Christopher L. Trahan A Professional Law Corporation

Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Have you lost a loved one because of an incompetent doctor or hospital?

Medical Malpractice can be devastating.

Medical malpractice is professional negligence by a healthcare provider in which care provided deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient. Losing a loved one can be devastating. Often times when medical malpractice occurs the injured party or their loved ones do not immediately take action because the injuries or death have devastated the family.

Medical malpractice by a medical professional could include an error in a diagnosis, treatment or illness management. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a medical malpractice case could arise against the doctor if his or her actions deviated from generally accepted standards of practice; against the hospital for improper care, such as problems with medications, sanitation or nursing care; or against local, state or federal agencies that operate hospital facilities.

Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as the result of negligence. However, medical malpractice suits are often complex and costly to win. While theoretically, you can seek compensation for any injury caused by negligence, regardless of its seriousness, time and money make it unrealistic to sue for a medical malpractice claim that is minor or heals quickly. Therefore, if you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, it is important to consult with an attorney who can help you determine whether your claim is worth pursuing.

A plaintiff must establish all four elements of the tort of negligence for a successful medical malpractice claim.

  1. A duty was owed - a legal duty exists whenever a hospital or health care provider undertakes care or treatment of a patient.
  2. A duty was breached - the provider failed to conform to the relevant standard of care. The standard of care is proved by expert testimony or by obvious errors.
  3. The breach caused an injury - The breach of duty was a proximate cause of the injury.
  4. Damages - Without damages (losses which may be pecuniary or emotional), there is no basis for a claim, regardless of whether the medical provider was negligent.

I have more than 15 years of experience representing clients and families who have suffered serious personal injury or loss resulting from medical malpractice. Medical malpractice cases are often complex, and expensive to pursue. I have the experience necessary prepare your case and be successful.

If you or a loved one has sustained injury from medical malpractice, contact me now for a free consultation.

Put My Experience To Work For You

My firm works with experts in the field of medicine, nursing, vocational rehabilitation and financial compensation win your medical malpractice case. I have an excellent record of success winning maximum settlements and jury awards in medical malpractice cases.

Call my office toll free at 877-234-6999 or contact my office by e-mail to schedule a free consultation. I handle medical malpractice cases on contingency. I collect attorney fees as a percentage of the settlement or award. If I can't help recover money, you won't pay lawyer fees.

I represent medical malpractice clients who have suffered serious injuries and those who have lost a loved one because of medical malpractice.

You need a lawyer who will aggressively fight to protect your rights and financial interests. Contact me to schedule a free consultation as soon as possible. From my office in Lafayette, I represent clients throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.

 

Lafayette, Louisiana trial lawyer Christopher L. Trahan provides legal advice and representation to injured clients throughout Acadiana and southern Louisiana in communities such as Crowley, Abbeville, Rayne, Church Point, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Eunice, St. Martinsville, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Franklin, Morgan City, Thibodaux, Cameron, Houma, Morgan City, Port Fourchon, and Venice, Louisiana.
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