Baton Rouge Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The medical system in Baton Rouge is made-up of various medical providers, entities, and professionals that have a responsibility towards their patients. While the majority of these stakeholders provide competent and compassionate care, sometimes a healthcare provider’s negligence can lead to harm. If you have been hurt due to medical negligence, a Baton Rouge medical malpractice lawyer from the Knightshead Law Firm can represent your case.

The compassionate personal injury legal team at the Knightshead Law Firm has over 15 years of experience helping clients in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas get the justice they need for their medical malpractice case. In addition to past experience, we possess the knowledge and resources required to ensure that negligent medical providers are held accountable for their actions. Together, we can help you recover the compensation to which you are entitled.

Seeking Medical Malpractice Compensation

Thousands of people die from medical errors every year, and even more people suffer injuries because of them. Doctors and other health professionals are expected, by law and by their patients, to provide a certain standard of care. When this is violated, it is no surprise that you feel upset or wronged. We will help you seek compensation for any harm done to you or your loved ones.

In a medical malpractice case, you must show that a medical provider acted negligently. This means their actions were not in line with what other medical providers in the same situation reasonably would have done. Medical errors can range from misdiagnosis to incorrect prescriptions to mistakes during a surgical procedure.

Proving medical malpractice involves establishing the following factors:

• Duty of care. First, it must be shown that the healthcare professional had a patient-provider relationship with the case victim. This establishes that they had a duty to provide an accepted standard of care to the patient.
• Breach of duty of care. Evidence must be demonstrated that the provider in question did not meet the minimum standard of care to be expected for this situation.
• The breach caused harm. It must be shown that the negligence of the provider led to the direct causation of injury or harm to the patient.
• Subsequent damages. In addition to linking a provider’s negligence with the patient’s harm, the harm in question must be measurable – such as financial damages, physical pain or emotional distress.

Types of Medical Malpractice Commonly Seen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Medical malpractice has many faces, with some being difficult to identify when they happen. A diligent medical malpractice attorney from the Knightshead Law Firm can go over the details of your case to determine whether your case constitutes one of the following or other forms of medical malpractice:

• Delayed diagnosis. A failure to diagnose a condition on time or a misdiagnosis can cause an illness to progress significantly, minimizing the patient’s chances of receiving effective care and treatment.
• Medication errors. Failure to properly prescribe, dispense, or administer medication can cause serious health complications to a patient. Examples include providing the wrong drug or wrong dosage.
• Surgical errors. Surgeons and medical providers can make blatant mistakes during surgery – like cutting open the wrong surgery site or utilizing insufficient medication – which can lead to unnecessary pain and other health complications.
• Anesthesia errors. Complications like brain damage, stroke, or even death can occur when anesthesia is inadequately administered or monitored.
• Birth injuries. Negligent behavior during prenatal care, or the labor and delivery process can cause harm to both mother and baby, resulting in complications like maternal hemorrhages and neonatal cerebral palsy.
• Issues with informed consent. Under federal and state regulations, healthcare providers are required to explain both the benefits and risks of any procedure being undergone by a patient. This gives patients the opportunity to make informed decisions regarding their care. Should they fail to do so, this can constitute malpractice.

Understanding Who May Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice

When it comes to medical malpractice cases, there are a variety of individuals, such as healthcare entities and providers, who can be held accountable for their actions, such as:

• Physicians like surgeons, specialists and general practitioners can be held liable for negligent or wrong behavior and that leads to the harm of a patient.
• When nurses fail to adequately monitor a patient, administer the right medication, or deliver sufficient postoperative care, they can be held accountable for any negligent behavior that leads to harm.
• Hospitals have the responsibility to hire qualified staff, have all personnel adequately trained, and maintain a hygienic and secure environment for patients. If they fail to do so, they may be held accountable in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
• Anesthesiologists who failed to adequately monitor administration of anesthesia or provide the wrong dosage may be sued for medical malpractice.
• Pharmacists can be held liable for their actions if they failed to dispense the right medication, or if they deliver an incorrect dosage.

The Compensation You May Be Entitled To

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation for different types of damages. A skilled medical malpractice attorney from the Knightshead Law Firm can examine the details of your case to help you understand whether you may be entitled to the following:

• Medical expenses. Any medical expenses associated with your damages – such as for hospitalization, surgery fees, prescription medications, medical devices, diagnostic tests, and more – can be covered in a medical malpractice settlement.
• Lost income. If you are out of work due to injuries that resulted from medical malpractice, you may be entitled to recover any lost wages and associated benefits. Furthermore, if your injuries result in permanent disability that prevent you from earning the salary you had before, you could be eligible to receive compensation for lost earning potential.
• Long-term care costs. If your injuries led to a short-term or long-term disability that requires at-home care for longer periods of time, this may be covered. At home care costs can include the expenses for hiring help to carry out everyday activities like cleaning, cooking, and bathing. Furthermore, long term care can include the costs of physical rehabilitation.
• Home modifications. If you or your loved one has sustained a permanent disability from medical malpractice injuries, you could be entitled to funds to help support the new lifestyle. For example, elements such as wheelchair ramps and walk in showers can be incorporated into the home.
• Pain and suffering. In addition to physical injuries, victims of medical malpractice commonly suffer from physical pain. This noneconomic damage can be accounted for in a medical malpractice settlement. However, associated calculations are complex. Therefore, it’s crucial to work with an experienced attorney who can correctly determine the amount to which you’re entitled.
• Emotional distress. After suffering from traumatic events associated with medical malpractice – as well as adjusting to new limited or diminished lifestyles – emotional distress is a common obstacle with which victims struggle.
• Disfigurement. Some medical malpractice injuries can result in permanent disfigurement, impacting a victims’ self-image and confidence levels. This noneconomic damage can be accounted for in a medical malpractice settlement.

In cases where the at fault party exhibited significant wrongful or negligent behavior, punitive damages may be awarded to punish them and discourage similar events from happening in the future.

Guidance Through The Most Difficult Times

If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, having a knowledgeable attorney on your side will make all the difference in your outcome. For one, medical errors can cause severe complications that will take even more treatment to fix. The Knightshead Law Firm can help you seek full compensation to cover these costs.

Specifically, we can guide you through these difficult times by supporting you with the following:

• Case investigation. We can collect crucial evidence on your behalf, such as witness statements, medical records and other documentation to build up your case. Furthermore, by consulting with our network of compassionate medical experts, we gather an accurate evaluation of the applicable standard of care and identify where deviations took place.
• Determination of liability. By scrutinizing your case details, we can work to identify all parties that could be potentially liable for malpractice. This could include nurses, doctors, hospitals, and other individuals or institutions.
• Calculation of damages. We can look into all of your apparent economic damages, such as medical expenses and lost income, in addition to more complex and less obvious noneconomic damages – like emotional distress and disfigurement–to determine the full extent of your losses.
• Settlement negotiation. While insurance companies representing medical providers and institutions leverage highly aggressive tactics to avoid paying victims the amount to which they’re entitled, we have the experience and skills required to fight back. We can advocate for you to secure a just and fair settlement outside of the courtroom.
• Litigation. While not always necessary, sometimes our legal team determines that taking a case to court can result in optimal outcomes. For example, if insurance companies are not willing to come to a just and fair settlement, we may recommend pursuing litigation. We can bring your case to court, presenting a legally sound narrative with supporting evidence to shed light on the negligence involved in your case.

On top of your recovery, it can be extremely difficult to bring a case against a doctor or health professional. You need a lawyer with experience in medical malpractice law who knows the best methods for navigating these cases. We know how overwhelming this can sound when you are hurt and worried about what will happen to you, so we provide the best guidance we can.

Why Work With the Knightshead Law Firm on Your Medical Malpractice Case?

At the Knightshead Law Firm, we have a deep understanding of the financial, emotional, and physical damages that victims and their families suffer from medical malpractice. Clients in Baton Rouge continue to come to us because of the following:

• Strong listening and investigation skills. We will devotedly research and prepare your case while listening to your input and concerns to pursue the best options for you. As your case evolves, we can keep you informed of developments through each step of the way, modifying strategies according to your wishes.
• Demonstrated track record. We boast over 15 years of experience securing positive verdicts and settlements for our clients, bringing this experience to each new case. From robust resources to in depth knowledge, we leverage what we have to help clients hold negligent providers accountable.
• Tailored approach. A compassionate medical malpractice attorney is deeply rooted in the Baton Rouge community, and understands that these issues don’t just impact you, they are relevant to all of us. Therefore, we approach each case with respect and compassion, creating unique legal strategies needed to keep you and our communities safe.

Representation You Need for Your Medical Malpractice Case

If you have put your trust in a medical provider or entity and have been let down by emotional, physical, or financial harm, it’s important to not face the situation alone. You may be entitled to significant compensation. Let us guide you through the process of bringing your case to justice. Do not hesitate to contact us online or call 225-388-5265 if you have been wronged by a health care provider. We are in Baton Rouge and work with clients throughout all of Louisiana.