Medical Malpractice

West Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Did a physician misdiagnose your condition or diagnose it too late for effective treatment? Did a surgeon make a mistake during surgery? Did a nurse administer the wrong medication? Doctors, nurses and other medical care providers are held to a high professional standard of care. If a health care professional failed to adhere to the expected high standards and you suffered harm as a result, you have a right to seek compensation for your suffering and costs associated with the aftermath.

At the law firm of Francis, Nelson, & Brison, PLLC, in Charleston, our attorneys have extensive experience handling medical malpractice claims in a variety of areas. This knowledge, as well as our reputation for being ethical and effective advocates, allows us to successfully negotiate settlements for our clients or win a favorable verdict in trial.

Contact our firm today for a free consultation if you have questions regarding a potential medical negligence claim. One of our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your case and help you determine the course of action best for your particular situation.

Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

A medical malpractice ("med mal") claim can result from error by a nurse, family doctor, physical therapist, surgeon or another medical provider. Our personal injury practice represents clients in a variety of claims involving:

• Birth injuries like shoulder dystocia, Erb's palsy or cerebral palsy
• Surgical errors or retained surgical implements
• Failure to diagnose/misdiagnosis
• Prescription errors
• Hospital negligence
• Nursing home abuse/neglect, including bed sores and malnutrition
• Other injuries or acts of negligence

When you hire our office, your case will not be handed off to an inexperienced associate or paralegal. Each case is personally handled by an experienced trial lawyer. You can be confident that you will receive the quality representation you need and deserve to help you move forward with life.

Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Not every misdiagnosis, incorrect prescription or other medical mistake is grounds for a medical negligence lawsuit. Doctors are only held accountable for actions and decisions that a reasonable physician under the same circumstances would not have made and that results in harm.

If you are wondering whether you have a valid medical malpractice claim, or you have questions regarding a medical mistake, contact the law office of Francis, Nelson & Brison, PLLC, in Charleston, for a free consultation and case assessment. Call us at 304-342-4567 or e-mail our office to learn more about our legal services.