Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Doctor/Hospital Negligence and Malpractice 

When the care or treatment of a patient is below the accepted standard of medical care, and consequently causes injury or death to the patient, the doctor and/or hospital responsible for treating the patient can be sued for doctor or hospital malpractice.  Doctor and hospital malpractice can result in devastating injuries and debilitating conditions to the patient.  If you or someone you love is the victim of doctor or hospital malpractice in Iowa, it’s in your best interest to consult with a skilled Iowa medical malpractice attorney right away.  An attorney who has experience handling doctor/hospital malpractice cases can inform you of your legal rights, advise you of your best options, and help you take the necessary steps to file a lawsuit and recover damages.

Filing a Doctor or Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit in Des Moines, Mason City, and Cedar Rapids

While doctor malpractice lawsuits are obviously filed against the doctor, hospital malpractice lawsuits can be brought against both the hospital and the hospital staff member responsible for your condition.  This can include nurses, x-ray technicians, laboratory technicians, and any other hospital staff member who contributed to the medical malpractice.  Malpractice lawsuits can also be filed against medical specialists who are considered independent contractors to the hospital, such as radiologists, anesthesiologists, etc.

When a hospital or doctor malpractice claim is successful, you will be awarded compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses (past, current, future), on-going medical treatment, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, decreased enjoyment of life, expenses for any adaptive equipment, and more.  To increase your chances of filing a successful malpractice claim and recovering maximum compensation, it’s best to work with an experienced Iowa medical malpractice lawyer from the early onset of your case.  A well-practiced attorney can investigate your case and collect the evidence necessary to prove fault, establish negligence, and recover a settlement. 

Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney

At McGuire Law, PLC, we are very skilled and experienced in these matters, and have handled countless doctor and hospital malpractice cases on behalf of clients throughout Iowa.  Doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies vigorously defend medical malpractice cases, but if malpractice is obvious, insurance companies will likely settle to avoid the defense costs and publicity.  You can count on us to protect your best interest and do whatever is best for you.  We will not let the insurance companies and defense attorneys dictate your settlement.  If a settlement will serve your best interest, then we will certainly settle your case. However, we will not hesitate to bring your case to trial if that is the better option.   We are committed to holding the doctor or hospital responsible for your condition accountable for their mistakes, and will not back down until maximum compensation has been recovered.   

Please contact a doctor/hospital malpractice attorney at McGuire Law, PLC to discuss your case at a free consultation!