Improper Discharge

In the majority of cases, doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers provide excellent care. On the rare occasions they do not uphold such standards, "medical malpractice" may result in mistakes or negligence. If you or someone you care about has experienced medical malpractice, you should obtain legal counsel as soon as possible.

Because of the seriousness of medical malpractice, there are very strict laws which have been established to protect victims. These laws ensure that healthcare professionals are held accountable for their mistakes.

There are three primary conditions that must be met for treatment to be deemed "malpractice:"

• A healthcare provider must have been responsible for the victim's care at the time of alleged "malpractice."
• The quality of care given to the patient was below acceptable medical standards.
• Due to medical negligence or mistakes, the patient suffered damages.

Malpractice lawsuits typically involve testimony from experts, such as a doctor who specializes in the type of medicine as the person accused of medical malpractice. Medical issues in these cases can be very complex, and often necessitate expert attorneys on both sides. In the majority of cases, the accused healthcare provider is well-insured, and the insurance company’s attorneys are highly skilled and experienced. To ensure that the victim is fairly represented against such resources, it's critical that the victim hires the right firm. Victims are strongly encouraged to see the firm's track record to determine the firm's level of experience.

At Heygood, Orr & Pearson, our results speak for themselves. We’ve helped thousands of victims get the fair and just compensation they deserved for the pain and devastation caused by medical malpractice. We’ll help you determine if your case warrants legal action, and there is no charge for handling your case. We are paid only after you receive compensation for the horrible tragedy you’ve endured as a result of medical malpractice.

There are several concerns of malpractice cases that you need to be aware of:

Timeliness of your case
Legal time frames are defined individually by each state. We can help you determine how long you have to wait to file a lawsuit for malpractice.
Going to trial
Victims are often concerned with a length trial. While some cases do go to trial, many are settled out of court.
Length of lawsuit
Malpractice cases are often delayed in the courts by insurance companies in order to postpone payment to the victim. At Heygood, Orr & Pearson, we do everything possible to prevent these types of delays.
Costs involved
You pay no out-of-pocket expenses to our firm for trying your case. We receive a percentage of the compensation awarded by the courts for your case.
What your case is worth
Compensation to the victim typically includes monies awarded for pain and suffering, medical expenses, treatment of the injury caused by malpractice and and reimbursement of past, present and future expenses that occurred as a result of the injury.

If you believe you or a loved one has suffered as a result of medical malpractice, please fill out our Case Review Contact Form to the right on this page to find out what your case is worth.

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