Richardson Medical Malpractice Attorney
Competent and Compassionate Legal Representation in Richardson
We trust doctors, nurses and other medical professionals with our health and lives. Unfortunately, more than half a million Americans will have this trust betrayed and will suffer injury or illness due to medical negligence. If your family is suffering from a traumatic medical experience, reach out to a Richard medical malpractice attorney to learn more about your options.
Why Contact a Richardson Medical Malpractice Attorney
When you call Brown, Christie & Green, here is what you can expect:
- A free initial consultation with an attorney who will listen to your experience and advise you whether or not you have a claim.
- When you proceed with our firm, you will not pay any fees, court costs or any other costs until we win a settlement or verdict in your favor.
- We will tirelessly investigate exactly what took place with your medical treatment, why you are injured and who is responsible.
- We will use this information to identify and name any and all parties who may be at fault to maximize your eventual financial award. These parties can include not only doctors, but also the hospital, nurses, pharmacists or medical device manufacturers.
- We will count the cost and demand payment for not only your medical bills, but also for any anticipated future expenses related to your injury or illness as well as your pain and suffering.
Successful Medical Malpractice Cases
When you work with a Richardson medical malpractice attorney at Brown, Christie & Green, you have the benefit of a law firm with decades of experience. We know what it takes to win a medical malpractice claim:
- Evidence – In order to win a medical malpractice claim, you must prove that you were harmed due to medical negligence. The first step in proving your claim is gathering evidence. This includes medical records, witness statements, invoices and any communication between you and your healthcare team.
- Expert Testimony – We know that one of the best ways to prove that you received substandard care is to hire experts. Medical experts testify and give an opinion about whether your healthcare provider violated the standards of care.
- Timing – In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim is two years from the date of injury. Once that time runs out, you may lose the chance to file a lawsuit. The strongest medical malpractice claims begin as soon as possible after an injury.
Talk to a Richardson Medical Malpractice Attorney for Free
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, contact us today to speak to a Richardson medical malpractice attorney at Brown, Christie & Green. Your initial consultation is completely free, so you have nothing to lose. Call us to schedule your free consultation – 1-800-600-4210. You can also contact us through our online form.
- Misdiagnosis
- An undiagnosed medical condition
- A birth injury
- Sepsis
- Nursing home abuse
- Retained objects
- Surgical errors
If you have been injured by medical negligence, you need an attorney who knows how to get results for their clients.
Information about Medication Errors
Medication errors are one of the more common causes of medical malpractice claims. National data regarding adverse drug events (ADEs) is alarming. About half of the American population continually uses, or has used, a prescription medication in the last 30 days. The sheer prevalence of prescription drug use in the population creates many opportunities for ADEs, poor communication among doctors and certainly serious consequences for patients.
When do medication errors happen?
ADEs account for more than three million physician office visits, one million emergency room visits and more than 100,000 hospital admissions every year.
Where do Americans suffer medication errors?
Emergency rooms are the third most common source of medication errors. The hustle and bustle of an emergency department coupled with a brand new doctor-patient relationship creates the perfect scenario for prescription drug mistakes.
Who is most likely to be affected by medication errors?
Vulnerable populations are more likely to suffer medication errors and to have more severe adverse outcomes because of them. Vulnerable populations in this instance include:
- The elderly
- Those with limited access to healthcare services
- Patients with low health literacy
- Those of disadvantaged socioeconomic status
- Patients with language barriers
Regardless of risk factors, medication errors are never events. They are mistakes that are so egregiously careless that the medical community agrees they should never happen at all.
Get Help after a Medication Error
If you or someone you love has suffered illness, injury or death from a medication error in a clinical setting, call Brown Christie & Green to learn about your options. You may be able to hold the responsible party financially accountable for your suffering and medical bills. Call our office at 1-800-600-4210 to get started with a free consultation.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5016741/