Polk County Medical Malpractice Law Firm
Experienced Medical Negligence Attorneys in Des Moines, Iowa
It is an unpleasant fact, but doctors and other medical providers make mistakes. When their mistakes result in an injury to you that would not have happened otherwise, you are entitled to just compensation for your losses.
If you are injured by a medical mistake, you may have a medical malpractice claim. The Jeff Carter Law Offices, P.C., in Des Moines, Iowa, has the experience to represent you. Contact us today for a free consultation with a lawyer about your injury. Medical malpractice cases are complicated, and it is important to hire an attorney that has the knowledge and experience it takes to navigate the many legal procedures involved.
Medical Mistakes
From a sponge left inside an abdomen to the misdiagnosis of disease, removal of the wrong limb to improper follow-up care - it has all happened before. We represent clients who have been injured by doctors and medical providers in situations such as:
- Surgical mistakes, including unnecessary surgery, incorrect organ transplants, damage to adjacent organs, holes following gastric bypass. Surgical mistakes include the failure to provide proper follow-up care after surgery, which can result in infections and other complications
- Pregnancy and birthing cases, including failure to perform necessary caesarian sections, delivery mistakes and failure to identify complications
- Mental health and psychiatric cases, suicides, premature release from confinement or an mental institution or improper doctor-patient relationships
- Plastic and cosmetic surgery, including surgical mistakes or follow-up care after tummy tuck, permanent makeup and breast augmentation or reduction procedures or improper tattoo removal
The Medical Standard
You place a lot of trust in your medical provider. Whether it is a surgeon, physician or psychiatrist, you rely on his or her skill and opinions. A misdiagnosis or surgical error can have serious, and sometimes permanent, effects on your health.
Like any highly trained professional, medical providers are required to use reasonable care under the circumstances. Proving that they failed to live up to this standard and that their failure resulted in your injury is the basis of a medical malpractice claim. Your first step is to act quickly, within the two years you have to file a claim.
The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The resulting lawsuit will be one in which the doctor's insurance company and attorneys will attempt to deny liability. Lawsuits involving medical issues are particularly complex. From filing the complaint and taking depositions to handling settlement negotiations and, if necessary, going to trial, we will be on your side.
We will use our network of medical experts to examine your injury and determine whether and how it could have been prevented. We will challenge the experts hired by the other side. The litigation process and medical issues may seem intimidating, but it does not have to be. We will keep you informed and educated throughout the process.
Contact us for a free, confidential initial consultation to discuss your medical malpractice claim. We offer free initial consultations and accept Visa and MasterCard. Our office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and in-home, weekend and evening appointments are available by appointment. For medical malpractice cases, there is no fee unless we recover for you.
