Gulfport Medical Malpractice Attorney
In Mississippi, we expect our medical professionals to provide us with competent and precise medical care. Despite our expectations, people continuously suffer injuries at the hands of their doctors and other caregivers. If your medical provider made a preventable mistake while caring for you, call the Gulfport medical malpractice attorneys at Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC by dialing (228) 872-8752.
At Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC, we hold providers accountable for practicing substandard medicine and providing unacceptable medical care. Based in Gulfport, we offer compassionate legal representation to victims of medical malpractice.
At Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC, our Gulfport medical malpractice attorneys are:
- Attentive and accessible;
- Experienced and proven successful; and
- Resourceful and knowledgeable.
Let us review your medical malpractice claim today. At Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC, there is no charge for your initial confidential consultation.
Our Experienced Gulfport Medical Malpractice Attorneys Can Help
If you are unsure whether you are a victim of medical malpractice, do not be alarmed. Victims are often confused about whether their medical provider caused their injuries, and medical providers rarely admit fault.
A medical malpractice attorney, like ours at Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC, will work with medical experts to analyze your medical records and determine the true source of your injuries as well as any liable parties.
Additionally, the medical malpractice attorneys at Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC, will:
- Handle all insurance company correspondence;
- Advise accident-related creditors of your pending claim;
- File a civil lawsuit on your behalf;
- Calculate your medical, financial, and personal losses; and
- Negotiate a fair and full settlement of your claim; or
- Move forward towards trial.
Do not delay in contacting Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC. Bringing a medical malpractice claim can prevent other patients from becoming victims of careless medical providers and organizations that provide substandard care to their patients. Call us in Gulfport now.
What Is Medical Malpractice in Gulfport?
Medical malpractice is any medical treatment that deviates from the accepted standards of care for a reasonably careful medical provider under the same or similar circumstances or any omission of treatment, which causes injury to the patient. The most common medical malpractice claims are misdiagnosis, childbirth injuries, medication errors, and surgical errors.
A successful Mississippi medical malpractice claim must show:
- The health care provider failed to exercise that degree of care, skill, and learning expected of a reasonable, prudent health care provider in the profession or class to which he or she belongs within the state acting in the same or similar circumstances; and
- Such failure was the proximate cause of the injury.
Who Can Commit Medical Malpractice in Gulfport?
Medical malpractice may occur at any time during the treatment process, in any medical setting, and by any medical provider or health care organization.
These include, but are not limited to:
- A registered nurse;
- A dentist;
- A podiatrist;
- A chiropractor;
- An optometrist;
- A pharmacist;
- A surgical center;
- An assisted living center;
- A nursing home;
- An emergency medical care provider;
- A home health agency;
- A hospice; and
- A hospital.
Contact a Gulfport Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you or your loved one suffered harm at the hands of any of the above medical professionals, or any other medical provider, contact Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC. We will immediately begin the evaluation of your medical malpractice claim, answer your legal questions, and discuss your legal options with you. Our medical malpractice attorneys will gladly meet you at your home, hospital room, or office if you cannot travel to us. Call us anytime at (228) 872-8752 to speak with one of our Gulfport personal injury lawyers and to schedule your free case consultation.