Topeka Medical Mistakes? We Can Help.
When you go to the doctor, you expect to get well, not get sicker or end up needing a second operation. Doctors can make mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes result from negligence and cost you financially and in physical and emotional pain and suffering. When a doctor or another medical professional errs because of his or her careless actions, you could recover damages for your losses.
Contact a Topeka medical malpractice attorney for a free, no-obligation case evaluation by calling today.
Studies have shown that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, with an estimated 98,000–440,000 deaths each year. Millions more are hurt by medical mistakes, and the Palmer Law Group, known for their expertise as a Manhattan, KS wrongful death attorney, specializes in helping people through these traumatic experiences. Kansas law permits injured or harmed patients and families to pursue justice against negligent doctors, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers. Consult a medical malpractice attorney the Palmer Law Group if you, or someone you love, has been injured due to a medical error.
For over 30 years, the attorneys at the Palmer Law Group have been fighting for clients’ rights and to get justice for those who have been victims of medical malpractice. We provide a complete line of legal services for people who have been injured because of medical malpractice. Our award-winning team of Topeka malpractice lawyers are qualified to examine your potential claim, determine liability on the part of medical professionals and facilities, and work within the statute of limitations to help you and your family.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve based on an injury you sustained at the hands of a healthcare professional.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Represent
Medical malpractice cases can take many forms and manifest in a variety of injuries, damages, and pains. Most medical malpractice suits arise as a result of delayed or improper diagnoses of disease or illness. Other lawsuits may be filed due to inappropriate treatment or lack of professional protocol.
With more than 30 years of experience, our attorneys specialize in a wide range of medical malpractice suits and will represent you to the fullest in claims that include:
The thought of fighting a battle with an insurance company that represents a hospital is daunting, but the Palmer Law Group specializes in medical malpractice cases. By engaging our firm, you can focus on your all-important recovery while we take care of any legal battles that may arise. Palmer Law will defend you with representatives among the most effective and experienced in the state of Kansas, and we have won over $100 million in judgments for our clients.
Hard-Hitting Representation and Decades of Experience in Proving Malpractice
Medical Malpractice is an area of law that differs significantly from general personal injury claims, and it can be difficult to manage in Kansas courts. Valid claims of medical malpractice must involve clear-cut liability, which is often challenging to prove. Our tenacious medical malpractice lawyers are qualified to examine your potential claim, determine liability on the part of medical professionals and facilities, and work within the statute of limitations to help you win your case.
The bottom line is that you need an experienced, honest, and professional malpractice attorney to help you with your case. Call the Palmer Law Group for a free case evaluation for your possible malpractice claim. Our team of attorneys is committed to maintaining the highest standard of excellence and can represent you effectively in any personal injury case, including complex medical malpractice litigation. We offer free case evaluations, so you can speak to one of our attorneys on the phone prior to an in-person meeting to discuss the details and viability of your case. Palmer Law believes in your rights and in correcting the wrongs that were unjustly committed against you or your family.
Common Forms of Medical Malpractice
Negligence in the form of medical malpractice takes many forms, depending on the type of injuries you have. Some of the common types of medical malpractice include:
Misdiagnosing a condition
Failing to diagnose a condition
Incorrectly reading lab results
Performing unnecessary surgery
Performing surgery on the wrong area or wrong person
Medication errors, including prescribing the wrong medication or giving the wrong dosage
Giving a patient another patient’s medication
Poor or no follow-up and/or aftercare
Discharging a patient too early
Improper or non-existent patient history
Failure to order the proper tests
Failure to recognize symptoms
Failure to take emergency actions, such as an emergency C-section, immediately
Failure to provide informed consent
Leaving medical debris in a surgical wound.