Kent Medical Malpractice

Malpractice: Q. What are these “standards of care” and who determines what they are?

Q. What are these “standards of care” and who determines what they are?

A. The medical community provides the measuring stick as to what is the standard of care. This measuring stick is not as exact as a tape measure. It takes into account many variables. But the ultimate goal is to determine whether a physician or other health care professional acted in a manner consistent with or below the standard practices of other like professionals. This why the testimony of expert witnesses who have experience in the same practice area are essential for winning a medical malpractice suit.

If you’ve suffered injuries or complications due to the negligence of a doctor or medical staff, it’s important – in regard to being financially compensated for the incident – that you promptly contact a personal injury attorney. For a free consultation with a Kent medical malpractice attorney at our firm, call 800-282-4878 now.

Medical Malpractice: Standards of Care

Q. What are these “standards of care” and who determines what they are?

A. The medical community provides the measuring stick as to what is the standard of care. This measuring stick is not as exact as a tape measure. It takes into account many variables. But the ultimate goal is to determine whether a physician or other health care professional acted in a manner consistent with or below the standard practices of other like professionals. This why the testimony of expert witnesses who have experience in the same practice area are essential for winning a medical malpractice suit.

If you’ve been injured, in any way, due to the negligence of another person, you may be eligible to recieve financial compensation for your injuries and other damages caused to your life as a result of the incident. For a free consultation with a Kent accident lawyer at our firm, call 800-282-4878 now to make an appointment.

Q. What kinds of damages can be collected if my child suffered a birth injury?

A. If your case is resolved successfully, you are allowed to recover damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity and life care plan expenses which your disabled child may have over his or her lifetime. You may also have actionable claims for loss of consortium–damages to the parent child relationship.

Contact a Seattle Malpractice Lawyer at our firm today to learn more.

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.

Read more birth injury FAQ’s.

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.

More on Washington State Medical Malpractice.

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.