Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Big Lake, WA

When doctors make serious mistakes, lives change forever. Here in Big Lake, Washington, our neighbors who've been hurt by medical errors often feel lost and overwhelmed. At Moseley Collins Law, we've spent decades helping people just like you navigate the difficult journey of holding healthcare providers accountable when things go wrong.

Sometimes bad medical outcomes happen even with good care. But when healthcare providers make preventable mistakes that hurt patients, that's medical malpractice. Washington State has specific rules about what qualifies as malpractice and how long you have to take legal action.

Medical mistakes can happen in many ways. Over our years of practice, we've helped clients with cases involving:

• Operations on the wrong body part or wrong patient
• Leaving surgical tools inside patients
• Giving the wrong medicine or wrong dose
• Missing obvious signs of serious illness
• Injuries to babies during birth
• Problems with anesthesia during surgery
• Mistakes in the emergency room when things are rushed
• Not telling patients about major risks before procedures
• Getting infections from unclean hospital conditions

Our community is served by several medical facilities. While most provide good care, problems can happen at any of them:

• Skagit Valley Hospital - Known for emergency and specialty care
• PeaceHealth United General Medical Center - Serving our area since 1965

Getting hurt by medical care affects people all over Skagit County. We help victims in:

• Mount Vernon
• Burlington
• Sedro-Woolley
• Clear Lake
• Conway
• Lake McMurray
• Anacortes
• La Conner

Medical malpractice cases are complex. You need someone who knows what they're doing. At Moseley Collins Law, we bring over 40 years of experience to every case. We've won millions for clients hurt by medical mistakes, and our hundreds of 5-star Google reviews show how we treat people right.

• We start with a free talk about what happened
• We get and review all your medical records
• We keep you updated every step of the way
• You don't pay us unless we win money for you

The numbers are shocking. Studies from Johns Hopkins Medicine show medical errors kill more Americans than anything except heart disease and cancer. Over 250,000 people die each year because of mistakes that shouldn't happen.

When doctors make serious errors, the effects ripple through every part of life:

• More surgeries and treatments to fix the damage
• Lost paychecks while you can't work
• Physical pain that doesn't go away
• Anxiety and depression about what happened
• Daily activities become difficult or impossible
• Needing help with basic care
• Permanent changes to your abilities

If you think a doctor's mistake hurt you or someone you love, don't wait to get help. Washington has strict time limits for these cases. Call us at 800-426-5546 to talk about what happened. The call is free, and so is the advice about what to do next.

We make getting help simple:

• First, we listen to your story without rushing you
• We ask questions to understand what happened
• We explain your options in plain English
• We tell you what evidence you should save
• We outline possible next steps
• We answer all your questions honestly

Winning a medical malpractice case means proving four main things:

1. You were actually the doctor's patient
2. The doctor made a serious mistake
3. That mistake caused your injury
4. The injury caused real harm in your life

We gather many kinds of evidence:

• All your medical records and test results
• Statements from medical experts
• Stories from family members about how you've changed
• Pictures and videos showing your struggles
• Bills showing what this has cost you
• Pay stubs showing lost income

Washington State gives patients important rights:

• You can see your medical records
• Doctors must explain major risks before treatment
• You deserve proper medical care
• You can seek money for damages if you're hurt
• You can report bad doctors to the state

While we help after things go wrong, you can take steps to stay safer:

• Write down everything about your medical care
• Don't be shy about asking doctors questions
• Get another doctor's opinion on big decisions
• Look up doctors' backgrounds online
• Keep a diary of symptoms and problems
• Report concerns right away

If you're dealing with a medical mistake in Big Lake or nearby, you don't have to figure this out alone. At Moseley Collins Law, we offer free consultations to help you understand your rights. While we can't give legal advice until you're our client, we can point you toward help and tell you if you might have a case.

Call 800-426-5546 to talk with our team. We understand what you're going through - the pain, the worry about bills, the anger at what happened. We're here to help make it right.

Don't wait too long. These cases have deadlines, and the sooner you get help, the better chance you have of getting fair compensation.