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Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer In Seattle

Some injuries caused by medical malpractice can result in death. So If you or a family member were injured by a negligent medical professional and you need a medical malpractice attorney in Seattle, contact Brandon Batchelor at Russell & Hill PLLC who believes that medical professionals need to be held accountable for their actions, and when their negligence leads to a patient becoming injured.<br>

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Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer In Seattle

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  1. Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Seattle

  2. The Role Of Negligence In Medical Malpractice Suits Negligence plays a key role in medical malpractice lawsuits. When doctors or nurses do not adhere to the standards of care they are sworn to uphold and that negligence results in patients being injured or killed, they can be held legally responsible for their negligent actions. Negligence is defined as any action (or lack of taking action) that results in damage that could have been reasonably prevented.

  3. Medical Malpractice Can Be Fatal Some injuries caused by medical malpractice can result in death. For example, if a patient contracts a septic infection because of a surgery in which non-sterile implements were used and is not able to recover from the infection, the surgeon can be sued for medical malpractice and a wrongful death suit may be filed by the grieving family members.

  4. Common Medical Malpractice Injuries Medical malpractice often results in serious injuries. Some common causes include: ● Birth injury to mother or child ● Improper removal of sutures resulting in injury ● Incorrect dosage of prescription leading to injury or death ● Permanent disfigurement after malpractice injury ● Non-sterile surgical implements resulting in infection and injury

  5. What Are Some Common Medical Mistakes That Occur? The most common medical mistakes that occur in the US include: Failure to treat Surgical mistakes Healthcare-acquire dinfections Birthinjuries Missed diagnosis Medication errors

  6. What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Medical Malpractice Cases In Washington? In most cases, there is a three-year statute of limitations in place for medical malpractice cases. All claims of injuries and damages must be filed within three years from the date of the injury. You must act quickly if you are injured due to a medical mistake. Your attorney will want to have you and your medical records examined by an expert medical witness.

  7. What Kind Of Compensation Can I Expect In My Case? The amount of compensation you receive for a medical malpractice case will vary depending on what economic and non-economic damages you have suffered. Compensation can include: ● Compensation for all medical expenses related to the mistake ● Loss of enjoyment of life damages ● Punitive damages against the people responsible ● Coverage of lost wages if you cannot work ● Pain and suffering damages

  8. If you or a family member were injured by a negligent medical professional and you need a medical malpractice attorney in Seattle, contact Brandon Batchelor at Russell & Hill PLLC who believes that medical professionals need to be held accountable for their actions, and when their negligence leads to a patient becoming injured, they need to be brought to justice in the civil courtroom. Attorneys legal services on a fee-contingency basis, which means that you pay nothing in attorney fees until your case has been settled or won.

  9. Contact To Russell & Hill, PLLC Address: 2150 N 107th St, Suite 440 Seattle, WA 98133 Phone: 206-880-7703 Website: https://www.russellandhill.com/contact/

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