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Law Office of Arnold, Haynes & Sanders
101 Fountain Square, Suite 2A
Johnson City, TN, 37604
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Powerful Representation by Attorneys Experienced in Medical Malpractice
When you are sick or injured, you trust that the medical professionals providing your care will be competent and that your treatment will fall within the reasonable standard of care to which all healthcare providers are held. Unfortunately, failures on the part of healthcare providers to practice within the standards of care are a very real and frightening part of the healthcare profession.
Perhaps more than any other area of injury law, handling medical malpractice cases on behalf of victims in today’s environment requires skill and knowledge that only experience produces. Because medical malpractice is, simply put, different from other areas of law, it is essential that your attorney understand how to successfully develop and try medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys have placed a special focus on assisting victims and families who have suffered as a result of negligent healthcare. For decades, the firm has handled a broad array of malpractice cases which is of immeasurable value when you must place your trust in an attorney to handle your case. Hiring an attorney because he or she has the largest advertisement can be a critical mistake. The attorneys at Arnold, Haynes & Sanders have a reputation for helping victims obtain the compensation they deserve, and they will fight on your behalf to obtain justice.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when negligence on the part of a doctor or other medical professional results in injury to a patient. Medical negligence can lead to irreparable harm and even wrongful death. In any case involving medical malpractice, victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries. Unfortunately, doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies are reluctant to admit mistakes, and so victims must rely on legal representation to achieve justice. The attorneys at Arnold, Haynes & Sanders may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages related to your injury.
Medical malpractice can involve:
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Failure to Diagnose and Misdiagnosis — When physicians fail to diagnose or incorrectly diagnose illnesses, they put patients at considerable risk for harm. Such errors can result in patients not receiving timely treatment or even the wrong types of treatment. The longer an illness is left untreated, the greater the consequences may be for the patient. Arnold, Haynes & Sanders has handled a wide variety of failure to diagnose cases. Some of the failure to diagnose cases include:
- Cancer of the breast, lungs, bone, and blood
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Fetal Distress
- Neurological emergencies such as Stroke and Cauda Equina
- Radiological errors
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Birth Injury — A birth injury can include cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus palsy (shoulder dystocia), and other forms of nerve and brain damage. Birth injuries can occur just before, during, or immediately after birth and may be the direct result of physicians' failure to act properly to avoid injury to the infant. Birth injuries are among the most devastating injuries that families can face, often resulting in considerable financial and emotional strain.
- Surgical Mistakes — During surgery, doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team must make critical decisions to maintain the safety of the patient. Unfortunately, fatigue, lack of adequate training, and workplace stress can cause medical care providers to make costly mistakes during surgery. Some of these surgical mistakes include errors in administering anesthesia, use of improperly sterilized equipment, amputation of the wrong limb, operation on the wrong body part or patient, and even leaving surgical tools inside a patient's body after a procedure.
- Hospital Negligence — Hospitals often will aggressively seek to promote themselves as providers of the finest medical care in their region. The amount of money spent on advertising hospital superiority over competitors reflects that providing hospital care is a competitive and lucrative business. Injuries occur when the ways that the hospital really does business, along with its internal policies and procedures, fail to measure up to the level of care advertised. Hospitals are no different from providers of other services. If a hospital says it can handle a given medical situation with skill and caring, it should be ready to do it.
- Nursing Home Abuse — Nursing home caregivers are obligated to provide safe and humane treatment to residents. Unfortunately, far too many residents are subjected to continued verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Residents may also be forced to live in unclean or unsanitary conditions while being denied proper nourishment or medical attention.
Contact the Attorneys at Arnold, Haynes & Sanders
The lawyers at Arnold, Haynes & Sanders aggressively represent victims harmed by the negligence of healthcare providers. We understand the financial and emotional hardships that medical malpractice injuries can cause, and we are committed to holding accountable those responsible. We will take the time to understand the specifics of your case, and will work closely with you toward a successful resolution.
You have a very limited time in Tennessee within which to file a medical malpractice case. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact Arnold, Haynes & Sanders immediately.
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