Charlotte Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Representing Victims in Med Mal Cases Throughout NC

When you visit your doctor or go to the emergency room, you put immense trust in healthcare providers to properly diagnose your injury and provide the necessary treatment to make the best possible recovery. Unfortunately, there are many situations where patients suffer a further injury that have catastrophic or fatal consequences while leaving families with insurmountable medical expenses.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury due to medical malpractice in North Carolina, Jetton & Meredith can help you hold medical professionals liable and recover your entitled financial compensation.

Our Charlotte medical malpractice lawyers can investigate your case, guide you through the complexities of the legal system, and obtain the award and justice you deserve. Call today!

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in NC

Common types of medical malpractice cases our firm can handle include:

• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to diagnose
• Medication error
• Anesthesia error
• Birth injuries
• Surgery errors
• Emergency room errors
• Pharmacy malpractice
• Wrongful death

North Carolina Medical Malpractice Laws

Just because a patient was injured while under the care of healthcare providers doesn’t mean that he/she has grounds to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. There are certain elements a medical malpractice case must meet for a patient to recover monetary damages.

Medical malpractice plaintiffs have three years from the date of the injury or death to file a lawsuit in North Carolina. Although there is a cap on non-economic damages (e.g. pain and suffering), the cap doesn’t apply to cases involving severe disfigurement, permanent injury, as well as the defendant’s grossly negligent and reckless conduct.

The Elements of a Negligence Case

The following are the four elements that medical malpractice plaintiffs must prove in court:

• The defendant (i.e. healthcare provider) owed a duty of care to the plaintiff
• The defendant breached that duty by failing to provide that duty
• The breach caused the plaintiff’s injury
• The plaintiff suffered damages due to the defendant’s negligence

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation Today

Our Charlotte medical malpractice attorneys can gather supporting evidence, file all the paperwork, and negotiate with insurance adjusters to maximize your award. We can work together with an expert medical witness who could provide testimony supporting your case. Do not hesitate to let us protect your rights and best interests throughout the legal process, while you heal.

For more information about medical malpractice in Charlotte, contact us today to discuss your case.