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Medical Malpractice

When you seek medical treatment, you anticipate that the medical professionals in charge will lead with the utmost professionalism and care. If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, look to leading medical malpractice law firm, Creed & Creed Law.

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Since 1995, Creed & Creed Law has served Monroe, LA, and the surrounding parishes with the highest standards of quality legal services. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys have a strong understanding of the complexities of personal injury cases. Count on us for a client-centric approach and unwavering support from consultation to post-trial proceedings.

If you or a loved one are the victim of injury or wrongful death due to medical malpractice, choose Creed & Creed Law. It’s time to reclaim your life, hold the responsible parties accountable, and secure the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer.

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What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice refers to situations where patients become victims of injury or wrongful death at the hands of medical professionals. These cases can derive from negligence, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical error, etc. Medical malpractice lawsuits hold the responsible party accountable for failing to adhere to the appropriate standards of care.

How Can a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help?

A thorough understanding of medical nuances and the legal landscape is imperative to navigate the intricacies of medical malpractice lawsuits. That’s where a medical malpractice lawyer comes in. Medical malpractice attorneys serve as client advocates, drawing from experience and evaluating evidence to build a compelling case that achieves justice and compensation.

The Role of a Lawyer

A medical malpractice lawyer covers the entirety of your case. Our legal assistance includes the following:

Initial case evaluation to establish the validity of your case
Collection of supporting evidence and expert consultations
Filing of your claim
Settlement negotiations
Trial representation if a settlement is not reached
Post-trial guidance and advocacy

Helping Victims Obtain Compensation

Failing to adhere to the appropriate standards of medical care can be catastrophic for patients. At Creed & Creed Law, we believe in holding doctors, nurses, and hospitals responsible for the damages. We help our clients seek and achieve compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional damages that alter their quality of life.

Identifying Responsible Parties

The success of medical malpractice lawsuits relies on accurately determining the responsible parties. Your legal rights to take action depend on who is at fault. Fortunately, with a wealth of experience, Creed & Creed Law is here to investigate your case to identify and build a case against the liable parties to ensure full compensation.

Doctors

Doctors are responsible for ensuring their patients receive the highest standards of care. As such, they may be liable for medical malpractice claims in the event of negligence or error, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and improper prescriptions.

Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologists can be held liable for medical practice cases if they fail to administer the appropriate amount of medicine, resulting in the patient remaining alert and in pain. Furthermore, an anesthesiologist can be held liable if they administer an excess amount of anesthesia or do not verify alternative medications the patient may be taking, leading to an adverse reaction.

Hospitals

In some instances, the hospital or medical institution is at fault for the negligence of their doctors, nurses, or anesthesiologists. Examples of hospitals being liable for medical malpractice include:

Failing to terminate employees with several negligence reports
Failing to conduct thorough physician background checks
Failing to pursue appropriate action once aware of negligence or medical error

Joint Liability

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be incredibly complex. As a result, it’s possible that several parties are to blame for a medical malpractice case. This typically happens when multiple physicians or surgeons work together on a patient who became injured or died due to negligence or surgical error.

Understanding the Statute of Limitations

Medical malpractice is a personal injury claim with strict statute of limitations. In accordance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes section 9:5628, victims have one year from the day of the injury to file a medical malpractice claim. However, this law takes into consideration the Discovery Rule, as medical malpractice injuries are not always immediately identifiable.

Discovery Rule

Medical malpractice injuries may not appear immediately. Fortunately, Louisiana offers medical malpractice coverage regarding time constraints with the Discovery Rule. The Discovery Rule enables the one-year statute of limitations to begin the day the injury is discovered. However, using the Discovery Rule in your case requires evidence that injuries could not be discovered immediately following the incident.

Timely Action In Seeking Legal Recourse

Even with the Discovery Rule, medical malpractice cases are capped at three years. As these cases are intricate and require ample evidence and investigation, seeking legal recourse as soon as possible is essential. The moment you suspect that you are a victim of medical malpractice, contact Creed & Creed Law.

How to Prove Malpractice

With a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and medical standards, we collect evidence by reviewing your medical records and assessing the circumstances of your case. We also pursue expert consultations to secure professional opinions regarding the alleged medical error or negligence to establish a connection between your injury and the medical professional responsible for your care.

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