Longview Heights Medical Malpractice Lawyers

When you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical professional's mistake, it can feel overwhelming. Here in Longview Heights, Washington, we understand that finding the right legal help during such a difficult time is crucial. At Moseley Collins Law, we've spent over 40 years helping people just like you navigate the challenging journey of medical malpractice claims.

Medical malpractice happens when doctors, nurses, or other healthcare workers make mistakes that harm patients. It's more common than most people think. Sometimes it's a wrong prescription, other times it's a surgery gone wrong. What matters is that someone got hurt because a medical professional wasn't as careful as they should have been.

Let's break down the most common ways medical professionals can make serious mistakes:

• Operating on the wrong body part or patient
• Missing obvious signs of serious illness
• Giving the wrong medicine or wrong dose
• Causing harm during childbirth
• Making mistakes with anesthesia
• Not preventing serious infections
• Missing critical problems in the emergency room
• Waiting too long to start important treatment

If you're dealing with a medical issue in Longview Heights, you might have been treated at one of these facilities:

Local Medical Centers

• PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center - Offers comprehensive medical services
• Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Medical Office - Provides primary and specialty care
• Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Serves the broader community

The numbers are shocking. Johns Hopkins Medicine found that medical mistakes kill more Americans than anything except heart disease and cancer - over 250,000 people every year. That's not counting the many more who get hurt but survive.

These errors can lead to:

• Ongoing pain that just won't go away
• Extra surgeries you didn't need
• Months or years of extra recovery time
• Missing work and losing income
• Depression and anxiety
• Permanent health problems
• Not being able to enjoy life like before

We know medical cases are tricky. That's why we:

• Talk to you for free about what happened
• Look carefully at every detail of your case
• Gather all the evidence we need
• Stand up to insurance companies
• Take your case to court if needed

We've earned hundreds of 5-star Google reviews because we truly care about our clients. We've won millions for people hurt by medical mistakes, though every case is different and we can't guarantee specific results.

We help people throughout the Longview Heights area, including:

• All neighborhoods of Longview Heights
• The city of Kelso
• Castle Rock
• Kalama
• Woodland
• Cathlamet
• Rainier
• St. Helens
• Clatskanie
• West Longview

Time Matters

Washington State gives you a limited time to file a medical malpractice case. That's why it's important to talk to a lawyer as soon as you can.

What Happens When You Call Us

1. We listen to your story in a free meeting
2. We get copies of your medical records
3. Our experts review what happened
4. We file your claim with all the right paperwork
5. We try to settle your case fairly
6. If needed, we take your case to court

Proving Someone Made a Medical Mistake

To win your case, we need to show:

• You were actually the doctor's patient
• The doctor or nurse made a serious mistake
• That mistake caused your problems
• You had real harm because of it

What You Might Get Back

Every case is different, but you might receive money for:

• Doctor and hospital bills
• Income you lost while sick
• Physical and emotional suffering
• Future medical care you'll need
• Lost ability to work
• Physical therapy and recovery costs

These cases are different from other types of lawsuits because:

• Medical terms and procedures are complicated
• There are special rules and deadlines
• Hospitals have strong lawyers defending them
• There's often a lot of money involved

If you think a doctor made a mistake:

1. Write down everything you remember
2. Get copies of your medical records
3. Call us at 800-426-5546
4. Come in for a free talk about your case
5. Learn what choices you have

While we help people after mistakes happen, here's how to protect yourself:

• Ask questions about your treatment
• Tell your doctors everything about your health
• Keep track of your medicines
• Know what rights you have as a patient

Call Moseley Collins Law at 800-426-5546. We'll listen to your story for free. While we can't give legal advice until you're our client, we can help you understand your options and point you in the right direction, even if we can't take your case.

Medical mistakes can change lives forever. If you're dealing with one, you don't have to face it alone. Our team has helped countless people through similar situations, earning hundreds of 5-star reviews along the way.