Lake Charles
Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice is an act or omission by a health care provider which deviates from accepted standards of practice and which causes injury to the patient. Simply put, medical malpractice is professional negligence by a healthcare provider that causes an injury.

Although a 'healthcare provider' usually refers to a physician, the term includes any medical care provider, including dentists, nurses, and therapists. Claims may also be brought against hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations or medical corporations for the mistakes of their employees.

Compensation for Injury

Compensation for a victim's injury may include consideration for financial losses such as past and future lost wages, medical expenses and life care expenses; and for physical and psychological harm, such as loss of vision, loss of a limb or organ, the reduced enjoyment of life due to a disability or loss of a loved one, severe pain and emotional distress.

Malpractice Cases are Complex

Medical malpractice cases can be very complex and successfully prosecuting them requires the testimony of expert witnesses such as qualified medical doctors, surgeons, psychiatrists, and other experts. The Townsley Law Firm works with these and other medical experts to carefully prepare cases on behalf of our clients. Most health care professionals are well-insured and have shrewd lawyers who will work on their behalf to invalidate or limit your claim. Our lawyers will take them on, working hard for you, to maximize the value and validity of your claim.

If you or a family member have been injured by the negligence of a healthcare provider, don't wait to contact a lawyer. Statutes of limitations may limit your options if you delay. Contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer at the Townsley Law Firm today for a free initial consultation by calling toll free (800) 433-3305 or by submitting the form on this page.