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Seeking legal representation for medical malpractice cases in Rhode Island is a critical step towards obtaining justice and rightful compensation for individuals who have suffered harm due to healthcare provider negligence. The top-rated Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyers at Marasco & Nesselbush have the legal knowledge and skill necessary to protect you and the people you care about while pursuing the maximum amount of compensation.
Medical malpractice results in 100,000 preventable deaths each year. Rhode Island ranks eighth in the United States in terms of malpractice claims per capita. Each day, physicians must use their best judgment to make urgent decisions, often with limited information. In some instances, those decisions result in unfavorable outcomes. The Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyers at Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP have the knowledge, experience, and resources to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable for medical mistakes.
Healthcare providers are expected to adhere to a set of accepted professional standards. When healthcare facilities and medical professionals fail to adhere to those standards, it can lead to clients negligence and medical malpractice. Victims of medical malpractice or survivors of victims deserve to receive fair compensation for the harm they sustain.
With the right skills, dedication, and experience, a Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyer can hold hospitals, healthcare providers, and physicians accountable for their negligence.
Representing Rhode Islanders Who Have Experienced Medical Malpractice
We have more than two decades of experience in successfully helping wrongfully injured individuals achieve maximum compensation. We demonstrate our efficacy as experienced medical malpractice attorneys in Rhode Island through the results we achieve on behalf of our clients:
- $7,270,000 jury verdict for a client who suffered lifelong disabilities as a result of medical negligence
- $5.1 million awarded in the wrongful death of a woman as a result of surgical negligence
- $3 million recovered for the wrongful death of an infant who died due to medical negligence
- $1 million settlement for a cancer survivor who was a victim of medical malpractice
- $900,000 recovered for a victim of obstetrical medical negligence that resulted in infertility
What Is Medical Malpractice?
According to the National Library of Medicine, medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider deviates from accepted standards of medical care. This can occur during the course of treatment or through a lack of treatment and can result in injury or even death.
To have a valid medical malpractice claim, your attorney must show that a violation of acceptable standards of care occurred and resulted in your injury. Furthermore, you must be able to prove that your injury subsequently led to measurable losses.
How Does Medical Malpractice Occur?
Medical malpractice may occur during both routine and emergency medical procedures. It can result from a facility or health professional failing to provide care competently or appropriately.
Our law firm handles medical malpractice in practically every practice area, including:
- Anesthesia Errors
- Birth Injuries
- Misdiagnosis
- Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Emergency Room Negligence
- Wrongful Death from Medical Malpractice
- OB/GYN Negligence
- Surgical Negligence
- Nursing Home Negligence
Injured and not sure what your case is worth? Find out for free.
The Process of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Navigating a medical malpractice lawsuit can be a daunting journey for individuals seeking justice for injuries caused by healthcare professionals’ negligence. This process entails several crucial steps, from the initial legal consultation to receiving a verdict. Understanding each stage is essential for claimants to pursue their cases and seek rightful compensation effectively.
Initial legal consultation: Meet with a lawyer to discuss the details of your case and assess its viability for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Gathering medical records: Compile all relevant medical documents and records to support your claim of malpractice.
Determining whether to proceed with a lawsuit: Evaluate the strength of your case and decide whether to move forward with legal action against the healthcare provider.
Drafting and filing a lawsuit: Your attorney will draft the necessary legal documents and file the lawsuit in the appropriate court.
Litigating the claim: Present evidence, witness testimony, and arguments in court to support your case during the litigation process.
Negotiating a settlement: Engage in negotiations with the defendant or their insurance company to reach a settlement agreement outside of court.
Getting your day in court: Attend scheduled court hearings or trial proceedings to present your case before a judge or jury.
Receiving the verdict: Await the decision of the court, which will determine whether you are entitled to compensation for medical malpractice and the amount awarded, if any.
Contact The Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Lawyers At Marasco & Nesselbush Today
Medical malpractice and negligence have become increasingly common in the last few years. According to a Johns Hopkins study, medical errors result in around 250,000 deaths each year, 100,000 of which were preventable.
If you think that you or someone close to you may have been the victim of medical negligence, we are here to help. Our team strives for nothing less than stellar results for each client. We attribute our success to our commitment to hard work, honesty, integrity, and skill. Contact our Rhode Island medical malpractice attorneys today for a free consultation.
