Medical Malpractice
Do you or a loved one need a medical malpractice lawyer in RI or MA? McKiernan Law handles a select number of medical malpractice cases in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts on behalf of injured patients. Because of the significant time and resources put into these matters, we believe that any successful and responsible medical malpractice attorney does his or her homework and is selective when deciding what cases to take. We are upfront and forthright when reviewing potential cases.
Medical malpractice is simply another term for “medical negligence”. We have represented injured persons with a range of different “medical outcomes”, including death. brain damage, nerve injuries and loss of use of a leg. The four elements of a medical negligence are: 1) Duty; 2) Breach of Duty; 3) Causation; and 4) Damages. There are specific requirements unique to medical malpractice that define more fully the details and type of evidence necessary to meet these elements. In medical negligence cases, unlike in general negligence cases, each of these elements must be established by expert testimony.
In or about 1992, Mr. McKiernan’s training in the area of medical malpractice commenced when he took a position at a firm with a specialized department dedicated to defending medical malpractice cases for insurance companies. He began handling these types of matters for injured persons in the late 1990’s, when he left the insurance defense industry.
In addition to good old fashioned hard work, we utilize modern technology to efficiently manage all of the complexities and records associated with this type of legal work. Technology touches on how we manage our cases, to how we digitally store and number records, to how we present those records at trial. If you or a loved one need a medical malpractice lawyer in RI or MA, contact us to arrange a free consultation.
Example cases:
Wrongful Death. Pelvic injury led to immobilization. Patient succumbed to blood clot which originated in leg and traveled to heart. Defendants were doctor and local hospital. Result: confidential settlement.
Wrongful Death. Death was due to medication overdose. Defendants are a local hospital and the treating doctor. Result: case ongoing.
Loss of Use of Leg Due to RSD/CRPS. Elective surgery resulted in nerve injury and onset of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) now referred to as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Result: case ongoing.
Brain Injury in Post Surgical Patient. Injury occurred when patient was in intensive care following heart surgery. Due to mismanagement, patient suffered a period of very low oxygenation which led to brain injury. Patient recovered significant functionality and was able to return to driving. Result: jury verdict for our client with total value of $3.6 million.
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