Category: Medical Malpractice

Having a baby is a joyous occasion that leaves parents with excitement and anticipation. But sometimes there are complications with the pregnancy or childbirth that cause devastating injuries to the mother or infant. Should these complications be the result of a healthcare professional’s negligence, then you may have a case for birth injury medical malpractice....

Medical malpractice is a broad legal term encompassing many types of conduct that constitute a cause of action in a lawsuit. It occurs when a doctor, hospital, nurse, or other healthcare provider, through a negligent act or omission, causes injury to their patient.  In other words, a medical malpractice case holds healthcare professionals liable for...

If you suffered injuries due to medical negligence, you have legal rights. You might be wondering how to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you plan to pursue a claim against the negligent medical provider, it’s crucial to understand the procedural requirements. Otherwise, you might not be allowed to proceed with your claim. When you...

Medical malpractice happens when a patient sustains injuries due to a medical professional’s negligence. Thousands of people entrust their lives to doctors and hospitals every day across the state. When a medical professional makes a mistake that causes a patient harm, it can result in life-threatening injuries. Understandably, potential clients might be unaware of how...

What do you do when a professional you have entrusted with your health makes a devastating mistake? You can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover damages from all responsible parties. So, you may be wondering what the average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit is in Washington State. Although money is no replacement for...

According to Washington’s statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims, victims must file their case within three years after the medical negligence occurred or one year after they discovered or reasonably should have discovered the error that caused their injury   In Washington state, you generally have three years from the date of the injury...