury Attorneys for a free consultation.

Kent, WA Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Before any medical negligence cases are accepted, we exhaustively investigate the case. All medical negligence cases are defended and are costly. Therefore, before a medical negligence case is accepted and prosecuted to trial, it is important to know that the chances of success are excellent.

In June 2006, the Washington State medical malpractice statute was amended requiring a certificate of merit and a ninety day notice of intent to commence an action before a suit can be filed. Although the certificate of merit may no longer be necessary, you should check with a medical negligence lawyer immediately to timely investigate your potential medical negligence case before the statute of limitations runs.

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Kent Medical Malpractice Law

If you are injured beucase of medical negligence there should be, at the very least financial compenstation. However, this can, sometimes, be very hard to make happen. Especially on your own. Due to special statutes for Washington medical malpractice lawsuits, seemingly designed to protect the health care industry and insurance companies, it has become increasingly difficult to get a medical malpractice lawsuits in front of a jury and ultimately be awarded for injuries of any kind sustained. There are several types of statutes. Some require arbitration and some place a limit on the amount the patient may recover. In some medical malpractice cases arbitration may serve  a justified purpose. In a substantial case, however, it is doubtful whether this method of resolving disputes can accomplish justice for the parties.

If a health care provider is held accountable for medical malpractice damages can be awarded. Plaintiffs may receive financial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, life care expenses, and pain and suffering, as well as any injuries, whether they be physical or otherwise. This is best done with the help of a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice.

If you are seeking legal help with a Kent, Washington medical negligence claim, you are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.