Medical Malpractice

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Ron has been practicing Medical Malpractice for years successfully. Our Washington state clients can count on us to manage the multi-faceted factors required to achieve a win.  The system is often designed to work against the injured. When we are involved in a case, we provide compassionate care and we help our clients successfully resolve matters as expeditiously and effectively as possible.  Doctors are respected members of our society, as well they should be. They and the hospitals, clinics and medical facilities that are a part of the medical system are focused on the treatment of all our human medical problems. 

 

Like the rest of us, the medical profession is not perfect. Doctors and the health care system make mistakes during the treatment they provide, which can result in grave consequences for the patient, which negatively affect them and their families. These consequences can range from injury to a life-long disability, to wrongful death.

 

The law establishes a legal duty and a responsibility for doctors toward their patients, which is a standard or “duty of care.”  When a breach of this duty of care occurs it constitutes what is termed “Malpractice” or “Negligence” (i.e., fault). 

 

The law requires that when physician/medical providers breach their “duty of care,” constituting malpractice, that they be accountable for any monetary and non-monetary damages and losses suffered by the patient, or which his or her estate suffers that results from that malpractice.

Medical malpractice cases are complex and challenging. It is important that you consult experienced legal counsel as soon as possible to conduct a review of your medical records and bills, and of what occurred during the treatment by the physician and other medical personnel, who may have been involved.

If you, a member of your family, or an acquaintance suspect or learn that they may be a victim of medical malpractice, contact us immediately by email or give us a call. We provide free consultation for potential clients.

 

Should we mutually agree that our services can be of benefit to you, there is no attorney fee to you, unless and until we recover.

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Common TypesDamages Available

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

 

  • Diagnosis Errors | Failing to diagnose, misdiagnosing a condition, or delaying a diagnosis, causing a disease or condition to worsen.
  • Surgical Mistakes | Operating on the wrong patient or body part (wrong-site surgery); Leaving surgical tools (sponges, instruments) inside the body; Damaging nerves or organs during surgery.
  • Medication Errors | Prescribing the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or failing to check for allergies or interactions.
  • Birth Injuries | Negligence during childbirth causing harm to the baby or mother, like failure to monitor distress or complications.
  • Anesthesia Errors | Administering too much or too little anesthesia, or failing to monitor vital signs.
  • Failure to Treat/Aftercare | Not ordering necessary tests, discharging a patient too early, or failing to provide proper follow-up instructions.

Types of Damages Available to a Medical Malpractice Victims

 

In Washington State, examples of damages patients harmed by medical malpractice can recover for, include, but are not limited to:

 

    • Economic losses (like past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and in-home care) 
    • Non-Economic losses (pain, suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement) 

 

A successful claim requires proving negligence, injury, and causation, and must be filed within strict time limits (called the “statute of limitations”). In Washington, most cases have to be filed within 3 years of the negligent action, unless the negligent action is hidden.