When doctors and other healthcare providers fail to meet locally accepted medical standards of care, they can inflict harm that erodes patients’ quality of life and increases costs. Whether it is a botched surgery, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious illness or injury, the experienced Everett Medical Practice Negligence Lawyers – Compassionate Advocates at Moseley Collins Law help injured victims and families gain accountability, justice and financial stability.
Unlike other types of negligence claims, medical malpractice cases typically require an expert witness to testify about the relevant standard of care and how the defendant’s actions deviated from that standard. In addition, the plaintiff must prove causation – that the defendant’s breach of duty directly caused the victim’s injuries or damages.
While the medical community works diligently to prevent errors, some mistakes still occur – and when they do, they can have devastating consequences. A failure to properly diagnose and treat a potentially serious illness often robs patients of valuable treatment time and dramatically reduces their prognoses.
Other forms of healthcare negligence include surgical errors, medication mistakes and hospital-related medical negligence. These errors can result in physical and emotional harm, significant cost increases and even wrongful death.
A skilled and experienced medical malpractice attorney can help victims of such tragedies hold negligent healthcare providers accountable by conducting a thorough investigation, overcoming laws favoring Washington’s medical interests and building a compelling case that demonstrates malpractice occurred.
Injured patients and their loved ones may recover compensatory damages, such as past and future medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, loss of companionship, mental anguish and other non-economic losses. Compensation may also be available for funeral and burial expenses, as well as compensation for loss of consortium.
When seeking a medical malpractice lawyer, consult online legal directories and bar association websites for listings of qualified attorneys in your area. After compiling a list of potential candidates, schedule initial consultations to assess each attorney’s experience and approach to handling negligence cases.
The best Everett medical malpractice lawyers offer guidance and compassion, as well as a proven track record of success. They work tirelessly to give medical malpractice victims a voice that carries clout and secure fair monetary compensation for their suffering.
In cases involving hospitals owned by local governments, injured patients have only 90 days to serve notice of intent to sue. This time limit can be extended if there is a reasonable excuse for the delay and the municipality acquired actual notice of essential facts within that period. If you or a loved one suffered medical malpractice in Silver Firs or at any other hospital in Snohomish County, contact CMG LAW for a free and confidential case evaluation. The firm also handles personal injury, wrongful death and auto accident claims. Contact the office today to get started.
Moseley Collins Law
701 5th Ave Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104
(800) 426-5612