Medical Malpractice

Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney in Kentucky

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury while in the care of a physician, chiropractor, or other healthcare provider, there is no doubt you are suffering. You may have encountered complications while in surgery. A loved one may have died of cancer. A child may have been born with a birth injury. However, the law differentiates between an unfortunate outcome and an unfortunate outcome that was caused by negligence or malpractice. It is the job of attorneys and a team of investigators and medical experts to determine what happened in your situation, and if it warrants a lawsuit for medical malpractice.

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Due to the influx of medical malpractice claims in recent years, courts have become much more strict on allowing claims against doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other health care providers. Therefore, careful analysis is necessary prior to pursuing a claim. In my Kentucky practice, it is necessary to obtain a medical opinion from a medical professional indicating that the incident was medical malpractice.

In order to succeed in a medical malpractice claim, one must prove liability (did medical malpractice exist?) and damages (did the doctor's error or neglect directly result in the injury or death).

• Liability: Whether investigating a case involving a potential cancer misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or other potential negligence, it is necessary to prove the medical professional is responsible. In order to prove malpractice existed, it is necessary to look at the standard level of care that is expected - would a doctor with similar qualifications have acted in the same manner based upon the circumstances of the situation? If not, medical malpractice occurred and the medical provider may be liable.
• Damages: What happened as a result of the medical malpractice? Damages may include catastrophic injuries and all of the effects of such injuries - medical expenses, lost wages, emotional suffering, pain, etc. However, if the damages would have resulted even under the best of circumstances, then there is not an actionable claim for medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice cases are complex and should be handled by experienced lawyers. I am a skilled personal injury attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience. With my decade of experience as a vocational rehabilitation specialist, I understand the complexity of medical terminology, the anatomy, and the science involved in such cases. I employ the resources necessary to find answers and help you determine if there is a valid claim to move forward.

I investigate and consider cases involving all types of medical malpractice, such as:

• Misdiagnosis (including delayed diagnosis and failure to diagnose)
• Birth injuries (including cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy and other birth injuries)
• Surgical mistakes (including scalpel slips, anesthesia overdoses, and other errors)
• Prescription negligence (including overmedication, wrong medication, and other mistakes involving prescription drugs)

If you or a loved one may have been the victim of medical malpractice, please do not hesitate to contact my Clark County law office. We serve clients in eastern and central Kentucky. Call for a free case evaluation: 859-759-4404 or toll-free at 1-866-542-2293.