Douglas County Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered injury due to medical negligence in Douglas County, you need strong legal advocates on your side. The dedicated team at Moseley Collins Law has over 40 years of experience representing victims of medical malpractice. We are committed to uncovering the truth and holding healthcare providers fully accountable when substandard care leads to patient harm.

Below we explain what constitutes medical malpractice, the common injuries we see, and how an experienced lawyer can prove your case. We also provide an overview of major hospitals and medical facilities in the Douglas County area. Our goal is to inform injury victims about their legal options so they can pursue fair compensation after medical errors turn their life upside down.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional breaches the established "standard of care" when treating a patient. This breach directly results in harm, injury or death.

To have a legitimate medical negligence claim, three key elements must be proven:

1. A patient-provider relationship existed which established a duty of care owed to the patient
2. The provider's actions fell below the accepted standard of care, constituting a breach of duty
3. This breach directly caused the patient compensable injuries and damages

The duty of care refers to what a reasonably competent healthcare provider would have done under the same set of circumstances. If a provider's decisions or actions fall short of this standard of care, it is considered medical negligence.

Some examples of breaching the duty of care include:

• Failing to order tests, lab work or procedures that competent doctors would have under the circumstances.
• Misinterpreting diagnostic results like imaging scans and lab reports
• Delaying medical treatment or failing to perform adequate follow-ups
• Using outdated techniques and procedures that put patients at risk
• Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage leading to complications
• Poor communication that directly results in medical errors
• Discharging a patient prematurely
• Failing to detect conditions like cancers early when symptoms presented

As you can see, the definition of medical malpractice encompasses a wide range of potential errors, omissions, and actions that result in poor patient outcomes. To have a strong claim, a lawyer must prove through medical records and expert testimony that the provider clearly deviated from acceptable medical standards.

Patients decide to take legal action for medical malpractice for a number of reasons:

• They experienced a devastating injury - Some malpractice leads to severe harm like paralysis, disfigurement, loss of limb or organ function. Victims face considerable medical bills, lost income, and permanent lifestyle changes requiring ongoing care.
• Mistakes resulted in the death of a loved one - Malpractice that results in a wrongful death means family members experience significant grief and may struggle financially. Pursuing a case helps hold negligent parties liable.
• Errors caused added health complications - Medical mistakes often create additional health problems that may worsen quality of life and require further treatment. Victims deserve compensation for all malpractice-related harm.
• Negligence resulted in significant income loss - Many malpractice victims rack up major lost income when injuries, additional treatment needs, and recovery time force them to miss work for extended periods. Wage losses must be repaid.
• They want to feel empowered and avoid repeated mistakes - Some patients pursue cases to take a stand against subpar treatment, improve practices and help prevent the same errors from impacting future patients.

The experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Moseley Collins Law guide clients through every aspect of the legal process following negligence. Our team minimizes hassles so you can remain focused on healing and restoring your health. We take great pride in helping patients and families pursue justice and receive full compensation after providers breach their critical duty of care.

Medical negligence can happen across many different healthcare settings and situations. Over four decades, we've handled a vast range of malpractice cases and understand the nuances of proving liability in each unique circumstance.

Some of the more common medical malpractice cases we pursue include:

• Surgical errors - Surgeries involve serious risks even when properly performed. But surgical mistakes like operating on the wrong site or using unsafe methods can inflict tremendous harm. Our lawyers prove negligence through surgical records and expert opinions.
• Childbirth injuries - Mistakes during labor, delivery or postnatal care often lead to permanent harm like cerebral palsy, Erb's or Klumpke's palsy, and other conditions for infants. Mothers also suffer delivery injuries.
• Misdiagnosis & delayed diagnosis - Failure to detect conditions like cancer early or misinterpreting symptoms costs patients the opportunity for effective treatment. We establish how early detection would have impacted outcomes.
• Hospital & nursing home neglect - Elderly, chronically ill, and vulnerable patients often suffer malnutrition, bedsores, infections, falls and other preventable harm from poor monitoring and care.
• Anesthesia mistakes - Poorly administered anesthesia can cause serious injury and in rare cases death. It may also lead to traumatic anesthesia awareness during surgery.
• Prescription errors - Getting the wrong medication or dosage from a pharmacy or during treatment leads to large numbers of avoidable adverse reactions.

No matter what type of medical negligence you or your loved one suffered, our lawyers can thoroughly investigate the circumstances, prove where providers breached their duty, and fight for proper compensation for all your losses.

Trying to handle a medical malpractice claim without legal representation puts you at an extreme disadvantage. Medical negligence cases involve complex laws, rules of evidence and medical expertise beyond the scope of non-lawyers.

A qualified medical malpractice lawyer levels the playing field. They know how to navigate every phase of litigation in your favor. A lawyer also reduces frustrations so you can stay focused on healing.

Benefits of retaining our Douglas County medical malpractice lawyers include:

• We substantiate and prove liability - Using only reputable medical experts, we investigate if acceptable standards of care were breached. It takes an experienced eye to build a compelling case.
• Our reputation encourages settlements - Our proven history of success motivates defendants and insurers to settle rather than risk larger jury verdicts at trial.
• We handle the entire legal process - Medical malpractice cases involve mountains of paperwork and filings. Your lawyer expertly handles everything.
• We know how to maximize compensation - Seasoned negotiators, we know all the tactics to demand damages for the full extent of your losses.
• Contingency fee options - We collect no payment unless you recover damages. Fair fees only come from settlement or award amounts.
• We level the playing field - No need to feel intimidated dealing with insurers, hospital lawyers and healthcare providers directly. We take on those fights for you.

With so much on the line following a medical injury, trusted legal guidance makes all the difference. Reach out so our Douglas County medical malpractice lawyers can discuss your situation during a free case review.

Moseley Collins Law is proud to be distinguished lawyers with more than four decades of success representing injury and malpractice victims.

When you select a medical malpractice law firm, experience matters most. Our proven record of results separates us from less skilled lawyers. We utilize top medical experts and have the talent, experience and resources to take on any healthcare provider - from major hospital systems to individual doctors. Our veteran lawyers do not back down from this important fight for victim justice.

We also provide every client responsive, personalized service. Our commitment involves:

• Treating clients like valued family members, not just case numbers
• Making ourselves available via phone, email and office visits
• Explaining legal processes using plain language - no confusing legal jargon
• Minimizing hassles so clients can stay focused on their recovery
• Aggressive, ethical pursuit of maximum compensation for losses and damages

We care deeply about getting injury victims fair outcomes following medical negligence. Contact our office today to learn how we can help you or a loved one through this difficult legal process.

Below we provide an overview of the major hospitals, clinics and medical centers that serve residents of Douglas County and surrounding communities. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers have helped injured victims recover compensation from providers across the region.

817 S. Canyon St., East Wenatchee, WA 98802 www.cascademedical.org

1201 South Miller St., Wenatchee, WA 98801 www.confluencehealth.org

Various locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Brewster, Omak and Okanogan www.cvch.org

810 Jasmine St., Omak, WA 98841 www.cdhd.wa.gov

200 N. Chelan Ave., Ephrata, WA 98823 www.cbhephrata.org

411 Fortuyn Blvd., Grand Coulee, WA 99133 www.cmccares.org

908 10th Ave. SW, Quincy, WA 98848 www.qvmc.org

801 E. Wheeler Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837 www.samaritanhealthcare.com

If you suffered harm from substandard medical treatment at any hospital, clinic, doctor's office, or care facility in these communities, we encourage you to contact us. We proudly help injured victims and families in these Douglas County cities/towns:

East Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Mansfield, Waterville, Rock Island, Malaga, Palisades, Chelan Falls, Monitor, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Entiat, Ephrata, Soap Lake, Coulee City, Grand Coulee, Quincy, Moses Lake, and Orondo.

Don't delay in contacting our office for a free case evaluation after medical negligence causes harm in Douglas County or surrounding areas. We can immediately begin gathering evidence and formulating a legal strategy customized to the circumstances of your malpractice case while memories and documents are still fresh.

Moseley Collins Law encourages you to reach out for a free, no obligation consultation if you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence in Douglas County or surrounding communities. We can evaluate your situation, answer all questions, and discuss your legal options moving forward.

With more than 40 years successfully representing medical malpractice victims, our seasoned lawyers have the right skills and resources to prove your case and maximize compensation. We utilize only reputable medical experts to substantiate how healthcare providers breached their duty of care. Our firm will handle the entire legal process while you focus on healing.

Do not settle for less than full justice. The dedicated team at Moseley Collins Law is committed to uncovering the truth and holding negligent providers fully liable for all your losses. We take pride in helping injury victims recover the maximum amount they rightfully deserve. To learn more about how our firm can help, contact us online or call today to schedule a free consultation with our team.

Yes, these cases involve complex laws and litigation rules. Healthcare providers vigorously defend claims. An experienced malpractice lawyer levels the playing field.

Yes, reputable lawyers offer free consultations and case evaluations to injury victims. This lets them assess the merits of your case and provide their expert opinion on legal options.

Most work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no upfront payment is required to retain their services. The lawyer only collects a fee if they recover compensation for you. This makes top lawyers accessible to all.

Yes, the contingent fee model allows anyone to afford representation. All costs are paid from the settlement or award. No fees come out of your pocket.

You may recover compensation for medical bills, lost income and benefits, out of pocket costs, disability and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment, emotional distress, and other malpractice-related losses.