Medical Malpractice

Lafayette Medical Malpractice Attorney

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When you go to a doctor or hospital, you put your life in their hands. You trust them to keep you safe, provide you with the correct treatment, and make your condition better. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Medical professionals make mistakes, and when they do, patients can suffer severe injuries or die as a result.

If you or a loved one were the victim of medical negligence, you need a skilled legal team on your side. At Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C., we have nearly 30 years of experience helping injured individuals and their families. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these cases can take on victims, which is why we are committed to holding the liable healthcare providers accountable for their negligence and maximizing your monetary damages.

For a free, confidential consultation, call our Lafayette medical malpractice lawyers today at (337) 222-3526 or contact us online.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or facility provides medical care that is below the accepted standard of care, resulting in patient harm. These cases can involve a variety of different medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and more. They can also involve hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. When these entities or individuals fail to provide the appropriate level of care, patients can suffer serious injuries or die as a result.

Some examples of medical malpractice include:

Failure to diagnose
Misdiagnosis
Delayed diagnosis
Surgical errors
Birth injuries
Medication errors
Anesthesia errors
Emergency room errors
Failure to monitor a patient
Failure to order the correct tests
Failure to interpret test results correctly
Failure to warn a patient of known risks
Improper treatment
Failure to obtain informed consent

Medical malpractice cases can be extremely complex. To prove that your healthcare professional or facility was negligent, you must first establish that a doctor-patient relationship existed. You must then show that the healthcare professional or facility breached the accepted standard of care and that this breach directly caused your injuries.

Finally, you must show that you suffered damages as a result of the injuries. This can include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. At Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C., our Lafayette medical malpractice lawyers can help you gather the evidence you need to prove your case, and we will fight to hold the negligent party accountable.

Who Can Be Sued for Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice can involve a variety of different parties, including doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and more. It can also involve hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. When these entities or individuals fail to provide the appropriate level of care, patients can suffer serious injuries or die as a result.

Some commonly sued parties in medical malpractice cases include:

Doctors
Nurses
Surgeons
Anesthesiologists
Pharmacists
Pharmacy technicians
Emergency room staff
Healthcare facilities
Hospitals
Urgent care centers
Clinics
Diagnostic labs

When Should I File a Medical Malpractice Claim?

In Louisiana, there is a strict statute of limitations for filing medical malpractice lawsuits. Generally, a claim must be filed within one year from the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered, but no later than three years from the date of the alleged malpractice.

How Can a Lafayette Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help Me?

If you or a loved one were the victim of medical malpractice, you need a skilled legal team on your side. Medical malpractice cases can be extremely complex, and they often require expert testimony. At Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C., we have the experience, skills, and resources to effectively handle these cases. We know what it takes to win, and we are not afraid to take on large hospitals and insurance companies.

When you choose us, we will:

Investigate your case and gather evidence
Work with medical experts to determine the true cause of the injury
Handle all of the paperwork and legal aspects of your case
Negotiate with the insurance company and fight to protect your rights
Take your case to court, if necessary
Keep you informed throughout the entire process

Our Lafayette medical malpractice attorneys will sit down with you, listen to your story, and help you understand your legal options. We offer free consultations, and we handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency basis. This means that we don’t charge any legal fees unless we win your case.

Call us today at (337) 222-3526 or contact us online to get started with your free consultation.

Seven Figure Offshore Settlement $1.2 Million
The firm reached a seven-figure settlement on behalf of an offshore worker who was injured in an incident offshore. The plaintiff had to undergo surgery to repair a neck injury, but couldn’t return to his same employment.
Dump Truck Accident $1.0 Million
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was struck and pushed into a ditch by a dump truck that attempted to pass our client, while our client was attempting to make a left-hand turn. Our client experienced neck, upper and lower back, and right sciatic pain because of this collision.
18-Wheeler Interstate Collision $1.0 Million
The firm’s client was injured when his car was run off the interstate highway by an eighteen-wheeler. The client sustained significant injuries but managed to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) without surgical intervention.
Rear-End Collision $900,444
Our client was a professional truck driver who, while in the course and scope of his employment, was rear-ended by another commercial vehicle. Plaintiff in this matter had serious injuries and underwent spinal surgery.
Serious Car Accident $557,601
Doran & Cawthorne’s client was side-swiped by the defendant-driver, causing her to run off the road into a field. Liability and medical causation were contested.
Rear-End Collision $525,561
The plaintiff in this matter was rear-ended by a company truck in the early morning hours. The air bags did not deploy, nor did Plaintiff lose consciousness. However, his vehicle was a total loss.
Contested Accident $385,000
This case involved a contested accident. Plaintiff claimed the accident was caused when the defendant crossed into his lane. The defendant’s version of events was directly contradicting.
Illegal Highway Merge $385,000
The plaintiff in this matter was attempting to merge onto Interstate 10 when the defendant illegally merged into our client’s lane of travel, causing our client’s vehicle to violently crash into the wall of the interstate.
Low Impact Collision $275,000
Plaintiff was struck by a commercial driver on a residential road, causing a low-impact collision. The firm’s client did have some preexisting medical issues with his neck and back.
Rear-End Collision $272,803
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was stopped in traffic due to an automobile accident a couple of yards ahead. The defendant was inattentively driving a commercial vehicle, failed to see that our client had stopped, and violently rear-ended our client’s truck.

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Relief
An injury is a devastating thing to have to deal with and a legal case on top of it can seem impossible. Our firm’s personal injury attorneys are able to offer peace of mind when you know that someone with experience and commitment is handling the situation.
Litigation
When a case can’t be worked out through negotiation, Doran & Cawthorne has no qualms about taking the matter to court. Whether before a judge, or jury, we will gather the evidence necessary to present your case before the fact-finder in the best light.
Negotiations
It is all too common for insurance companies to offer less than what they know to be fair. Our lawyers will negotiate on your behalf, and won’t compromise for anything less than the amount they know you should be receiving.
Results
Our lawyers don’t just talk it…we strive to deliver. You can rest assured you’ll have experienced personal injury counsel with Doran & Cawthorne on your side.
Experience
Having handled hundreds, if not thousands of injury cases in Louisiana, Texas and elsewhere, we can assess the best options for each case.
Advice
Our firm’s attorneys will guide you in the right direction to make sure your case is developed effectively to your advantage.

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Choosing this firm was one of the best decisions of my life.
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