Wyoming Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Medical Malpractice Claim in Wyoming
It’s not ok when an emergency room delays treatment for a patient’s deadly condition. It’s not ok when a radiologist fails to detect cancer in time to treat it properly. It’s not ok when hospital staff allows a patient to fall while transferring them to another bed.
Every year, over 250,000 people are killed due to preventable medical errors. According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University, medical malpractice is the third leading cause death in the United States.
There is no excuse for careless behavior that results in a horrible tragedy. If you suspect that you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. right away. Our award-winning trial lawyers will investigate your case.
If your injuries were caused by medical malpractice, we’ll file a claim to help you get the money you need to get better. Call (877) 433-3906 to learn more today.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
When a medical professional commits a negligent act that harms a patient, it’s called medical malpractice. During your lawyer’s investigation, we will determine if you were harmed due to negligence, which means a medical professional deviated from the standard of care.
Doctors, nurses, chiropractors, pharmacists, lab technicians, hospital administrators, and staff can all make errors that result in medical malpractice. For example, if you are having surgery to remove a cancerous kidney and the surgeon removes your healthy kidney instead, that act violates the standard of care. No reasonably competent surgeon would have made this mistake.
Why You Need a Wyoming Medical Malpractice Attorney
If you have been harmed by a medical professional who failed to meet the standard of care, you have the right to seek justice and reparation through a malpractice lawsuit.
Your Wyoming medical malpractice lawyer will review your medical records and interview everyone involved in the incident where you were harmed. They will also consult with expert medical witnesses to determine whose act of negligence caused your injuries.
Causes of medical malpractice may include:
- Failure to provide proper treatment
- Failure to get informed consent
- Poorly coordinated care
- Communication errors
- Fragmented insurance networks
- Ignoring safety protocols
- Lack of accountability
Cases We Handle
The trial lawyers at Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. have won our clients millions of dollars in settlements for medical malpractice. We know how to build a winning case. Our team has a deep understanding of the complex issues involved in a medical malpractice case, and we know how to break it down for a jury.
Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. has successfully litigated the following types of medical malpractice cases and more:
- Birth injuries
- Misdiagnosed meningitis
- Blood pressure medication errors
- Chiropractic malpractice
- Hospital errors
- Blot clots
- Surgical errors
- Pharmacy errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Chiropractic injuries
- Defective medical devices
- Brain injuries
- Medication errors
- Emergency room errors
- Hospital falls
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Wrong site surgery
- Paramedic and EMT malpractice
- Heart attack misdiagnosis
- Nursing malpractice
- Compartment syndrome misdiagnosis
- LASIK errors
- Strokes
Getting Compensation for Your Injuries
In Wyoming, you only have two years to file a claim for medical malpractice, although this deadline may be extended if the medical error is detected later. In any event, it’s important to contact a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. That way, we can begin our investigation right away and make sure all the evidence is being preserved.
Insurance companies do everything they can to save money. They make their profits by paying out as little as possible in settlements. But your medical malpractice attorney will file a claim that accurately reflects the true cost of the harm you’ve endured. This may include:
- Current and future medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Caretaking
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of earning capacity
- Wrongful death
A Winning Team That’s on Your Side
You shouldn’t be expected to pay for injuries caused by someone else’s careless behavior. At Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., we have a proven track record of success in medical malpractice cases, and our team will never stop fighting for you.
Call (877) 433-3906 to schedule a FREE consultation today.
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