When the Treatment Is Worse Than the Condition
When a doctor, nurse, hospital or other health care provider makes a mistake that causes serious harm to a patient, the resulting problem can be worse than the initial medical condition. In these circumstances, it is always wise to have a lawyer evaluate the case for a potential medical malpractice claim.
The attorneys of Darrell L. Castle & Associates in Memphis have successfully represented victims of medical malpractice for more than two decades. We have the resources and ability to handle these complex and challenging claims, including those involving:
- Birth injury resulting in cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, physical or mental disabilities
- Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer or other diseases
- Medication errors, such as overdose, under dose and wrong prescription
- Surgical errors, including instruments left behind, wrong surgery, right surgery on the wrong body part, anesthesia errors
- Wrongful death
About Medical Malpractice
The potential value of a medical malpractice claim depends on a detailed analysis of the following elements:
- Causation: How did it happen?
- Liability: Who is responsible?
- Damages: What harm did it cause?
Every potential medical malpractice claim must be reviewed by a medical expert in the same field of specialty as the physician involved in the case. If we believe your case has merit, we will send your medical records to be examined by a respected, independent medical expert.
Why You Need a Lawyer
Hospitals are experienced in managing malpractice claims and settlement negotiations. Its representatives know what your claim is really worth, but you do not. This creates an unequal negotiating positions and makes it hard for the injured person to negotiate for fair value.
The responsibility of the hospital's claims adjuster is to pay the least amount they can get away with. Our goal is always to obtain the maximum amount of financial compensation for the damages you have suffered.
A lawyer on your side will help you determine the true value of your claim and ensure that the opposition will not take advantage of you.
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To arrange a free consultation about a medical malpractice claim, please contact our law firm. We represent seriously injured people in west Tennessee, east Arkansas and north Mississippi.
