Memphis Medical Malpractice Attorney
Professionals in all fields of medicine have an obligation to patients to provide a standard level of care and treatment. When a doctor, nurse, surgeon or physician fails to uphold this obligation, a patient may suffer catastrophic injury or even death. Fortunately medical malpractice victims have the legal right to seek financial compensation through civil court proceedings.
A Memphis medical malpractice lawyer at the Law Office of John Whitfield may be able to help you if you or a family member has sustained serious injuries due to medical malpractice or medical negligence of any kind. We represent clients throughout all of Memphis and the surrounding areas in Tennessee and offer a free initial case evaluation to discuss your particular legal matter. With our help, you may be able to make a significant financial recovery either through an out of court settlement or a civil court judgment in your favor. Although most claims settle out of court, our team is willing and ready to litigate on our clients’ behalf if that means a better chance at a positive case outcome.
Proving Liability in Memphis Medical Malpractice Claims
Not every patient who believes they have suffered from medical malpractice will be able to file a claim and recover financial compensation. This is an unfortunate truth. Generally speaking, the patient will need to work with an attorney to prove that:
- The medical professional had a duty or obligation to the patient (i.e. the patient was actually being treated by the doctor or should have been treated by the doctor).
- The medical professional breached that duty.
- The patient suffered injury, physical or emotional.
- The injury the patient suffered was caused by the medical professional’s breach of duty.
Consult a Memphis Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Act now and consult a lawyer at the Law Office of John Whitfield today to learn more about medical malpractice and what you can do to if you’ve been the victim of this serious act of negligence.
Contact our firm today to talk to a Memphis medical malpractice attorney about your case.