Amarillo Medical Malpractice Lawyer
- 112 SW 8th Avenue, Suite 301
- Amarillo, Texas 75219
- (806) 590-0000
One of the most traumatic, life-altering events that can occur is being the victim of medical negligence or medical malpractice. As you will see in a moment, medical negligence is an extensive, persistent problem in Amarillo as well as across Texas and the United States. If you, or a loved one, have suffered injuries as the result of medical negligence, you need to immediately protect your legal rights and interests. The Doan Law Firm Amarillo Medical Malpractice Lawyer Hotline is available to you right now at (806) 590-0000. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including all major holidays.
Medical Malpractice: A Leading Cause of Death and Injury in Amarillo and the U.S.A.
If you are like many people, you may not realize that the third leading cause of death in the United States is medical malpractice. Deaths because of preventable medical errors and negligence are outpaced only by heart disease and cancer, according to an exhaustive study by the John Hopkins University School of Medicine. Deaths resulting from medical negligence are estimated at 250,000 while all deaths by accidents of all types, including automobile accidents, is just over 160,000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hundreds of thousands of individuals are injured annually as the result of preventable medical negligence.
Common Types of Preventable Medical Negligence
There is one common theme associated with all types of medical malpractice claims. A physician or other healthcare provider did something, or failed to do something, causing an injury or death that simply did not need to happen.
With that said, the most common types of Amarillo medical malpractice are:
- Failure to properly diagnose
- Failure to timely make a diagnosis
- Surgical mistake (including operating on the wrong part of the body or leaving surgical instruments inside a patient)
- Anesthesia error
- Prescription error
- Childbirth-related injuries
Who is Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
A primary task of an Amarillo medical malpractice lawyer is ensuring that all parties responsible for causing a patient’s injuries or death are brought to justice. The reality is that in the vast majority of medical malpractice case, multiple parties will bear at least some legal responsibility for causing injuries or death. A skilled, committed Amarillo medical malpractice lawyer is vital to ensuring that all necessary parties are held fully responsible for their negligent or reckless conduct.
With that said, examples of individuals and other parties commonly held responsible in medical malpractice claims include:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Physicians assistants
- Anesthesiologists
- Other healthcare providers
- Hospitals
- Medical clinics
Justice and Compensation in a Medical Malpractice Claim
Justice demands that you obtain fair compensation in your Amarillo medical malpractice case. Compensation in a medical malpractice case depends upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the negligent conduct of a physician or other healthcare providers, together with the nature and extent of injuries you sustained.
With that said, examples of the types of losses for which our firm tirelessly fights to obtain compensation for our clients include:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Permanent disfigurement
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Lost income
We fight to ensure that you obtain comprehensive compensation. That includes money not only for your existing losses, but those you reasonably can be expected to face going forward into the future as a result of your injuries.
Schedule an Initial Consultation with a Doan Law Firm Amarillo Medical Malpractice Lawyer
The first step in protecting your rights is to schedule an appointment with a Doan Law Firm Amarillo medical malpractice lawyer. You can schedule an appoint right now by calling (806) 590-0000. We can schedule an appointment at our conveniently located offices:
- 112 S.W. 8th Avenue
- Suite 301
- Amarillo, Texas 79101
- (806) 590-0000
Depending on your needs, we can also schedule an initial consultation with you at your home, at the hospital or rehab center, or even via a virtual appointment online. During an initial consultation, an experienced Amarillo medical malpractice attorney will provide a thorough evaluation of your case. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions. There is no cost for an initial consultation with our committed, caring legal team.
The Doan Law Firm Attorney Fee Promise
The Doan Law Firm makes an unequivocal attorney fee promise to you. Our firm will never charge a fee unless we win for you. You pay noting unless we obtain a favorable settlement or judgment for you in your medical malpractice case.