Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider in which care provided deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury to the patient.

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Who is responsible?

In the context of medical malpractice, "health care provider" usually refers to a physician. However, claims may be brought against dentists, nurses, therapists, and other medical care providers. Claims may also be brougt against hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, or medical corporations who can be liable for the negligent acts or erros of their employees.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are complex

Successfully pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit can be a complex challenge. Medical professionals are well-insured to protect them against medical malpractice claims. Their insurance companies fight aggressively to prevail against them, using aggressive lawyers and their own medical experts. To be successful, a victim must also be able to employ the expert testimony of medical professionals including physicians, surgeons, and other qualified medical experts in support of his or her case. Our law firm has the resources and expertise to take on a health care provider's insurance company and their lawyers in court, if necessary, to obtain maximum compensation for our clients.

Compensation for medical malpractice injury

Compensation for a victim's injury may include consideration for financial losses such as past and future lost wages, medical expenses and life care expenses; and for physical and psychological harm, such as loss of vision, loss of a limb or organ, the reduced enjoyment of life due to a disability or loss of a loved one, severe pain and emotional distress.

Have you been injured by the neglect or error of a health care provider?

If you or a family member have been injured by the malpractice of a physician or other health care provider, you may be entitled to compensation from those responsible for the injury. At Arnold & Itkin LLP, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to take on medical professionals and their insurance companies and hold them accountable for their actions.

For a free consultation with an experienced attorney, contact a medical malpractice lawyer online or phone Arnold & Itkin LLP toll free at 1-866-222-2606.