Hawaii Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Legal Representation for Medical Malpractice Victims
We represent individuals and families who are hurt by the medical care they receive. You have the right to competent healthcare.
If you are hurt by:
- A lack of knowledge
- Failure of a healthcare provider to use reasonable, accepted practices
- Inattention or a lack of care
- Poor skill and ability
- Intentional misconduct
You have the right to expect adequate medical care. The person treating you must have the knowledge, skill and training to provide care that meets acceptable standards.
When there is a failure to meet that standard, a victim may receive compensation. A Hawaii medical malpractice lawyer can represent you in claiming your payment.
See what your case may be worth and start today.
Call Recovery Law Center at (808) 597-8888.
Medical Malpractice Legal Claims
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is when a person receives incompetent medical care. It may occur because of a lack of skill, inattention to work or practices that fall below standards of reasonable care.
What is a medical malpractice lawsuit?
A medical malpractice lawsuit is a claim for compensation brought by a victim of medical malpractice. The person seeks a financial payout because of the harm they have suffered from substandard medical care.
What are the common types of medical malpractice?
Some common types of medical malpractice are:
- Failing to recognize signs and symptoms of a diagnosis
- Errors in performing an operation or procedure
- Lack of consent, Not informing the patient of the risks of a course of treatment
- Chart mix-ups
- Dispensing the wrong medication
- Negligent care, not providing sufficient nursing care and patient monitoring
- Misreading test results, not communicating results or acting on them when necessary
- Emergency room negligence
- Leaving a patient without attention for too long, poor patient monitoring
- Birth injuries and inadequate care during childbirth
- Not taking symptoms seriously, resulting in a delayed diagnosis
Healthcare providers rarely admit their mistakes. They may deny wrongdoing or try to avoid questions. They may refuse to give you information.
You need the help of a Hawaii medical malpractice lawyer. Recovery Law Center is in the fight with you. We know how to overcome the challenges you face when going up against medical care providers.
Your legal recovery is key to your emotional and physical recovery. We use all resources at our disposal to work for justice for you. We can investigate what happened and pursue your settlement or judgment. Contact us now for your free consultation.
Experienced Representation for Medical Malpractice Victims
Our experienced legal team stands up for your right to top quality medical care. Being the victim of medical malpractice can cause additional injury. It can make it take longer to recover from the initial medical issue. It can even be fatal.
Taking new cases – Fighting for your rights
Recovery Law Center focuses our resources on helping individuals and families when they are hurt. When we represent you in a case involving inadequate medical care, we may assist with any of the following:
- Investigating what happened and how the patient was harmed
- Identifying who was responsible for failing to provide adequate care
- Gathering evidence including working with experts to explain the medical details
- Understanding what damages are appropriate
- Filing the legal claim and following procedural requirements
- Negotiating your settlement
- Presenting your case at trial, speaking for you at court hearings
- Preparing court documents
- Developing a legal strategy, exploring all the options and creating a plan for you
- Answering your questions throughout the case, communicating with you and keeping you updated
Healthcare providers often have large teams of lawyers to fight responsibility for poor medical care. However, you can have experienced legal representation. We aggressively investigate for our clients and pursue your legal rights.
Seeking Compensation When Medical Care Goes Wrong
Medical malpractice may occur in:
- Emergency rooms
- The doctor’s office
- Specialist care
- Ambulance and emergency response
- Urgent care, walk-in clinics
- Laboratory work and examining test results
- Surgeries and surgery centers
- Medical care, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic and other areas of medicine
Doctors who are both generalists and specialists can commit malpractice. In addition, nurses, physician’s assistants and aides can all be responsible for substandard medical care.
How long do you have to sue for medical malpractice?
Hawaii has a medical malpractice statute of limitations. That’s the time limit to file a claim. While it’s usually two years, it can be extended up to six years in cases of delayed discovery of the injury. There are additional exceptions for children under 10 and the legally insane.
Our lawyers will pursue every option for you to receive compensation for medical malpractice. Call (808) 597-8888 to learn about your rights and options.
Why choose our medical malpractice lawyers
Recovery Law Center offers Hawaii medical malpractice legal representation, working tirelessly to pursue favorable outcomes for our clients. We take our responsibility seriously.
Here are some reasons people choose our legal team:
- A law firm designed to represent victims
- Resources to aggressively serve the needs of individuals and families against large and powerful healthcare organizations
- Offices in Honolulu with appointments also available in Waipahu
- Cases handled throughout Hawaii
- Available 24/7 for client intake and consultation
- Members of the Hawaii Association for Justice
- Named First Place Best of Hawaii by KITV 4
- AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating, Top 10 Attorneys – American Jurist Institute and Lawyers of Distinction
- A legal team with wide experience and dedication to the mission of helping people like you
Medical malpractice is often life changing. It results in physical pain, emotional anguish and financial loss. We aim to seek compensation for you that reflects your losses and acknowledges what happened.
Taking New Cases – Free Consultation
Take the first step towards receiving compensation. Talk to a Hawaii medical malpractice lawyer at Recovery Law Center.
Your consultation is free. We are taking new cases now.
We know that you are struggling with being a medical malpractice victim. We work on all fronts to make sure you have the help that you need.
Call (808) 597-8888 today to begin.
