Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Phoenix
When you are hurt by negligent or intentional acts of a healthcare giver, The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker is here to help you pursue justice through a medical malpractice lawsuit or claim. We believe the reason you go to a doctor or take medicine is to get well, not to get worse.
What is medical malpractice?
To have a medical malpractice claim, the patient or loved one must prove the caregiver’s actions led directly to worsening the patient’s condition. At The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, our medical malpractice lawyers handle a wide variety of claims for clients in the Arizona area, including claims arising from:
- Missed diagnoses
- Delayed diagnosis
- Lack of informed consent
- Anesthesia errors
- Surgical injuries
- Obstetric/labor and delivery surgical injuries
- Orthopedic surgical injuries
- Spinal cord stimulator injuries
- Improperly prescribed, dispensed or filled medication
- Improperly prescribed, dispensed or filled dosages of medication
- Unreasonable conduct of a physician or health care provider
- Patient neglect and nursing home abuse
Who may be accused of medical malpractice?
Any person or entity providing care for a patient may be guilty of medical malpractice. However, it is important to keep in mind that a malpractice suit is serious business. Corroborating evidence from other medical professionals is often necessary. Examples of the medical personnel that may be implicated in a medical malpractice suit include:
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Medical malpractice in America today
The National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine estimates that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die each year from preventable medical errors. Medical malpractice kills more people each year than died in traffic accidents in 2003, according to statistics from the National Traffic Safety Administration. Medical malpractice and medical errors are the eighth cause of death in the United States, more deadly than breast cancer or AIDS.
Medical errors can happen to anyone . . .
Even celebrities. Saturday Night Live star Dana Carvey went in for a double bypass to save his life only to find out two months later that the cardiac surgeon had bypassed the wrong arteries. The doctor called it an honest mistake, but Dana Carvey had a different opinion as he told People Magazine, "It's like removing the wrong kidney. It's that big a mistake."
Get help during this traumatic time
Injuries suffered as a result of medical malpractice can be severe and life altering. Our firm understands that your immediate goals after going through such trauma are important and need to be facilitated. Common goals include the following:
- Get your medical bills efficiently covered, approved, and paid.
- Make sure you do not suffer financially through lost wages now or in the future.
- Ensure that your insurance company pays for future treatment relating to your injury.
Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.
Contact us immediately
If you think you or a loved one is a victim of the medical malpractice epidemic that plagues our health care system, contact us online or call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at (800) 333-0000. We have offices in Phoenix and Tucson.
Doctors, hospitals and HMOs have legislated themselves special protections that may take away your right to fair compensation for your medical malpractice injuries if you do not act quickly.
The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker – We'll fight for you!
