Hospital Negligence Lawyers in Tacoma
The most common place to experience medical malpractice is in a hospital. Depending on the situation, medical negligence can result in serious and debilitating injuries, escalating medical bills, lost wages, and even death. Hospital negligence can occur when physicians, nurses, doctors’ assistants, pharmacists, rehabilitation centers and other hospital staff members fail to provide the generally accepted level of patient care, causing otherwise preventable harm.
Medical malpractice lawsuits require the assistance of a skilled attorney who has knowledge of healthcare law and medical practice. Our Tacoma medical malpractice attorneys have extensive experience representing patients in hospital negligence claims against individual medical professionals, as well as healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical centers, nursing homes and health clinics.
Many types of Hospital Negligence Lawyers in Tacoma, Pierce County, WA can cause severe and life-changing harm, including traumatic birth injuries, surgical errors, pharmaceutical mistakes, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment for cancer or other life-threatening conditions. These incidents can lead to permanent disabilities and long-term physical and emotional suffering, or wrongful death for loved ones.
Every day, patients put their faith and lives in the hands of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers who work to help them recover from illness and injury. Unfortunately, despite their best intentions, these medical professionals can make mistakes that have devastating consequences for their patients and families. When these mistakes result in catastrophic injuries or death, the victim’s closest surviving relatives can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, funeral and burial costs, estate administration fees, loss of companionship, and other related damages.
Some types of medical negligence are easy to detect, such as an infected wound or blood clot from unsterilized equipment or a mishandled operation. However, other errors are difficult to diagnose or notice because symptoms are not immediately apparent. For example, a delay in diagnosing a tumor or other condition may close a treatment window and force the victim to undergo more aggressive, less effective treatments.
Proving medical malpractice is challenging, and it requires the expertise of an experienced lawyer to investigate your case and gather evidence such as hospital records, testimony from expert witnesses, and other relevant documentation. We will also analyze your current condition to determine the potential impact of the error on your quality of life. While financial recovery cannot undo the damage caused by negligent medical care, our goal is to maximize your medical malpractice compensation to address quantifiable expenses and harder-to-quantify losses. If you have questions about a potential medical malpractice claim, contact our Tacoma office today to schedule a consultation. We can review your case at no cost to you and advise you of your rights and options. We serve clients throughout Pierce County, Washington.
Moseley Collins Law
701 5th Ave Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104
(800) 426-5568