You trusted the doctor with your baby’s birth or a nurse to give you the correct dosage of medication. When they fail and you suffer as a result, you may have a medical malpractice case. The Centennial personal injury lawyers at Postman Law bring years of experience handling complex medical malpractice matters.
That includes cases brought against doctors, hospitals, medical facilities, and nurses. Our medical malpractice lawyer in Centennial can provide you with a free consultation to review what happened in your case.
Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle in Centennial
To establish medical malpractice, we must document that an established medical relationship exists and that the doctor failed to act as other providers with the same experience, resources, and environment would have. It takes significant experience to know when these incidents occur. Insurance companies simply will not share that with you openly. Some of the types of cases we handle include:
- Birth injuries: Failure to monitor, delayed C-section, drug mistakes, failure to treat, or tool misuse
- Misdiagnosis: Failure to provide an accurate diagnosis of a medical condition or serious disease, leading to worsening outcomes
- Anesthesia errors: Too much or too little anesthesia used, causing harm to the patient during procedures, including pain or brain damage
- Medication mistakes: Too much or too little medication, lack of consent for side effects, dangerous allergic reactions, or improper prescription
- Surgical mistakes: Operations on the wrong site or with the improper procedure, leaving medical supplies in the patient, or mistakes during treatment
If you believe a provider failed you in these or other types of medical malpractice, speak to our attorney first. Avoid talking to the insurance company representing the organization without legal guidance by your side. Instead, let our medical malpractice attorney in Centennial start working on your case.
For a free legal consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer serving Centennial, call 844-767-8626
Who Is At Fault for Your Injuries and Losses
Identifying all parties at fault in a complicated medical malpractice case means that we need to understand both the law and what went wrong during your medical care. Postman Law has extensive experience in this area, and our team of medical professionals can offer insights to help you understand where the failures occurred.
Doctors, hospitals, nurses, surgeons, and other professionals may be at fault when they deviate from the care they provide in ways that other providers with the same experience and resources would not. They did not meet the standard-of-care guidelines for providing you medical attention and support. You, as the victim, must determine when this applies and find the evidence to prove it.
Our medical malpractice attorney will handle the process for you by obtaining medical records, speaking with witnesses, and gathering medical opinions. We hold insurance companies, administrators, and third parties fully accountable for the mistakes they made that caused you to suffer such loss.
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You Must Seek Legal Action Within the Statute of Limitations
Colorado’s medical malpractice statute of limitations (C.R.S. 13-80-102.5 – Limitation of actions) is typically two years from the date of the incident. This is a strict deadline you must meet to seek a claim or lawsuit against those at fault. If you miss that opportunity, you are barred from holding those at fault accountable.
There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, doctors and hospitals often fail to tell you about mistakes made during treatment. You may not know you have a case. The statute of limitations provides for up to two years from the date of discovery.
Keep in mind that there is a maximum of three years in place. That means you cannot bring a lawsuit against the at-fault parties if it has been more than three years from the date of the injury, even if you did not learn about it immediately.
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Warning Signs You May Have a Case
Look for indications that doctors, nurses, or other staff members have made mistakes in providing you with care. These are not always obvious, and often you must speak to another doctor to learn what went wrong. Look for warning signs of medical malpractice such as:
- A child is born with injuries they did not have prior to the labor process
- The surgeon in your case is suddenly no longer helping you, and there were complications to the surgery
- The medical facility refuses to provide you with your medical records
- You have unexplained injuries or illnesses appearing suddenly after taking medication
- Doctors and medical teams outside of those who provided care do not recommend the same care regimen another provider offered to you
Before you seek legal action, call us. Our team will fully review your incident and work to safeguard evidence and records through legal action. We protect your rights to receive compensation by acting as your advocate no matter the type of losses you have.
Recoverable Damages in a Medical Malpractice Case
Your losses include any physical, emotional, and financial losses you suffered directly as a result of the negligent actions. This does not include losses from the care you initially received. Some of the most common recoverable damages include:
- Medical expenses associated with complications or ongoing care needs
- Loss of wages and earnings due to your injuries
- Disfigurement from the incident
- Pain and suffering for all you went through
- Emotional trauma and mental anguish
- Changes to your quality of life
- Loss of earning capacity or permanent disability
- Loss of consortium
Expect our attorney to consider your current and future medical losses and related damages. Over the years, our team has recovered more than $3 billion in damages for our clients through verdicts and settlements. We know how hard it is to navigate these cases. Our long history and extensive experience make the difference.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Centennial Medical Malpractice Attorney Now
Postman Law represents victims of most types of personal injury related to medical negligence. Let us review what happened to you. Then we will work to build a strong claim for you.
You do not need to pay our Centennial medical malpractice lawyer now. You only pay us when we win your case. Contact us now for a free consultation.