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Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence

Our firm handles all types of professional negligence claims that arise when doctors and other healthcare professionals are careless. Every one of our clients is special to us and we work as hard as we can to get them the justice they deserve.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice lawyers in North Carolina agree that the State of North Carolina is full of countless wonderful physicians and medical facilities, most of whom are totally honest and dedicated to the good health and well-being of their patients. However, when doctors are careless and someone is injured or killed as a result of that carelessness, doctors should be accountable for their actions and mistakes the same as any other person in any other field.

Medical malpractice is something that should be taken very seriously. Medical doctors should not be immune from their negligence anymore than professional truck drivers should be immune from theirs. If mistakes are made, then compensation should be made to the patient for those mistakes.

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The Facts

Each year in the United States, an average of 80,000 people die as the result or partial result of some kind of medical malpractice. One RAND Corporation Study regarding health care quality by Mark A. Schuster, M.D., Ph.D., Elizabeth A. McGlynn, Ph.D, and Robert H. Brook, M.D., Sc.D., looked at a variety of different autopsy results and found that an astonishing 35% and 40% of medical deaths are the result of an early missed diagnoses, with most ultimately resulting in death. These kinds of statistics are simply unacceptable.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers North Carolina - What Can You Do?

Out of all the medical malpractice situations that occur each year, only an average of 2 percent are ever filed as insurance claims--and most of the physicians involved in these cases are never even disciplined. The important thing for people to know is that they have rights when it comes to the kind of medical care they receive. If they have not been given the kind of medical care they deserved, or worse, were permanently injured as the result of a doctor's negligence, we are here to help!

Medical malpractice lawyers in North Carolina work hard every day fighting for the rights of the people. At Brent Adams & Associates we are proud to offer North Carolina a team of highly experienced medical malpractice lawyers. We are here to serve you, and get you the compensation you deserve.

The law is intended to serve all people equally. However, unless ordinary people who are victims of medical malpractice are represented by competent lawyers who have the resources and ability to employ the necessary experts and technology to properly and aggressively process a claim or lawsuit, ordinary people will not be on an equal footing with medical doctors. That is why Brent Adams & Associates are dedicated to providing ordinary people with representation that puts them on an equal footing with doctors and hospitals.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers North Carolina Resources

It is important that you know and understand all of your rights when it comes to filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, as well as understanding the differences between the countless medical malpractice lawyers North Carolina has to offer. At Brent Adams & Associates we understand that each separate medical malpractice case is different and may require the application of a variety of different laws and regulations, depending on the specific details of your individual case.

For this reason, your initial consultation with us is absolutely free. After reviewing the details of your case with us, you can then make the informed decision of whether or not you wish to proceed with your claim. In this day and age, substantial resources are necessary to take on hospitals and doctors in meritorious lawsuits. At Brent Adams & Associates, we have the all the necessary resources, and will not hesitate to apply them for the benefit of each and every one of our clients.

Would you like to find information about your doctor? If so, go to North Carolina Medical Board.

If you would like for us to examine your case, fill out our online form or call us at 800.849.5931. We will have a member of our staff contact you as soon as possible, so we can get right to work for you!

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North Carolina Doctor Negligence: How to Get Doctors to Wash Their Hands & Protect Patient Health
A study has found that stressing concern for patients lowers medical negligence in NC hospitals by boosting doctor hand washing, which lowers infection rates.
North Carolina Medical Malpractice Reform Laws Explained
This legal article explains the major components of the proposed North Carolina medical malpractice reforms, which include damage caps and ER doctor immunity.
Beware Of Bargain Plastic Surgery And “Awake” Plastic Surgery
A new and very dangerous trend in plastic surgery around the country is "awake" plastic surgery, in which the patient does not go under anesthesia during the procedure. Though it is less expensive than traditional plastic surgery, dozens of people have filed medical malpractice lawsuits following their surgery, and many say that the doctors who perform such medical procedures are untrained and often negligent.
Malpractice Lawsuit Against Hospital for Failing to Diagonoe and Treat Sepsis [PDF]
Complaint filed in a mother's lawsuit against Betsy Johnson Reginal Hospital in Dunn, N. C. for the death of her son who died of sepsis while in the hospital
Brain Tumor Misdiagnosis | Brain Cancer Wrong Diagnosis | North Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Many brain tumors need immediate treatment in order to stop progress, prevent long-term disabilities, and save lives. This means it is extremely important that your doctor diagnose your brain tumor quickly and accurately. Unfortunately, brain tumor misdiagnosis, wrong diagnosis, and delayed diagnosis are all too common in America today.
EMS Mistakes | Common Ambulance Errors
You know that you can be the victim of medical malpractice while at the hospital or in the doctor's office - but what about in the ambulance that takes you there? Learn more about the medical mistakes and medical errors that can happen in the ride to the hospital by EMS and EMT.
Silent Heart Attacks Affect 200,000 People A Year
It's estimated that 4 million people in the United States have suffered from a silent heart attack and never known it. These silent heart attacks, which are just as dangerous as regular heart attacks, are hard to diagnose even though it is imperative that they are treated aggressively.
When Doctors Fail To Diagnose Breast Cancer
The failure to diagnose breast cancer can be deadly - and yet breast cancer is one of the most frequently missed diseases by doctors and other medical professionals. Do you know the ways that doctors can botch your breast cancer diagnosis?
What Is The Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations In North Carolina?
It is important to act quickly in the wake of your medical malpractice incident - North Carolina has a statute of limitation on medical malpractice lawsuit filings. Be sure you are familiar with North Carolina law so that your case sees justice.
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