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Louisville Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Doctors and other medical professionals have an enormous responsibility to their patients to ensure that the care they provide meets the standards expected of their profession. When this standard of care is not scrupulously respected and followed, the consequences it can have for the lives and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones can be devastating, potentially resulting in permanent disabilities, illnesses, or even death. For this reason, medical malpractice laws allow injured patients to hold medical professionals accountable for their reckless or negligent care. Contact a Louisville medical malpractice attorney with the Sampson Law Firm today to discuss your case!

The effects of medical malpractice on the lives of those who are impacted can be devastating, from placing burdensome financial expenses on a family to causing lifelong physical and emotional trauma. At the Sampson Law Firm, our Louisville personal injury lawyers believe that injured patients shouldn’t have to face these costs on their own. Fortunately, with the help of a skilled legal professional, many victims of medical malpractice are able to file a successful claim and get the money they need.

Types of Medical Malpractice

Proving medical malpractice can be quite difficult to do on your own, especially as many medical professionals and offices have legal teams dedicated to handling these matters. However, with the help of a Louisville medical malpractice attorney, a patient who has suffered from the following might be able to file a successful claim:

Additionally, if necessary, we are also prepared to helps clients dealing with medical malpractice pursue an insurance bad faith claim, which takes action against insurance companies failing to properly compensate their customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have suffered at the hands of a negligent doctor or medical professional, the medical malpractice attorneys at Sampson Law Firm are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Our experience and knowledge regarding medical malpractice are unmatched, and our attorneys have the skill and compassion you need on your side to ensure the best possible outcome in your malpractice lawsuit. Do not hesitate to call us at (502) 584-5050, or contact us through our website so we can discuss the possibility of pursuing legal action and how we can help you through this difficult time.

What are the elements of a medical malpractice action?

To recover damages due to the malpractice of a doctor or other health professional, you must show the following:

  • The doctor or medical professional failed to adhere to the standard of skill expected of a reasonably competent medical practitioner; and
  • The alleged negligence of the medical practitioner caused your injury.

These elements can be difficult to prove. Without experienced attorneys to help argue your case, you may miss your opportunity to recover damages. If you want the compensation you deserve for the injury you sustained due to the negligence of your doctor or health profession, please call the qualified attorneys at the Sampson Law Firm for help.

What makes medical malpractice cases unique?

Usually, personal injury litigation involves the chance meeting of strangers. For example, most car wrecks involve parties that had never met each other before the accident. In medical malpractice, a patient goes to a medical professional with a problem in hopes of finding a solution. Medical malpractice occurs when the doctor makes the patient’s problem worse. When this happens, there is a breach of trust, which is why malpractice suits are particularly emotional and troubling.

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit?

The statute of limitations for filing a malpractice claim against a physician in Kentucky is one year, meaning you must commence a medical malpractice action within one year of discovering the injury “or in the exercise of reasonable care should have been discovered.” The point is that you have a relatively short period between your injury and when you must file a lawsuit to pursue just compensation. Because of this, you must contact the attorneys at Sampson Law Firm as quickly as possible. Not only will we make sure you file your lawsuit in time, but the sooner you contact us, the better our investigation will be regarding your malpractice claim. This may increase the chance that we recover the maximum amount of financial compensation possible.

Talk with a Medical Malpractice Attorney in Louisville about Your Options

At the Sampson Law Firm, we strive to protect the rights and interests of people in Louisville who have been unduly harmed by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional. Learn more about pursuing such legal action and how we can help you through this trying time by calling (502) 584-5050.

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Sampson Law Firm

1154 S 3rd St
Louisville KY 40203

Phone: (502) 584-5050

Testimonials

Jeff is simply the best. After the amazing work he did on my case, we still remain close friends today. I often stop by his office just to talk to my friend.

- C.R.

I was in a dark place with nowhere to turn. I was completely on my own. I couldn’t work, my bills kept piling up and I had kids to feed. Then I hired Jeff. I don’t know what I would have done without Jeff. It just seemed that he was able to answer any question or situation that came up and was able to right the wrong that was done to me. I would whole heartedly recommend Jeff to any family or friend in that situation.

- M.T.

Nobody seemed to want to take on my insurance company. I finally found Jeff and he not only took on my insurance company, but beat them at trial. He’s the man.

- R.W.

I consider Jeff one of the five percenters. He is in the top 5% of his field in my opinion. He always called me back and kept me advised about my case even when I was nervous. Not only that, he got to know me personally. He knew about who I was, what I did and even talked to me about my hobbies.

- N.G.

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