Medical Malpractice

Alabama Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At Watson, Jimmerson, Martin, McKinney, Helms & Artrip, P.C., we are experienced in medical malpractice law and can help clients determine whether malpractice has occurred. Doctors and other healthcare providers must adhere to a certain standard of care when treating patients. If a patient is harmed because this standard is breached, it could give rise to a medical malpractice claim.

While a simple mistake may not be enough to constitute negligence or malpractice, a death or injury caused by the failure to provide a reasonably appropriate standard of care or the failure to diagnose an easily detectable illness may be malpractice. When someone is injured as a result of the negligence or misconduct of a dental or medical professional, the law provides a means of obtaining compensation, allowing the injured party or parties to get on with their lives. Contact an Alabama medical malpractice lawyer to discuss any medical malpractice matter. We offer a free initial consultation and accept medical malpractice cases on a contingent fee basis.

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Our medical malpractice experience involves a wide range of matters ranging from recalled drugs to failures to diagnose cancer. Some of the errors and medication problems for which we can represent patients are listed below.

Medical and Surgical Errors

• misreading of mammogram or x-rays
• birth injuries from obstetrical malpractice
• anesthesia mistakes
• surgical errors
• cancer misdiagnosis
• incorrect medication prescribed
• incorrect medication administered
• failure to monitor
• operation on the wrong body part

Problem Drugs

• Vioxx
• Bextra
• Zyprexa
• HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
• Meridia
• Levaquin
• OrthoEvra birth control patches
• Paxil

Several of our attorneys specialize in evaluating and pursuing claims for victims of defective medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs that have been recalled or removed from the market after injuring or killing patients. If you suspect that you or a loved one has been injured by a defective drug or  medical device we will gladly evaluate your situation. Contact the medical malpractice attorneys at Watson, Jimmerson, Martin, McKinney, Helms & Artrip, P.C. to discuss your case. We offer free initial consultations, and accept medical malpractice cases on a contingent fee basis.

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