Medical Malpractice
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional causes an injury to a patient by means of a negligent act or an omission.
Some examples include:
- Failing to diagnose a certain condition
- Misreading lab results
- Performing unnecessary surgery or committing an error during surgery
- Wrongful death
Washington’s medical malpractice laws apply to all healthcare providers and facilities licensed by the state. Some of these parties include:
- Doctors
- Chiropractors
- Nurses
- Anesthesiologists
- Psychologists
What Types of Compensation Can You Receive?
People injured by medical malpractice can seek compensation for:
- Medical bills and home health care expenses
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering
Call Joseph Rome today at (425) 429-1729. Our firm wants to help you fight for the compensation you deserve!
How Can We Help?
Our firm does not back down to hospitals, health care facilities, or medical professionals. We will treat your case with the attention it rightfully deserves, and we will work passionately to help deliver the compensation you are entitled to.
We will file a medical malpractice case on your behalf and keep you informed on every step of the way.
Contact us now to schedule your free initial consultation.