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 Raleigh, North Carolina
Medical Malpractice -
Hardison & Associates,
Attorneys at Law
Medical malpractice is an act or omission by a health care
provider which deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical
community and causes injury to the patient. The word "malpractice" has a
connotation of greater culpability than negligence.
Although the term is most often associated with physicians, medical malpractice
includes the acts and omissions of any medical care provider, including nurses,
therapists and dentists. Claims may also be brought against hospitals, clinics,
or medical corporations for the mistakes of their employees.
In handling medical malpractice claims, lawyers quickly learn
that the success of the case depends upon the network of experts in the medical
and legal field who can work with a firm and the case during its investigation
and handling of medical malpractice claims. At
Hardison & Associates we have made sure our network of
experts is available to assist you in the pursuit of your claim.
Kenneth L. Hardison formed
Hardison & Associates with the belief that a new type of law firm was needed in today’s day and age. Ken’s vision centers on providing the outstanding results gained from an experienced team of professionals
with personal attention to the client and uncompromising integrity. More than just words, every attorney,
paralegal, and staff member at
Hardison & Associates is dedicated to meeting the needs of the client.
What does a medical malpractice claim consist of?
If a medical provider (a doctor or a hospital) makes a mistake and “breaches the
standard of care” existing in North Carolina at the time of the mistake, this
can give rise to a malpractice claim. The person injured will have to have been
damaged as a result of the mistake. These damages can include:
- Pain and Suffering
- Medical Treatment and Care because of the injury
- Lost Income
- Permanent injury resulting in future damages
- Death
What happens first?
At
Hardison & Associates we review every claim before we agree
to undertake the investigation phase of the claim. If we believe on the face of
information provided, together with preliminary medical reports, that you have
sufficient grounds to believe some type of malpractice exists and the damages
are worth pursuing, our firm enters into a contract with you that provides for a
fee based upon the amount of that is ultimately recovered for you.
Many times we have evidence of malpractice but the damages are not sufficient to
warrant the filing of a law. Most medical malpractice claims have out-of-pocket
expenses ranging upwards of $75,000.00 depending on the size of the claim. For
that reason, and because the claimant is ultimately responsible for the costs,
we make sure that the damages are severe enough to warrant filing suit. MOST
MALPRACTICE CASES GO TO TRIAL!
How do I know if I should even consider filing a Malpractice Claim?
It never hurts to have an attorney review the claim. In North Carolina, there is
a short time frame (two years if death involved and three years if injury
results) but that time frame can be extended based upon certain criteria. At
Hardison & Associates we always suggest you consult an
attorney experienced in malpractice to find out if you have a claim. However
realize that even though there are many, many cases of negligence on the part of
medical providers, some claims simply aren’t worth pursuing due to the large
amount of out-of-pocket expenses on the part of the claimant.
Medical malpractice cases are often extremely complex
Proof of medical malpractice or negligence requires testimony from medical
experts. The defending doctor, medical provider, or insurance company often has
access to documented factual information, to experts, and to nearly unlimited
defense funds. Take control. Protect your rights. It may seem like the doctor or
hospital that hurt you holds all the cards. They don't.
Hardison & Associates can help you even the odds. We will
work hard to ensure that you receive every penny you deserve. Every malpractice
case is different - together we can develop a strategy based on your individual
case.
Hardison & Associates provides specialized legal
experience in the following areas:
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Medical Malpractice |
Misdiagnosis |
Hospital Negligence |
Birth Injury
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Cerebral Palsy
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Surgical Errors |
Failure to Treat |
Medication Errors |
Nursing Home Negligence
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Catastrophic Injuries |
Mass Torts, Including Vioxx, Celebrex |
Social Security |
Car / Auto / Truck Accidents
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Products Liability |
Whistleblower (Qui Tam) Cases and Investor
Fraud.
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Personal Injury |
Locations served include: |
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Wake County |
Person County |
Forsyth County
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Persons County |
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Johnson County |
Guilford County |
Orange County
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Raleigh |
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Fayetteville |
Dunn |
Charlotte
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Southern Pines |
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Greensboro |
Myrtle Beach, SC |
High Point
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Dunn |
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Durham |
The Triangle / Triad |
All of North Carolina
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For further information, please contact
Hardison & Associates or
Consultwebs.com, Inc.
Additional
North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers Profiles:
NC
Workers Compensation Lawyers,
Raleigh Medical
Malpractice Attorneys, Raleigh
Personal Injury Lawyers,
North Carolina
Accident Attorneys,
NC Personal Injury
Attorneys.
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