Medical Malpractice Attorney Fighting for Justice in WV and GA

Hatcher Law Offices Represents Medical Malpractice Cases

Recent studies indicate that medical malpractice is far more widespread than we may think. When we look to medical professionals for care, the last thing we expect would be additional injury or substandard treatment. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional does not utilize a reasonable standard of care. If proven that a patient’s injury is due to improper actions or negligence, the care provider may hold liability. Call us today at (800) 554-7198 for a consultation. Hatcher Law Offices represents the individual in suits against hospitals and other health care facilities, and against doctors, dentists, and other health care professionals whose negligence has resulted in injury to the patient, or to the patient’s family or survivors.

Medical Malpractice Comes in Many Different Forms

Some of the types of cases that Hatcher Law Offices may be able to help with include:

– Doctor misdiagnosis of a disease or injury
– Failure to diagnose an injury or disease
– Surgical mistakes, such as operating on the wrong body part, botched surgery, or leaving surgical instruments in the body
– Obstetrician failure to recognize potential birth complications or monitor fetal distress
– Nursing home caregiver negligence or abuse to elderly or disabled residents
– Pharmacists who incorrectly dispense or label medication

All of these forms of malpractice can have tragic consequences for the patient involved. If you or a loved one has a severe injury due to the action or inaction of a medical professional, you may be entitled to seek compensation for:

– Medical expenses
– Pain and suffering
– Mental anguish
– Physical impairment
– Disfigurement
– Lost wages
– Loss of earning capacity

Punitive damages may also be assessed if the defendant displayed wanton misconduct.

Trust Hatcher Law Offices to Pursue Justice in Malpractice Cases

It is best to find medical malpractice lawyers with the expertise and resources to pursue and resolve your case. If you believe that you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, please contact Hatcher Law Offices.