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West Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney
Charleston, West Virginia Birth Injury Lawyers
At Berthold, Tiano & O’Dell, located in Charleston, West Virginia, a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer can effectively represent your case. When individuals enter into agreements with health care providers for treatment, they are placing their health and well-being into the hands of medical practitioners. Though there are inherent risks involved with nearly all forms of medical treatment, patients deserve, and should be able to expect, the highest level of professional competence when they are in the care of a medical treatment facility, be it a hospital, nurses’ clinic, nursing home for the elderly, or a chiropractic center.
If a doctor, nurse, or other health provider has caused you injury or suffering as the result of negligent and reckless care, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against him or her. If you live in West Virginia area and would like to speak to a medical malpractice or birth injury lawyer about your claim, contact Berthold, Tiano & O’Dell today.
Common Types of Malpractice
At our Charleston, West Virginia office, our staff is committed to protecting victims' rights. Patients who have suffered injuries as a result of medical negligence should contact a medical malpractice lawyer today for a case review. Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and improper administration of drugs or sedatives are among the most common types of medical malpractice. Unfortunately for the patient, these errors often result in life-changing injuries or afflictions, and in extreme cases, can even result in wrongful death. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can greatly increase the severity of any existing medical conditions, as many ailments can quickly escalate if not treated. Surgical errors can result in irreversible damage and long-term afflictions that require extensive medical care. If a doctor amputates the wrong leg or leaves a foreign object inside of a body following surgery for example, the results can be devastating. If you have suffered as the result of a negligent and reckless health care provider, you may be eligible for monetary compensation.
The goal of our lawyers is to help you obtain compensation that is not only enough to cover your current and future medical bills, but also an amount which will demonstrate to others that such negligent actions will not be tolerated. We believe that everyone deserves the best possible medical treatment, and that medical professionals who fail to meet an acceptable standard of care must be held liable for their actions. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of medical malpractice in the Charleston, West Virginia area, a medical malpractice lawyer from our firm may be able to help. Contact our law firm today to schedule a consultation.
Birth Injuries
Our compassionate lawyers understand that an injury to your child can be one of the most devastating experiences in your life. An injury caused by the negligence or reckless actions of a doctor, mid-wife, or nurse during labor or delivery can result in life-long damages to a child. A newborn is especially susceptible to brain damage, as the skull is very fragile, and the brain is still developing. If your child has suffered a permanent birth injury, such as cerebral palsy or Erb's palsy, you may be eligible for monetary compensation.
Cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy are non-progressive, non-contagious brain conditions that result in a lack of muscle tone and coordination. Individuals suffering from Erb's palsy have limited movement in their arms or hands, depending on the severity of the case. Cerebral palsy typically affects the whole body however. Individuals with cerebral palsy often have abnormal posture, overly stiff or slack muscle tone, and a general lack of muscle coordination. If you live in the Charleston, West Virginia area, and require counsel from a birth injury lawyer, contact Berthold, Tiano & O’Dell. Utilizing the advice and counsel of resident medical experts, we can determine whether you have a case or not.
Contact Our Lawyers to Learn More
Our experienced and knowledgeable lawyers are committed to protecting the rights of victims. If you live in the Charleston, West Virginia area and require the assistance of a birth injury or medical malpractice lawyer, contact the law offices of Berthold, Tiano & O’Dell today.