Alabama Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Injuries from Doctor or Hospital Negligence and Malpractice in Alabama

Medical malpractice is a serious violation of a patient's right to proper care. This occurs when a doctor or any medical professional fails to provide a level of treatment that is up to accepted medical standards at the time. A simple way to establish whether malpractice occurred is to ask: did the doctor act as any reasonable and experienced medical professional would have in the same or similar situation? If the answer is no, it is possible that the doctor made a mistake, overlooked something or otherwise was negligent. In these situations, the injured patient may have the right to take legal action in civil court in order to seek financial compensation.

Have you or someone you know been subject to poor treatment or a medical mistake in an Alabama hospital or any medical facility? Medical malpractice may result in serious injury to a patient. By consulting with an attorney and determining what you can do to take legal action against the facility or medical professional responsible for your injuries, you may be able to recover compensatory damages - money for medical bills and other items associated with your injuries.

Helping Victims of Medical Malpractice

The Law Offices of Timothy A. Hughes helps patients throughout Alabama who have been injured due to medical malpractice or negligence on the part of a medical professional. We offer a free initial consultation to talk to you about what you have experienced and how a lawyer can assist you in taking the legal action that is your right. Some of the types of medical malpractice claims we help clients with include: medication errors, birth injuries, surgical errors, dental malpractice, failure to diagnose, pharmacy errors, anesthesia malpractice, and more.

Contact an Alabama medical malpractice attorney at our law firm today to learn more about what you can do to file a claim or lawsuit.