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Did you or a loved one suffer severe or fatal injuries due to a doctor’s negligence? You could have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. A successful lawsuit could compensate for your injuries providing much needed financial relief. You could be eligible to receive money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Unfortunately, a successful malpractice claim is not easy to build, especially in Tennessee. David Belk, MD, of TrueCostofHealthcare.org, analyzed malpractice lawsuit data from all 50 states. He found that Tennessee ranks 45th out of all 50 states in damages awarded. However, when you have the team of Murfreesboro medical malpractice lawyers from Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers on your side, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands. Call 800-800-4600 today.
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Our Murfreesboro personal injury attorneys have fought for countless Murfreesboro residents who suffered injuries due to a medical provider’s negligence. We know what it takes to build a successful case. When you enlist our help, we get to work right away, investigating your injury and collecting evidence. A successful case needs to prove four conditions. Together, these conditions show that your doctor committed malpractice:
Andrew graduated from law school in 2017, completed and passed the Kentucky Bar Examination, and then launched his career as a lawyer working at Hughes & Coleman. In his years as an attorney, he has witnessed the underhanded tactics insurance companies use to coerce injured victims into taking a lower settlement than they deserve. Far too often, the initial insurance offer barely accounts for the personal loss that a client currently feels, and it certainly doesn’t project or account for the additional loss they will have to manage for the remainder of their life.
A successful medical malpractice case requires evidence of a duty of care. That is, your doctor had a responsibility to you as a patient. Given that all doctors have a duty of care to active patients, proving this element is often straightforward. We simply must establish that you had a doctor-patient relationship at the time the malpractice occurred. We can do this by presenting billing statements, office paperwork, or insurance documents.
Once we establish duty of care, we must show your doctor did not uphold that duty. We do this by using the “reasonable person” standard. This method compares your doctor’s actions to those of a reasonable person. Here, the reasonable person is another doctor (with similar training in the same field) faced with the same scenario. We can bring in expert medical witnesses to play the role of the reasonable person. Our expert witnesses review the evidence and assess your doctor’s behavior. Then, they testify as to whether a reasonable person would have offered a higher level of care. If they determine that they would have done so in that situation, we can show your doctor failed to uphold their duty.
We next must draw a link between your doctor’s failure and your injuries. Once again, we rely on the testimony of expert witnesses and other medical professionals. We also lean on your medical records and statements from subsequent doctors you have visited. Our team will use this information to build a robust case arguing that your doctor’s lack of care directly caused your injuries.
The final component of our case is assessing the actual damages you incurred. We must show that these damages arose as a result of your injury. Your damages might be economic, noneconomic, or a combination of both. Economic damages involve actual financial loss. These may include medical bills, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Noneconomic damages are subjective but can be worth quite a lot. These damages can include pain and suffering, emotional anguish, and scarring.
An experienced lawyer does more than make promises; they deliver results. We founded Hughes & Coleman to get hard-earned results for each and every one of our clients. We fight hard every day and for every case.
Your medical malpractice case could result in a big payout, depending on the severity of your injuries and your prognosis. A CBS News report found that between 2009 and 2014, the average medical malpractice payout was higher than $350,000. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical malpractice cases decided by a jury verdict favor the doctor. However, you have fighters on your side. The Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers team will build a case for you that establishes the four elements of medical malpractice. In doing so, we will pursue the full scope of damages you deserve, both economic and noneconomic.
Noneconomic damages, which refer to subjective values, may include the following:
Our legal team will fight to maximize your claim and recover every cent to which you are entitled. If your loved one died as a result of their medical provider’s negligent behavior, we can file a wrongful death claim. This type of claim allows loved ones to sue for certain costs associated with the death. This could include damages such as funeral and burial costs, the loss of the deceased’s future income, as well as loss of companionship. If you believe your loved one’s death was due to medical negligence, call us to discuss your case.
The Murfreesboro medical malpractice lawyers at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers are waiting to hear from you. We will fight to hold your doctor accountable and help you recover the compensation you deserve. If you are worried about being able to afford legal help, know that we do not charge out of pocket. We work on contingency, meaning we do not receive compensation until you do. That means no risk to you. To schedule your appointment today, call 800-800-4600.
Cathy White and her team took amazing care of me. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, attentive, and supportive. Knowing I had Cathy on my side gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. I can’t recommend her enough if you’re in need of a lawyer.
I have such a professional team helping me with my case. From the start, they have gone above and beyond for me. I’m treated with respect, kept informed and updated and my team genuinely cares about my case. Every person I speak with is kind, professional, and makes me feel supported every step of the way. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and dedication – they make a stressful situation so much easier. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who needs real help and honest people on their side.
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