A well-versed attorney is crucial when a healthcare professional causes harm instead of healing. Doctors and other medical professionals are supposed to heal us. Above all, they pledge to do no harm. But what happens when a doctor or other health care worker who treats you does do you harm?
At The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., our Virginia Beach medical malpractice lawyer is a skilled, experienced advocate for patients and their families. Negligent doctors and healthcare providers must be held accountable. If you are or your loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence, we are ready and able to work with you on your case. Please call us today to set up a free, strictly confidential consultation with a diligent personal injury attorney.
Obstetrical Medical Malpractice Settlement
$1,200,000
The plaintiff mother gave birth to a young girl with shoulder dystocia. Plaintiff mother claims that she requested a C-section delivery but the hospital claimed that she had progressed to far and that a vaginal delivery was safe. Plaintiff mother had a prior C-section birth due to complications and hospital should have known that a vaginal delivery presented risks that could have been avoided by C-section delivery. During vaginal delivery, doctors placed excessive pressure on the baby’s shoulder and the child sustained a brachial plexus injury and resulting Erb’s Palsy. Plaintiff girl had severely limited use and development of her right arm as a result of hospital’s failures.
Doctors are human and sometimes make mistakes. But when a doctor is negligent and causes you injuries, you shouldn’t have to pay for medical care that you shouldn’t have needed, especially if you miss work while you heal. With the help of the attorneys at The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., you can receive compensation for the medical care you need after the injury and for lost wages if you cannot work. This compensation can help you recover financially after you’ve been hurt.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are highly technical and complex. The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., has successfully litigated many of these cases, and you can rely on our expertise. We’ve worked with medical malpractice lawsuits in areas such as:
A doctor or hospital is not automatically liable because of a patient’s poor outcome. You must establish negligence to bring a successful medical malpractice claim in Virginia. Put another way, patients must prove that they receive substandard care from the medical provider and that the poor caused harm. Our law firm knows how to build and pursue malpractice claims. We work with many qualified medical experts to build cases. Trust a Virginia Beach medical malpractice attorney to understand your situation and to help you seek justice for your injuries.
$500,000
Doe had suffered a spinal cord injury and was wheelchair bound. She was admitted to Woe’s healthcare facility for physical therapy and during a physical therapy session the therapist attempted to have her stand in parallel bars and Doe slid forward from her wheelchair and onto the floor, fracturing both ankles. The physical therapist should have had assistance in this activity to prevent Doe from falling.
Beyond proving negligence, our Virginia Beach medical malpractice attorney will fight to maximize your recovery. Even when liability is clear, insurance companies pressure victims to resolve cases for less. At The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., we know how to help our clients get the most compensation possible. Through a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may be eligible to recover monetary damages for:
Every medical malpractice claim involves a unique set of facts and circumstances. We will invest the time and resources to understand your cases and craft a personalized strategy focused on getting you the best outcome. Our law firm has a proven record of successful results in malpractice and injury claims.
At The Law Firm of Carlton F. Bennett, P.L.L.C., our Virginia Beach medical malpractice lawyer provides effective, results-driven advocates for patients and their families. We know how to hold negligent hospitals and physicians accountable. Call 757-267-6436 for a free, no-risk consultation about your medical malpractice case today, or complete and submit our online contact form. With a law office in Virginia Beach, we handle medical malpractice claims throughout the Hampton Roads region.
