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Record-Setting Results for Victims of Medical Malpractice

If you or someone you love has been injured by a healthcare provider, you may be entitled to a recovery for compensation for your losses by pursuing a medical malpractice claim.

Securing needed compensation, however, can be a challenging task.

At Edwards Kirby, our medical malpractice lawyers in NC consult with top-flight experts (including medical and financial experts) to help clients determine their prognosis, future medical needs, and calculations of what compensation they may be due.

Trust Our Greensboro Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Led by two of the nation’s most respected Plaintiffs’ Trial Lawyers, Edwards Kirby has cultivated an unmatched record of success in medical malpractice litigation. This includes:

  • The largest medical malpractice verdict in North Carolina history.
  • North Carolina’s two largest personal injury verdicts / settlements in 2019, both medical malpractice.
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Medical Malpractice Litigation.
  • Hundreds of millions recovered for victims of medical negligence and birth injury.

Our medical malpractice attorneys serve clients in Greensboro and across North Carolina, and welcome attorney referrals on complex claims across the U.S. Call to request a free case evaluation.

Medical Malpractice Law: Understanding The “Standard of Care”

Healthcare providers have a legal duty to provide care that meets the accepted standards of their profession. If, in the course of treating a patient, a doctor, nurse, health care practice, or another provider failed to meet the relevant standard of care, they can potentially be held liable for resulting damages – including any injuries they caused, illnesses they failed to diagnose or timely treat, and wrongful death.

Because medical malpractice law is a highly complex and fact-specific practice area, we encourage those with potential claims to contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation. Per North Carolina General Statute § 90-21-12, that means asking whether the act of the health care provider:

“was not in accordance with the standards of practice among members of the same health care profession with similar training and experience situated in the same or similar communities under the same or similar circumstances at the time of the alleged act.”

Evaluating the standard of care for a medical lawsuit is a complex task that requires extensive investigation into the unique facts of a case, assessment of medical records and evidence, and insight from medical expert witnesses who can attest to the standards of a particular health care profession or specialty.

Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim

To prevail in a medical malpractice claim, victims must generally prove a few essential elements, including:

  • Duty: A health care provider owed the patient a duty of care;
  • Breach of Duty: The healthcare provider failed to meet the duty of care, typically as the result of negligence / medical errors;
  • Causation: The provider’s substandard care was the proximate cause of the patient’s injury; and
  • Damages: The patient suffered actual damages as a result.

Some of our medical claim lawsuit results include:

  • $23.3 million verdict for a child who suffered brain injuries at birth, including cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia.
  • $15 million settlement for an infant who suffered severe brain injury after a nurse failed to properly replace her breathing tube.
  • $13 million settlement during trial for an infant who was permanently injured when EMS failed to adjust an oxygen tube that clearly dislodged, causing brain damage.
  • $13 million settlement for child who suffered a brain injury after being administered an incorrectly compounded drug.
  • $8 million settlement for a child who suffered injuries at birth from a delayed C-section.

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What Damages Can Victims Recover in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Medical malpractice can impact victims and families physically, financially, and emotionally – often in profound and permanent ways. Though every case is unique, medical malpractice victims in North Carolina may be entitled to a recovery of their:

  • Medical bills (i.e. hospitalization, revision surgeries, etc.)
  • Future medical needs (i.e. therapy, medications, and assistive care)
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Lost income and lost future earnings
  • Emotional suffering
  • Loss of companionship and support (for a victim’s family)
  • The permanence of their injury
  • Loss of a body part/loss of use of a body part
  • Scars and disfigurement

At Edwards Kirby, our Greensboro medical malpractice lawyers consult with top-flight experts (including medical and financial experts) to help clients determine their prognosis, future medical needs, and calculations of what compensation they may be due.

Medical Malpractice Examples

Our medical malpractice lawyers work with victims in Greensboro and take on a variety of cases. Common examples include:

  • Birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy and kernicterus
  • Surgical errors and anesthesia errors
  • Medication errors
  • Failure to diagnose stroke or heart attack
  • Emergency room errors
  • Hospital negligence / administrative errors
  • Failure to provide appropriate treatment
  • Healthcare-related negligent credentialing
  • Medical Misdiagnosis
  • Improper administration of anesthesia
  • Lack of informed consent
  • Failure to adequately monitor patients during treatment
  • Unreasonable time delay in treating a previously diagnosed condition
  • Improper administration of anesthesia
  • Nursing home abuse or neglect of any form

If You or A Loved One Has Been Injured Call Edwards Kirby Today!

919-780-5400

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to a statute of limitations – a time limit beyond which claims cannot be filed, and victims cannot be compensated for their damages.

In North Carolina, the statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases can vary depending on the circumstances involved (as well as for minors and persons with disabilities). For example, it may begin:

  • On the date of injury,
  • The date of death, or
  • The date a victim “discovers” their injury was caused by negligence (i.e. when a person with metastatic cancer learns a doctor previously failed to diagnose their early-stage cancer).

Edwards Kirby’s medical malpractice lawyers can help Greensboro victims determine the statute of limitations in their case. Because there is a time limit, we encourage those with potential cases to reach out for help as soon as possible.

LET PROVEN TRIAL LAWYERS FOR MEDICAL LAWSUITS REVIEW YOUR CASE & OPTIONS

Edwards Kirby has tremendous respect for health care professionals, and we know an unfortunate outcome does not alone mean medical malpractice has occurred. Our team of lawyers who specialize in medical malpractice work closely with expert physicians and surgeons to make these determinations objectively and accurately, and to help clients with valid claims seek the justice and compensation they deserve.

Because medical malpractice is a highly complex and fact-specific area of law, we encourage those with potential claims to contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation. Our team has helped many Greensboro families in the aftermath of medical errors, and we welcome the opportunity to help your family as well.

OUR COMMITMENT TO GREENSBORO VICTIMS

Greensboro, often associated with its textile industry, is home to renowned educational institutions like the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T State University). If you suspect medical malpractice in Greensboro, our Greensboro medical malpractice attorneys are here to assist you. We’re dedicated to holding medical professionals accountable for their actions and ensuring patients receive the care they deserve in this manufacturing and educational hub.

If You or A Loved One Has Been Injured Call Edwards Kirby Today!

919-780-5400

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