MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Medical Malpractice Attorneys

The justice system can unlock the truth behind medical negligence and secure compensation for the victim and their family.

Too often the pain from a death or injury that results from a preventable medical error is compounded when the individual or family is denied access to the information on how the injury occurred. We represent clients who are injured or killed by the careless or intentional acts of healthcare providers such as hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, dentists, and chiropractors when these medical errors cause a patient to suffer a significant injury or death.

Medical malpractice claims can arise out of

  • Missed Diagnosis
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Lack of Informed Consent
  • Birth Injuries
  • Healthcare Provider Errors
  • Misread X-rays, Slides, and Ultrasounds
  • Medical Device Errors
  • HMO Misconduct
  • Medication /Pharmaceutical Errors
  • Spinal Cord lnjuries
  • Dental Malpractice


Nursing Home Litigation

When you place a loved one in the care of a nursing home. you expect that their needs will be met and that they will be cared
for. Unfortunately, negligence and outright elder abuse in nursing homes is all too common and can take the form of:
  • Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers
  • Sepsis
  • Wandering and Elopement
  • Falls
  • Physical or Sexual Assault or Abuse
  • Physical or Chemical Restraints
  • Verbal Abuse
  • Malnutrition or Dehydration
  • Medication Errors
  • Choking
  • Clogged Breathing Tubes
  • Burns
  • Alzheimer's and other Dementias
  • Elder Abuse

We Can Help

Haverstock & Pitman have represented clients in a wide range of serious medical negligence claims and has experience in cases of medical negligence and nursing home neglect. If you or a loved one has been injured because of medical malpractice or negligence, we will:
  • Evaluate the merit of each case
  • Deal with healthcare organizations to gain access to medical records. clinicians and other evidence to review a claim
  • Evaluate individual cases
  • Work with economic experts to calculate lost income and other damages that can be documented in addition to damages that may result from other losses, such as diminished activity or lifestyle
  • Handle trials as well as settlement negotiations based on what will achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are skilled at determining the most effective way to maximize success while minimizing the impact to our clients
  • Navigate the maze of time limits and other legal technicalities for filing lawsuits and making claims

Contact Haverstock & Pitman today at 270-753-1694 or 1-800-278-9909 to find out your options and protect the future of your family.
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