Renton Medical Malpractice Lawyer Success Story
Renton Medical Malpractice Settlement Worth $2.625 Million
John Doe v. Hospital and Doctor, (Superior Court – Confidentiality Settlement)Baby suffered from hypoxia and traumatic brain injury during birth caused by negligence of treating doctor and hospital nursing staff. Baby was born cortically blind, with cerebral palsy and other multiple birth defects. Plaintiffs contended this was caused by medical negligence during birthing.
Total settlement $2,825,000.
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Renton Attorney on Medical Malpractice Claims
Sample Case: $1,900,000 Rob Kornfeld resolves action against a radiologist and hospital by reason of their combined failures to diagnose an intracranial aneuyrsm clearly shown on an MRA scan. With timely diagnosis, this should have prevented an intracranial bleed. Because the MRA imaging study was misread, this caused the patient to suffer an injury from a bleeding aneurysm. Patient survived but is now permanently disabled. Settled 2010.
Medical Negligence:
Over the years Rob has handled many cases involving medical negligence of both adults and children, involving hospitals, doctors, lower tier health care providers and nursing home/elder abuse.
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Q. How can I tell if my case involves medical malpractice or not?
A. Experiencing a poor medical outcome does not automatically equal medical malpractice. In order to prove that you are the victim of medical malpractice, you have to prove that you did not receive reasonable care. Where your injury occurred and the level of skills available in the location are also evaluated. As a medical malpractice attorney I have handled many medical malpractice cases and am able to evaluate your information and assist you to determine if you have a case.
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Is there a normal settlement I can expect for a medical malpractice case?
A. No, because every case is unique. Factors that contribute to the final settlement include: 1) changes in earning capacity; 2) impact on life functions; 3) jury perception of the injured party; 4) general feelings about medical malpractice in the region. A medical malpractice attorney can give you a better idea of what type of settlement you might receive after reviewing your case.
We cannot give you any numbers regarding how much an actual claim may be worth because of how much changes on a case by case basis. However, we can offer you a free consultation to go over your potential claim. Contact our Renton, WA medical malpractice lawyers anytime for a free consultation.
NP couple sues over botched throat surgery
A North Platte couple filed a lawsuit against a former North Platte doctor over what they say was an unnecessary and botched operation that damaged the woman’s vocal chords.
Barbara and Bradley Peterson filed suit against Dr. Lawrence Davis, now living in Colorado, on Dec. 7.
They alleged in their complaint that in December 2007 Barbara was seen at Davis’ office for treatment of a multinodular goiter. Davis recommended a total thyroidectomy be performed, the document said.
Davis explained to Barbara that he would use a recurrent laryngeal nerves monitoring device during the procedure to identify and avoid damage to the sensitive nerves in her throat, the suit claimed.
Immediately following the procedure, however, Barbara Peterson began experiencing hoarseness and shortness of breath. The suit stated that Davis saw Peterson at least six times following the procedure, and each time she exhibited those symptoms.
The lawsuit alleged Davis told Peterson the problems would abate and that he vocal cords were not damaged during the procedure.
In March 2008 Kearney ear, nose, and throat specialist Dr. Thomas Connely evaluated Barbara Peterson, the suit said. He diagnosed her with bilateral vocal cord paresis, meaning her vocal cords were not functioning. Connely also told Peterson that despite Davis’ claims to the contrary, the North Platte doctor had not uses a monitoring device during the thyroidectomy, the suit stated.
In July 2008 Omaha ear nose and throat physician Dr. Frederic Ogren confirmed Connely’s diagnosis, and the lawsuit said in August 2008 Barbara Peterson had to be checked into the emergency room at Great Plains Regional Medical Center due to respiratory distress.
In January 2009, Ogren performed a tracheostomy and laser cordotomy on Barbara Peterson. The suit said a few days later she experienced severe breathing difficulties and was again taken to GPRMC.
The lawsuit said Ogren removed Peterson’s tracheostomy tube in May 2009.
The Petersons claim Davis was negligent in not employing a monitoring device and that the procedure was unnecessary in the first place. Barbara suffered permanent vocal cord damage, scarring on her neck from the tracheostomy (necessitated by the botched thyroidectomy), and permanent shortness of breath, according to the complaint.
They are seeking damages for past and future medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. The suit claimed medical expenses had already exceeded $67,000.
Davis was also named in a lawsuit filed in July by the estate of Doug Watson. That lawsuit alleged that Davis inserted a tube into Watson’s artery, instead of his jugular vein, leading to a crippling stroke. No new motions have been filed in that case since August.
Renton Medical Malpractice
In any Renton Medical Malpractice lawsuits proof of medical negligence is ultimately the plaintiff’s responsibility; there must be irrefutable evidence that breach of duty and professional negligence caused the patient’s injury.
If you are thinking of filing a lawsuit against your health care provider, I would recommend you do 3 things. Get all of the contact information of the personnel responsible for providing care to you or your family member, be sure you have all of the patient’s medical records and contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area. Under the Washington statute of limitations you have 3 years to file a Renton Medical Malpractice lawsuit.
If you are seeking legal assistance with your Renton claim, you are welcome to contact our Renton Medical Malpractice Lawyers for a free consultation. We also assist our clients in Washington with Bellevue medical malpractice, Everett medical negligence lawsuits, Kent medical malpractice cases, Lynnwood medical liability laws and Seattle Medical Malpractice.