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Birmingham Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Mistakes or Negligence by Doctors, Nurses, Surgeons and Other Medical Professionals in Alabama

When we visit the doctor, we expect (and have every right to do so) that we will receive a standard level of treatment and care. We place our health and our very lives in the hands of medical professionals every day. One mistake or one act of carelessness or negligence may cause serious injury or even the death of a patient. As such, doctors, surgeons, nurses and other professionals in the field of medicine are held to a higher standard of legal obligation than professionals in other fields.

If you were injured by medical malpractice in Alabama, you may have grounds for a lawsuit against the professional or facility responsible for your injuries.  

The first step to take is to talk to an Alabama medical malpractice attorney about what occurred and whether you have grounds for a civil suit. Then, depending on your unique situation, you can take your case to court or work toward a negotiated settlement that will offer you financial compensation for what you have experienced and will experience. This may include money for:

• Medical bills, including future medical care
• Medical supplies, medicine or assistive devices (wheelchairs, crutches, etc.)
• Lost wages if you missed work
• Loss of earning potential if you can no longer work or cannot work in the same field
• Emotional trauma

Attorney for Malpractice and Medical Negligence Claims in Alabama

At the Law Offices of Timothy A. Hughes, we help people throughout Alabama who have been injured or who have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice or medical negligence. Some of the types of cases we handle in this regard include, but are not limited to: birth injuries, failure to diagnose, medication errors, medical errors, pharmacy errors, and surgical injuries.

In cases such as this, it is important that a patient have an advocate for his or her rights. A medical malpractice claim may be highly technical, and the party against whom you take legal action will likely have an attorney of their own. Ensuring you have an Alabama medical malpractice lawyer by your side every single step of the way can help ensure you reach the best possible resolution for your case - and this may mean a higher amount of financial compensation when all is said and done.

For help with your case, contact Birmingham medical malpractice attorney Timothy A. Hughes today. Your initial consultation is free and confidential.