Tulsa Medical Malpractice Law
Medical malpractice, also called medical negligence, is the failure of a medical professional to meet the standard of good medical practice in the field in which the medical professional practices.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider – doctor, hospital, HMO, nurse, other individual or entity licensed to provide medical care or treatment – does something that competent doctors would not have done, or fails to do what a competent doctor would have done, resulting in personal injury or wrongful death.
Surgical errors – leaving foreign objects in body, nerve damage, organ damage, improper surgical technique, improper placement of screw
Anesthesia errors – Lack of oxygen during surgery, allergic reaction
Doctor error – failure to diagnose, misdiagnoses, failure to treat, impaired physicians
Hospital errors – negligent hiring, nursing errors, failure to monitor
Emergency room errors – failure to properly evaluate condition, delayed diagnosis, failure to monitor, etc.
Prescription drug errors – improper administration of medication, wrong medication
Birth injury – failure to adequately respond; improperly administered drugs, misuse of medical devices, improper care during the birthing process
Defective medical products – recalled hardware, mesh recalls
Diagnosis errors – failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis
Wrongful death – failure to treat, failure to diagnose, failure to monitor
Medical malpractice law is complex and therefore it is important to engage an experienced Tulsa malpractice attorney like Stoops & LaCourse, who understands the complex issues that apply. Medical malpractice claims involve analysis of medical records and all tests and studies such as MRI, CAT Scan, pathology studies, etc. to determine the viability of the claim.
How We Can Help
The attorneys at Stoops & LaCourse have experience with insurance companies and will not be misled by their tactics or force you into an unfavorable settlement. Stoops & LaCourse can advise whether it is worth your time to pursue legal action. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means that if you do not win your case, you will pay no fee. Be wary of those who require money up front. Our experienced Tulsa medical malpractice attorneys will cut through red tape and the maze of paperwork required to resolve your claim. They will also provide advice on how to resolve your dispute without having to take your case to trial. This can save you time, money and the emotional energy needed to fight a court battle.
If you or a loved one have been a victim of medical malpractice, you need a Tulsa attorney that can work closely with you to pursue a case against the parties responsible for your injuries. Please contact us or for more information or request a consultation using the form on this page.