Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Medical providers make avoidable mistakes in anywhere from 3 to 15% of interactions with patients. If you or a loved one has been affected by a medical mistake, the Oklahoma medical malpractice lawyers at Federman & Sherwood can work to hold the provider and their employer accountable.
Our medical malpractice attorneys have a track record of obtaining results for our clients in difficult cases. We have represented clients in numerous cases that have led to seven-figure settlements. While we recognize that each medical malpractice case is different, we take the same approach that has allowed us to help our previous clients win their cases.
Federman & Sherwood is located at 10205 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120, between West Heffner Road and West Britton Road. Call us today at (800) 237-1277 to schedule a free initial consultation.
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What Is Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can occur in any instance in which you are receiving any form of care. It happens when a provider does anything that fails to meet the duty of care that they owe you. Here are some examples of things that could be considered medical malpractice:
- Prescription medication errors, whether it is the wrong dose or mistakes in administering it
- Post-operative surgical complications, such as infections
- Failure to timely diagnose medical conditions
- Egregious errors, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving medical equipment in the body
- Not obtaining informed consent before providing you with care
- Birth injuries, where the physician made a mistake in prenatal care or the labor and delivery process
Possible Defendants in a Medical Malpractice Case
The professional who provided you with negligent medical care is the most likely defendant in your case. Chances are that this professional worked for someone else. An employer is liable for the negligent acts of their employees that happen within the scope of their jobs. Accordingly, you may be able to sue the following in a medical malpractice case:
- A hospital
- Medical practice
- Pharmacy
- The individual practitioner
- Urgent care facilities
What is the Legal Standard in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Negligence is the legal standard that applies in medical malpractice cases. Healthcare providers owe their patients a duty to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. Standard of care is the legal benchmark used to determine whether a healthcare provider has met the expected level of skill, care, and attention. The applicable standard of care a healthcare provider in a medical negligence case is held to is that of a reasonably competent physician or healthcare provider with similar training and experience. You must build your case, and much of the work occurs after you have filed a medical malpractice lawsuit. You would begin with your initial evidence and your thought that the practitioner was negligent. Your medical malpractice lawyer can gain additional information that can prove negligence over the course of the lawsuit. They can obtain further evidence from the defendant in the form of records and witness testimony in depositions.
Why Medical Malpractice Cases Are Challenging
Medical malpractice cases are among the most difficult types of personal injury lawsuits. These cases are heavily scientific, and you are up against a doctor who may have natural credibility with a jury. Further, the negligent doctor may work for a hospital or practice that is fully committed to defending itself at all costs.
Additionally, you may have challenges in proving that the medical professional committed malpractice. You must take a jury back to the doctor’s office or operating room, reconstructing the care that you received, and showing why the defendant should have done something different. This requires extensive work with expert witnesses who will give their opinion and argue why the defendant was negligent. Your medical malpractice lawyer should have experienced and persuasive experts with whom they can work on your case.
Accordingly, not every attorney has the capacity to handle a medical malpractice case. If a lawyer has not worked in this area before, they are likely not qualified to handle your case.
“In my practice, I have seen medical providers make egregious mistakes that injure patients. Rest assured that I will leave no stone unturned to hold the provider that injured you accountable for what they did.” Oklahoma medical malpractice attorney J.T. Sherman.
How Much Is a Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
If you are able to prove medical malpractice, you may be entitled to a substantial settlement or award. Your medical malpractice damages consist of both your direct economic losses and the intangible effects of your injuries.
You may receive the following in compensation for a medical malpractice lawsuit:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
You have two years from the date that you were injured to file a medical malpractice case based on the Oklahoma statute of limitations. There is a discovery rule in effect, which means that the clock will start on the date that you knew or should have known that you were injured by medical malpractice.
Contact an Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Law Firm to Learn More
A free initial consultation with an Oklahoma medical malpractice attorney at Federman & Sherwood is just one phone call or message away. Schedule an appointment with a medical malpractice lawyer by reaching out to us online or by calling us today at (800) 237-1277. You owe your lawyer nothing for their time and services unless you win your case.