Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer In Seattle

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Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Seattle
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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.
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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.
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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

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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-acquired infections
Birth injuries
Medication errors
Missed diagnosis
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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.
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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

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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.
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Contact To Russell Hill, PLLC
Address 2150 N 107th St, Suite 440 Seattle, WA
98133 Phone [phone] Website
https//www.russellandhill.com/contact/