Fayetteville Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Serving Clients in Fayetteville, NC

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEYS IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC

If you or someone you love has been injured by a health care 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville’s Proven Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Led by two of North Carolina and 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 lawyers serve clients across North Carolina, and welcome attorney referrals on complex claims across the U.S. Call to request a free case evaluation.

NC Medical Malpractice Law: Understanding The “Standard of Care”

Health care 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 health care 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 malpractice 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.

Our Record Setting Results from Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

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$13,000,000

$13,000,000 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

Catastrophic Injury Resulting from Error in Compounding Medicine

$8 Million

Child loses his legs because of malpractice.

$3.3 Million

Laborer left comatose following hospital malpractice.

Medical Malpractice Examples

Medical malpractice can take many forms. Common examples include:

Birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy and kernicterus
Surgical errors and anesthesia errors
Medication errors
Missed diagnosis leading to metastasis of cancer
Failure to diagnose stroke or heart attack
Emergency room errors
Hospital negligence / administrative errors

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM IN NORTH CAROLINA

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 attorneys in North Carolina can help 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.

If A Loved One Has Been Injured in an Medical Accident, Call Edwards Kirby Today!

919-780-5400

OUR COMMITMENT TO Fayetteville VICTIMS

We know that medical errors can have devastating consequences, causing unexpected and unnecessary physical, emotional, and financial hardship. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice in Fayetteville, we’re here to help you navigate this challenging time.

Our team of lawyers are well-versed in North Carolina medical malpractice law and committed to holding negligent medical professionals accountable. We’ll work tirelessly to investigate your case, gather evidence, and build a strong legal strategy to recover the maximum compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, plus pain and suffering.