Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, dentist, pharmacist, obstetrician, chiropractor, optometrist, hospital and/or clinic) deviated from the standard of care causing harm or injury to the patient.  To pursue a medical malpractice claim, the patient must prove that the healthcare provider owed the patient a legal duty, that duty...

Every medical procedure has risks.  In fact, a medical procedure can have a bad outcome even when it is performed correctly. When a medical procedure turns out poorly, the issue is whether it was a known and accepted risk of the procedure or were the doctor or nurse negligent. Medical malpractice is the third...

In West Virginia, medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital or other medical professional or institution injure a patient by failing to meet the applicable standard of care. Medical malpractice cases are some of the most difficult cases to bring, prosecute and win. A plaintiff is a medical malpractice lawsuit must prove each of...

Every day, patients put their health in the hands of doctors. When a doctor or staff is negligent, it can lead to injury and sometimes death. While some people may be hesitant to question the care they received or hire an attorney to investigate, it is imperative to investigate and determine whether a loved...