Medical Malpractice FAQs

Mobile Medical Malpractice Attorney

How long do I have after a medical error to file a lawsuit?

In Alabama, personal injury cases have 2 years from the time of the incident to file a claim against the doctor, hospital or other medical professional who caused the illness, injury or other damage through negligence or error. It is strongly advised that you contact a Mobile medical malpractice lawyer to assist you with your case as soon as possible after the incident.

How much can be expected in compensation for damages in a case in which the wrong medication caused serious injury?

Each case is unique in degree of injury and must be fully reviewed and evaluated in order to determine what the amount of compensation should be. In cases in which the individual's life and health has been seriously compromised by the medical error, it is likely that the compensation amount will be quite high. It is critical to get legal assistance at once if this is the case by contacting the Law Office of Timothy A. Hughes as soon as possible for a case evaluation.

How do you know if medical malpractice contributed to a birth injury?

In some cases it is necessary to have the medical records reviewed by an expert who can determine whether negligence occurred in the birth process. When a child suffers brain damage from lack of oxygen, there may have been negligence or an error in standard of proper care, and this must be fully evaluated in order to determine if a lawsuit should be filed on behalf of the injured child and their family.

What is medical negligence?

When the standard of care for the patient is deviated from through an act or omission during the medical procedure, this could be determined by the court to be negligence. The accepted standards of practice in the medical community are well-known; when a physician or other medical professional fails to provide this expected level of care and an injury or illness results, this may be considered negligence and a lawsuit or claim can be filed on behalf of the injured.

What can the Law Office of Timothy A. Hughes help with?

The legal team at the firm is prepared to assist clients with any of the following types of medical malpractice cases, including:

Contact a Mobile Medical Malpractice Lawyer from the Law Office of Timothy A. Hughes at once if you suspect you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice.