What is Medical Malpractice
A. Medical malpractice occurs when a health professional fails to follow established procedures for his/her medical specialty resulting in an injury to the patient. Nursing home abuse, failure to follow proper diagnostic procedures, misdiagnosing, prescription errors, surgical errors, birth injuries and hospital or nursing negligence, HMO and lower tier health care provider negligence, e.g. family doctors, mid wives, physician’s assistants, medical assistants are common areas in which medical malpractice can occur.
If you or a loved one has been victimized by medical negligence/malpractice financial compensation may be an option. We have helped many people like you recover for their losses in cases of malpractice. Contact an Everett personal injury lawyer at our firm today for a free consultation to learn more.
Everett, WA Paralysis Attorneys
Paralysis is the loss of strength in a limb or muscle group, resulting in limited motion or mobility. Paralysis is the result of damage to nerve cells that run from the brain to the spinal cord to the muscles. The severity of the paralysis is dependent on the location of the injury.
The following are different forms of paralysis:
Paraplegia - legs are partially or completely paralyzed
Quadriplegia – both legs and arms are paralyzed
Monoplegia – one limb is paralyzed
Diplegia – The same region of the body on both sides is paralyzed
Hemiplegia – one side of the body is paralyzed
Automobile accidents, sports accidents, falls and medical malpractice are just a few of the causes of paralysis injuries. Paralysis may be a short or long term result of the injury. Should it be permanent, the cost to provide for the injured individual can be outrageous, including medical costs, physical and occupational therapy, other specialists, and loss of wages.
Rob has experience in handling catastrophic injury cases involving paralysis and life care plans. Email him at Rob@kornfeldlaw.com or call 1 (800) 282-4878 to schedule a free consultation or case evaluation over the telephone, by e-mail or in person at a convenient location for you, either at our main office, a satellite meeting location, in your home or at the hospital.
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Q. What is birth injury malpractice?
A. Birth injury malpractice is a specific type of medical malpractice referring to negligence relating to the delivery of babies, including premature babies. A birth injury malpractice attorney focuses on proving whether a medical professional involved with the care of the baby, such as a physician, physician’s assistant, family doctor, nurse or midwife, failed to follow the acceptable standards of care, resulting in an error and injuries. Any care which fell below the standard of care of a reasonably prudent health care provider may give rise to a cause of action for medical negligence. In delivering a baby, for example, a mid wife is held to the same standard of care as an OB-GYN.
If you or a loved one of yours has been victimized by some type of medical malpractice in Washington State we can help you. Contact an Everett, WA medical malpractice lawyer at our firm today to learn more, free of charge.
Contingency Fee Representation
Since the cost of legal services are always a major concern, Rob offers legal services on a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee is simply a fee based on a percentage of the recovery, which is paid at the conclusion of the case. If there is no recovery there is no fee. Typically, there is no money up front.
Call 1 (800) 282-4878 for a free consultation or simply e-mail Rob for an initial case evaluation: Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com . Rob offers a free consultation at the firm’s main office in Kirkland, Wa. or at meeting locations in Seattle, Everett, or wherever it is convenient for you. If you are unable to leave your home or the hospital, Rob can come to you.
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If you have been injured in Everett or elsewhere in Washington State contact an Everett personal injury lawyer at Kornfeld Law for a free consultation.
Our Firm in the News!
Allstate Insurance Co. will reimburse thousands of Washington drivers for out-of-pocket medical expenses under a tentative settlement of a class-action lawsuit.
Pamela Coffell of Snohomish County sued Allstate in 2005, alleging that the company arbitrarily limited payouts of reasonable medical expenses resulting from a car accident.
Rather than cover the full cost of her medical bills, the company used a billing software program that arbitrarily determined the average pay rate for a procedure in the geographical area and then paid out only 85 percent of the rate, said David Breskin, an attorney for plaintiffs.
Coffell had personal-injury protection on her car insurance and paid premiums on the policy, believing that Allstate would cover the full cost of reasonable expenses regardless of who was at fault, said Robert Kornfeld, another attorney for the plaintiffs.
After she was involved in a car accident in July 2004 and submitted her medical expenses, Allstate often didn’t cover the full costs, leaving her to make up the difference, Kornfeld said. The company never explained why, he added.
The amount may have been small each time, but it added up to hundreds of dollars that Coffell had to pay out of her own pocket to cover the gap, Kornfeld said. “They should be forced to disclose that. It’s not fair,” he added.
Ryan Priest, a spokesman for Allstate, said the company has entered a tentative settlement. “However, we deny wrongdoing in connection with the litigation,” he said. “We believe our medical bill review practices are in full compliance with Washington state law.”
A hearing to complete the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 19 before King County Superior Court Judge William Downing.
The lawsuit, which was certified as a class action, may affect 30,000 to 40,000 insured in this state, Breskin said.
The tentative settlement covers anyone who was injured in an accident covered by an Allstate car insurance policy and filed claims under personal-injury protection or Medpay coverage and whose claims were adjusted using “the ADP or Mitchell Medical bill review system,” according to the settlement.
Those covered by the lawsuit will receive $45 and a percentage of their out-of-pocket expenses based on their coverage, according to the settlement.
“Adjusters do use medical review databases to assist in making fair and accurate claim payment determinations, and that is a common practice in the insurance industry,” Priest said. “Without proper medical bill review, auto insurance could quickly become a blank check for inflated charges and potential fraud.”
But attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that Allstate didn’t make a determination that such expenses were unreasonable before deciding not to pay them in full. Consumers might want to consider that before buying the policy, they said.
Personal-injury protection “covers reasonable and necessary medical expenses for injuries sustained in an automobile accident, up to three years from the date of the accident and up to $10,000,” according to the state Insurance Commissioner’s Office. It also allows for income replacement, funeral expenses and loss of services.
Washington has a mandatory insurance law, but it doesn’t require drivers to have personal-injury protection. Insurers, however, are required to offer the coverage.
If you have suffered injures in Everett or elsewhere in WA we may be able to help you, financially speaking. We as Everett personal injury lawyers know how to pursue a claim against the big insurance companies. To learn more contact a Everett personal injury attorney at our firm for a free consultation today.
Everett, Washington Injury Attorneys: Free Consultation Available
Have you been injured in Everett? Do you think you may have a personal injury claim on your hands, but you’re just not sure? If so, feel free to schedule a free consultation with an Everett, WA injury lawyer at our firm. At our initial meeting, which can be conducted at a time and place of your convenience, we can advise you if your claim should be pursued and give you an idea of what amount of compensation you can expect, how long the process could take and answer any other question you may have about the situation.
If you are serious about pursuing your Washington State personal injury claim call an Everett personal injury lawyer at our firm at 800-282-4878 toll free.
Everett Personal Injury Lawyers: Top Martindale Rating
Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating. As a result of an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Washington State Bar, both lawyers and judges, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded the highest peer review rating to Mr. Kornfeld – an AV rating.
If you have been seriously hurt due to the carelessness or recklessness of another in Everett or elsewhere in the state of Washington you may want to consider filing a claim before your time runs out. If, for example, you were injured in a car accident, boat accident, by medical malpractice or the like you have a limited time (generally 3 years) to file a claim.
Contact our top rated Everett, WA personal injury lawyers for a free consultation at a time and place of your convenience to learn more.
Everett Birth Injury Lawyers
Because birth injuries require tremendous attention to investigate the merits of the case and determine whether the risk and expense of filing a medical malpractice claim is justified, you need an attorney that is knowledgeable and experienced in handling traumatic birth injury cases, which includes retaining all of the necessary qualified experts. The chances of your resolving a birth injury case without the assistance of an experienced birth injury attorney are very slim.
If you feel your child’s injuries were the result of birth malpractice you should not hesitate to speak with an attorney immediately. There is very limited time to file malpractice claims. Contact our Washington State Birth Injury Lawyers for a free consultation.
Recent Car Accident Injury Settlement
Here is a recent injury settlement achieved by the Everett personal injury law firm Kornfeld Law. The client had been injured in King County in an automobile accident.
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Jane Doe v. John Doe driver: King County Superior Court No. 02-2-26432-8 Seattle woman involved in a motor vehicle accident suffered spinal injuries to her neck and low back, radiculopathy, and a worsening of her pre-existing fibromyalgia. A Microsoft employee with a stellar record, she was forced to miss about one year of work over 4 years. According to her rheumatologists, she could not return to her high-stress job as the extra hours and demands of being bent over a computer for most of the day made her injuries worse and caused her to lose sleep. The treating doctors told her to find a 30-40 hour a week job rather than her 50-60 hour position. Given that she was a large wage earner, the insurer agreed to pay its half million dollar policy limit to settle the case.
Total Settlement: $500,000
Now, there is no guarantee your car accident claim could yield a settlement near this ammount or a settlement at all. To find out if you have a claim contact our Seattle personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.
