Washington Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Where Wrongs Are Made Right
The term medical malpractice describes harm to patients caused by any treatment, lack of treatment, or another departure from the accepted standards of medical care required of a healthcare provider. This often results in serious injuries or death.
Medical malpractice claims can arise when people are injured by the negligent acts of a doctor, nurse, psychiatrist, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, hospital, or other healthcare provider. When a health care provider is determined to be legally responsible for injuring a patient, he or she is liable for the consequences of the injury, and may be required to pay compensatory damages to the injured person.
Our firm handles a variety of medical malpractice claims, including (but not limited to) those arising from:
- Birth injuries
- Surgery errors
- Missed/delayed diagnosis
- Anesthesia errors
- Hospital negligence
- Medication errors
How Our Law Firm Can Help Make Wrongs Right
When medical malpractice has caused a permanent disabling injury, our goal is to obtain compensation for pain and suffering, as well as the funds necessary to make up for an inability to work, medical bills, and long-term medical care needs.
Injured patients in Washington have a limited amount of time to bring medical malpractice claims after injuries occur. Shorter time limits apply for claims involving Madigan Army Medical Center or any other government facility or healthcare provider. These time limits also apply to children. If you suspect you have been injured due to medical negligence, you should contact a Washington medical malpractice lawyer right away to allow ample time to secure your treatment records, identify important witnesses, and allow for a proper investigation.
Washington law requires that medical malpractice claims undergo pre-trial dispute resolution, which can be particularly intimidating to an injury victim making a claim. Health care providers tend to hire well-known and aggressive defense lawyers to protect their interests and minimize compensation paid to the injured victims. Only an experienced medical malpractice attorney who is well-versed in the law and has ready access to medical experts can effectively evaluate and advocate your case. The Tacoma-based attorneys of Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, L.L.P., have the resources and the expertise to help you through this difficult time.
Contact Our Experienced Washington Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If you believe you or a loved one has been injured as a result of medical malpractice, call the trial lawyers of Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, L.L.P., now at 866-454-RHHK (7445) or click here to submit a FREE case review. Our initial consultation is free of charge and we only get paid for our services if you receive monetary compensation.
