Medical Malpractice and the Law
When a doctor's mistake causes a patient serious harm, the possibility of medical malpractice must be explored. A successful medical malpractice claim not only provides financial compensation to the victim, it can help prevent others from suffering a similar fate.
The attorneys of Carrico Law Offices regularly represent victims of medical malpractice. If you were harmed by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, dentist, hospital, clinic or other health care provider, please contact our law firm to discuss your case. The initial consultation is free of charge and you will pay no legal fees unless we win your case.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Not every doctor error or bad patient outcome is a case of medical malpractice. Several elements need to be present in order to make a successful malpractice claim:
- A medical professional or health care provider violated an established standard of care.
- The breach of the standard of care caused harm to the patient.
- The patient suffered significant damages, such as pain and suffering, lost wages or income, the need for further medical care, permanent disability or disfigurement.
Success in Challenging Cases
Medical malpractice claims are extremely challenging. Not every law firm has the resources, skills or experience to handle these cases. Our lawyers have successfully resolved cases for clients who were seriously injured by medical malpractice as well as for survivors of those who died a wrongful death because of a medical professional's mistakes.
If we believe your case has merit, we will arrange for your medical records to be reviewed by a physician in the same specialty as the doctor who injured you. Then we will aggressively pursue financial compensation for the full extent of your injuries and other damages.
To arrange a free initial consultation, call 304-932-4970 or contact us by e-mail. From offices in Charleston, our medical malpractice attorneys represent clients in Kanawha County and throughout West Virginia.
