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Paulsen Center, 421 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 610, Spokane, WA 99201
113 Cherry St., PMB 97380, Seattle, WA 98104
506 Second Avenue, Suite 1513, Seattle, WA 98104
135 Park Ave N., Renton, WA 98057
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4300, Seattle, WA 98104
200 W Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
907 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501
701 Fifth Avenue, 42nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
114-A Vista Way, Kennewick, WA 99336
5316 Orchard Street W, University Place, WA 98467
144 Railroad Ave, Suite 220, Edmonds, WA 98020
Bellingham Towers, 119 N Commercial St., #1000, Bellingham, WA 98225
1008 S Yakima Ave, Ste 202, Tacoma, WA 98405
4253 W. 24th Avenue, Suite 110, Kennewick, WA 99338
Professional negligence or wrongdoing by a healthcare provider that causes harm or injury to a patient is referred to as medical malpractice. Medical malpractice cases can span a wide range of situations, such as surgical errors, birth injuries, misdiagnosis, and medication errors. Determinations are made by failing to provide a standard of care that a reasonably competent professional in the same field would have provided under similar circumstances.
Medical malpractice cases are complex. If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney is recommended to evaluate your claim, guide you through the legal process, and protect your rights, as state laws vary. Generally, steps include:
There are several types of compensation, also known as damages, which can be sought in medical malpractice cases. These can vary, depending on the state and circumstances of the case. Common types of compensation include:
There are two main components to most medical malpractice cases: figuring out who was at fault, and then proving that fault legally. Medical malpractice liability is not limited to just doctors. It can also apply to nurses and others who provide health care services. Even hospitals and pharmaceutical companies can be found liable for malpractice. To establish medical negligence, an injured patient must prove:
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