Seeking Compensation for Medical Malpractice Victims
We trust doctors and nurses to perform delicate procedures on our bodies because we know they are highly trained professionals. Most of the time, this trust is well placed. However, sometimes they make mistakes that result in injury to their patients.
At Dix, Hunt & McDonald, in Helena, Montana, our attorneys help people injured due to medical malpractice seek compensation. We will stand up for your rights against doctors, hospitals and nursing homes who may try to avoid paying you what you deserve. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. We will charge you no fees unless you are compensated for your injuries.
Holding Medical Professionals to Their Standards
Doctors and other medical professionals have an obligation to comply with the standards of their professions. These standards are designed to prevent avoidable mistakes that can directly harm a patient or make their treatment for an illness less effective. Medical malpractice occurs when the care provided deviates from these professional standards.
There are many areas where medical malpractice can occur. Among the most common types are the following:
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Failure to diagnose cancer and other illnesses
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Prescription errors
Our attorneys will personally explore all aspects of your case to determine what sources of compensation may be available for the harm that has been done to you by medical malpractice.
Paying Close Attention to Montana Law
You may have heard that in Montana, there is a cap on the amount of damages people can receive in a medical malpractice case. However, this law has not yet been tested to determine whether it is consistent with the state constitution.
Our attorneys are carefully watching developments in this area and prepared to pursue the full compensation you deserve. Contact us to discuss how we can help you after a medical malpractice incident.
