HOW DOES MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE OCCUR?

Have you or your loved one sustained injuries because of the improper care or treatment by medical providers such as physicians, nurses, hospitals, psychologists, x-ray technicians or other medical professionals? Unfortunately, injuries or even death can occur when we are in the hands health care providers. When a physician or other medical provider neglects to follow procedure or lacks the proper skills to provide care, then they can be held liable for medical malpractice. We understand that it may be impossible to completely restore the damage and loss in these situations, but the attorneys at Homsey, Cooper, Hill & Carson will work vigorously to pursue a resolution.

WHAT IS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?

The improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist or other health care provider.

EXAMPLES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

• Dispensing the wrong medicine or the wrong dose
• Improper reading of x-rays
• Transfusion Errors
• Misdiagnosis if a life-threatening condition
• Surgery on the wrong limb
• Accidents during surgery
• Infections related to treatment
• Birth trauma
• Preventable suicide
• Restraint-related injuries
• Medical Device malfunction
• Burns, falls and pressure ulcers
• Not getting informed consent for a procedure

FILING A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM

When filing a Medical Malpractice claim, you must prove the following four for elements: a duty of care was owed by the physician, the physician violated the applicable standard of care, the patient suffered an injury that can be compensated, and the injury was caused in fact and proximately caused by the substandard conduct.

Protecting your rights is important to us. We understand that many people do not have the finances to hire a medical malpractice attorney. Let the attorneys of Homsey, Cooper, Hill & Carson fight the insurance companies for you. We will cover all expenses until the end of the case. We will work diligently to get you compensated to the fullest extent of the law.

THE RIGHT ATTORNEY

When filing a medical malpractice claim, make sure you are well informed and have the right legal team on your side. Homsey, Cooper, Hill & Carson is a well-established medical malpractice law firm in Oklahoma. We do not charge a fee for personally consulting with you about your injury case. Homsey, Cooper, Hill & Carson work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we are unable to recover compensation for you, you do not owe us a fee. We have the experience, skill and dedication to successfully resolve your case. Call us today to arrange a confidential consultation.