Edmond Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Oklahoma attorneys seek compensation for misdiagnosis and surgical errors
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider you trusted to help you has caused further harm by their own negligence. The Edmond medical malpractice lawyers at Walsh & Franseen have decades of experience helping Oklahomans who have suffered injuries when a doctor, nurse or other provider has failed to adhere to professional standards.
Types of medical malpractice cases in Edmond
Malpractice may consist of misdiagnosis or non-diagnosis of an illness or condition, errors made during surgery, injuries caused to baby or mother during childbirth or mistakes concerning anesthesia or medication. Claims may be brought against doctors, nurses, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmacists, dentists and other licensed healthcare providers. Whether the error that injured you happened at a doctor’s or dentist’s office or at an Edmond hospital, including Integris Health, OU Health, Summit or Oklahoma ER & Hospital, we will investigate the facts and pursue compensation from all responsible.
Proving medical malpractice under Oklahoma law
To prove medical malpractice in Oklahoma, your attorney must establish the following elements:
- A provider-patient relationship existed so the provider owed you a duty of care.
- The provider failed in their duty.
- Your injuries were a direct result of the failure.
- You sustained damages.
Building a winning malpractice case involves showing that the provider acted outside the accepted standards of professional care. Our Edmond personal injury lawyer will use medical records, provider credentialing documents and expert witness testimony as evidence in building your case.
Common injuries caused by medical errors
A medical error can worsen an existing condition or result in new injuries. Medication mistakes, surgical mishaps, hospital-acquired infections and diagnostic lapses related to cancer or vascular disease are some of the more common issues. Serious errors can cause permanent disability or lead to death. We can work to get you appropriate financial compensation to pay for your losses, whether negligence resulted in injuries or the accidental death of a family member.
Time limits for filing a medical malpractice claim in Oklahoma
A medical malpractice lawsuit in Oklahoma must usually be filed within two years of the date of the incident that caused the injury, or two years from the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The deadline may be only one year if malpractice was associated with a county or state-run medical facility. We will adhere to the specific filing deadline for your case.
Compensation available in Edmond medical malpractice cases
The extent of your injuries and consequent damages determine how much compensation you could recover. Economic damages in medical malpractice cases can include payment for medical expenses and lost wages and future income. Non-economic damages include physical pain and suffering and emotional distress. In cases of willful or egregious misconduct, punitive damages meant to punish the liable party may be awarded. We will assess all of your current and potential future losses to determine the maximum value of your claim.
Contact an experienced Edmond medical malpractice attorney
The law firm of Walsh & Franseen in Edmond, Oklahoma assists individuals who have been victims of medical malpractice at doctor’s offices, hospitals and clinics. To schedule a free consultation, call 405-843-7600 or contact us online.
