Anchorage
Medical Malpractice Lawyer

What Is Medical Malpractice/Negligence?

All medical professionals—including doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, pediatricians, nursing home doctors, and hospital staff—are required by law to abide by the “standard of care.” Essentially, this means that they must do everything they can to provide a proper level of treatment and care for patients. It does not mean that they cannot make mistakes or fail to heal a patient’s illness. However, if a medical professional fails to meet the widely accepted standard of care, either through an act of negligence, omission, or outright malpractice, he or she can be held liable for any resulting injuries or the death of the patient.

Some of the most common examples of medical malpractice include:

• Misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis
• Failing to diagnose a condition
• Failing to treat a condition
• Misreading/misinterpreting test results
• Ignoring patient’s symptoms
• Failing to take patient’s medical history into account
• Surgical errors, such as operating on the wrong site or wrong patient
• Anesthesia errors, including administering too much or too little anesthesia
• Medication and prescription errors, such as over- and under-dosage
• Failing to order/perform necessary tests
• Premature discharge
• Poor or nonexistent follow-up care
• Birth injuries

What Proof Is Needed For A Medical Malpractice Claim?

Undesired medical results do not always mean that you have a medical malpractice claim. Alaskan law states that certain elements must be valid in order to have one.

For a medical malpractice claim, you must be able to prove:

• There was a doctor-patient relationship between you and the defendant
• The doctor or healthcare professional did not meet the medical standard of care that a similar healthcare provider would have provided
• The breach of care caused you injuries or damages that otherwise would not have occurred

Should I Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

These types of cases tend to be very difficult to prove, as victims must show that a doctor or medical facility violated the standard of care and that this led to the victim’s physical, emotional, and/or financial losses. Our Anchorage medical malpractice attorneys are well-versed in this particular area of law; we know what it takes to hold negligent medical professionals accountable, and we are prepared to fight tirelessly for you.

How Long Do I Have To File A Medical Malpractice Claim?

Since medical malpractice injuries are not always discovered right away, the statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice claim works differently than other personal injury claims. In Alaska, you have two years from the date you were injured or in some cases, the date you discovered your injury to file a claim. If you fail to bring your claim forward in those two years, you may forfeit your rights to file a claim. The statute of limitations can be a complex topic, call our firm today to learn how this law may affect your case.

Contact The Legal Team At Farnsworth & Vance Today!

At Farnsworth & Vance, we employ a personalized, client-focused approach to each and every case. Our Anchorage medical malpractice lawyers will work with you to understand your goals and then devise a legal strategy aimed at achieving them. We always prioritize our clients’ best interests, whether that’s pursuing a sizable settlement or taking a case to trial. Our team works with various experts, including insurance insiders, in order to help our clients recover the maximum compensation they are owed.

Call (907)-290-8980 or contact us online to discuss your case with our medical malpractice lawyers in Anchorage near you. We are available for same-day appointments. Free consultation.