Medical Malpractice Attorney
in Goodlettsville TN

Law on Medical Malpractice, while complicated, ensures patients get the maximum compensation for any injuries acquired resulting from mediocre treatment. Although standard regulations may vary from different states, wherever you are situated, the medical malpractice attorneys and staff at the Law Office of Tim L. Bowden in Goodlettsville, TN –are knowledgeable about the law. Before a formal complaint is submitted, the patient must provide the following substantial information in order to strengthen their claim:

• A duty is owed by the physician who provided the care
• The health provider failed to do his/her job governed by standards of medical care
• The failure lead to harm or death
• The practitioner failed to follow good conduct contrary to the standards of his/her profession.

Without the aforementioned, claims and complaints will not be considered. The filing of a lawsuit for medical negligence can be very demanding. Therefore choosing the most efficient medical malpractice lawyer is a must.

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Consult A Medical Malpractice Attorney TN For These Claims:

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis. This phenomenon is the most common medical error. Misdiagnosis can cause a serious threat to patients who have been diagnosed wrongly with a disease they do not have. Often, delayed diagnosis may result in further complications and may even result in the death of the patient.

Childbirth Injuries. There are two types of Childbirth Injuries: (1) a pre-natal injury that includes misinformation on ectopic pregnancy, early complications in the womb and even abnormalities in child development. (2) During childbirth where physicians failed to recognize fetal distress, caesarean section procedures and a lot more.

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Medication Errors. Errors in administering medications can pose serious injury to patients, especially to children. Patients may die of an overdose of drugs or taking medicines they are not supposed to.

Anesthetic Errors. Anesthesia is administered to patients who undergo minor or major operations. Some patients with other medical conditions may be at risk when given higher doses of anesthesia. Doctors often neglect certain risk factors associated with individual patients.

Surgery Errors. Typical operation errors would include operating on the wrong site or leaving apparatus in the patient’s body. Negligence by doctors can result in more complex problems such as infection and complications in the operated area. Some problems resulting from surgery errors may arise long after an operation such as pain and sores.

How your Medical Malpractice Lawyers can help you?

They say health is wealth, but we cannot deny that sometimes healthcare providers can cause more harm than healing to patients. Although medical practitioners are well equipped with the knowledge required for providing proper care, sometimes the error can be out of their control. It is important to know your rights as a patient in case this situation arises. Do not hesitate to ask medical malpractice legal advice from Tim L. Bowden Attorney at Law in Goodlettsville, TN. We offer you the best help possible from our personal injury attorneys.  Using our expertise and skills, we will evaluate your case and find a solution for you to be able to receive fair compensation. Call us today for more information on medical malpractice attorney in Goodlettsville, TN.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to prove to be successful in a medical malpractice case?
To be successful in a medical malpractice case, the patient must prove these distinct elements: duty, a breach of duty, proximate cause and damages. If there's one missing element, the patient will not win. It's the patient who has the burden of proof in these cases. The Law Office of Tim L. Bowden has and can successfully address these elements and handle these cases in an exceptional way.

Should I consider a medical malpractice lawsuit if I have had a bad result?
It depends; medical malpractice may or may not be indicated by a bad result. Just because someone experiences complications, it does not necessarily mean that a medical malpractice occurred. A bad outcome can be the cause why a client consults a lawyer, but further investigation is necessary to determine if, in fact, medical malpractice happened. Consulting a lawyer with experience in this area is the only way to determine if a medical malpractice occurred or caused a bad result or complication.

If I think I have been a victim of medical malpractice, what should I do?
Documenting is a good idea. Take note of what happened and everything that happens after the malpractice. Take note of the details too, like the dates of surgery, lab results, if you have a CT scan and the results. You also need to document the names of the nurses, doctors, and other healthcare providers involved.

Am I entitled to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if I have signed a consent form for treatment?
Definitely yes. In fact, another theory you can add to negligence that you can sue for is lack of informed consent. Patient's consent is needed for a procedure to be performed by a physician. A physician can be liable medical battery if they don't have informed consent before a treatment. You need to know your alternatives and options. To prove lack of informed consent case, the patient must again have an expert who can testify to what a reasonable doctor would have informed the plaintiff about the risks and the expert must tell you why the disclosure by the defendant physician was not reasonable under the circumstances.