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Have you or someone that you love been injured by medical malpractice at a Charleston hospital or medical facility?

Errors that are made by doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists, and other medical staff while performing a procedure or surgery can often be life-changing for victims and their families.

At the law offices of Stewart Bell, PLLC, we understand the impact that these types of medical mistakes can have on you, and we work quickly to obtain the maximum amount of damages in your lawsuit.

To find out if you have a claim, contact us today at 877-907-9224 for your free case review.

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Get help with your medical malpractice claim today by calling us or submitting your case with our online form for a free review.

Fighting for Your Rights

If you’ve been injured by a healthcare provider, your rights are protected by law. We are here to defend those rights and win you every bit of the compensation you’re owed!

You Only Pay If We Win

There are no upfront fees when you work with Stewart Bell, PLLC. In fact, we don’t charge any fees unless we win compensation for you! No risks, just honest and affordable representation.

You’ve Been Through So Much Already

Medical professionals have a duty to their patients to provide their services safely using the most up-to-date medical information. In cases of medical malpractice, the trust between a physician and their patient may have been breached, and serious, long-term damage can be done to that patient.

We at Stewart Bell, PLLC understand that you’ve dealt with so much due to your injury. You need someone who you can trust and who will provide you with honest legal advice. We can be your compassionate legal advocates, bringing you justice and the compensation you need to move forward.

Injured by a Medical Professional? We Can Help!

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Do I Have a Case?

The number of individuals and families suffering from medical malpractice is staggering. Medical malpractice claims can be pursued if the patient feels that they experienced injuries as a direct result of the actions or inaction of a medical professional. The following are some of the most common types of medical malpractice claims:

  • Misdiagnosis
  • Failure to diagnose
  • Unreasonable delay in diagnosis or treatment
  • Failure to adequately treat the patient
  • Failure to follow up with the patient
  • Surgical injury
  • Birth injury
  • Incorrectly prescribed medication
  • Not providing informed consent to the patient

A medical professional’s mistake doesn’t have to be obvious. Cases such as a failure to diagnose cancer, a delayed diagnosis, or a failure to follow up could lead to tragic consequences.

Medical malpractice represents one of the leading causes of death in the United States every year and is a contributor to life-long birth injuries such as cerebral palsy.

Those who believe they have suffered from the negligence of a medical professional should report the incident immediately as they may be entitled to compensation for the physical, mental, and emotional trauma they have experienced.

There is a two-year statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims in West Virginia. This allows an injured person two years from the date of injury to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you wait too long, you risk losing the chance to seek compensation, so get started today!

What Damages Can I Recover With a West Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

With a medical malpractice lawsuit, Stewart Bell, PLLC can help you recover a variety of types of compensation, depending on the specific circumstances of your case. This may include compensation for any economic damages you have suffered, such as medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury or illness. Future damages that you are reasonably expected to incur may be accounted for in your settlement.

You may also be able to recover non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Additionally, in some cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages, which are designed to punish the defendant for particularly reckless or negligent behavior. 

It’s important to keep in mind that what you may be able to recover will depend on the facts of your case, so get your free case evaluation today to find out the full value of compensation you’re entitled to!

Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Any medical professional that is in the position to make a medical recommendation to their patient may be at fault for medical malpractice if their actions are found to be negligent or out of line with standard procedures. Some of the healthcare providers and industries associated with medical malpractice claims include:

  • Surgeons
  • Dentists
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Chiropractors
  • Cardiologists
  • Pharmacists
  • Nursing homes or other elder care facilities

Medical professionals are human and can make mistakes, but serious consequences can result from ignoring your concerns, which will only lead to more pain and suffering if malpractice did indeed occur. Those who have experienced a medical error should not hesitate to report their concerns as soon as possible and consult with our West Virginia lawyers who are well-versed in the realm of medical malpractice claims.

What Comes Next?

During your free case review, we will explore the legal circumstances of your case and help you understand what avenues are available to you. If we determine that you have a case for a medical malpractice lawsuit, we handle the rest!

Stewart Bell, PLLC will get to work immediately, collecting the evidence needed to build your strongest case. Your medical records from both the original medical error and any follow-ups you’ve had to treat the problem, witness statements, and expert testimony will all be used to strengthen your claim for compensation.

The negotiation process can be intimidating, but your attorney will handle all calls with the insurance company. Rest assured that your highest settlement is being fought for while you focus on your recovery.

The last step in the process, of course, will be you receiving your settlement check. You will always have the option to either accept or deny the final offer. If you do accept, we will do our best to make sure your money gets to you ASAP.

Medical Malpractice FAQs

A trustworthy attorney like those at Stewart Bell, PLLC will be paid out of your settlement rather than charging you out-of-pocket costs upfront. This is known as working on contingency — if we don’t win compensation for you, you don’t pay a dime in legal fees! 

 

We offer free consultations for the legal advice you need, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us as soon as you discover you’ve been harmed by someone in the medical field.

Our office is proud to represent clients in Charleston and throughout the rest of the state! If you’ve been injured in West Virginia, we can help.

Having a lawyer is not a requirement for a lawsuit, but it will be a serious advantage to you. A Charleston medical malpractice lawyer from Stewart Bell, PLLC can make sure every part of the legal process is taken care of so that you have less to worry about. They may even be able to recover compensation you didn’t know was available!

Due to the negotiation process, medical malpractice lawsuits can sometimes take quite a bit of time. This is especially true if the other party’s insurance company does not agree to pay you what you deserve right off the bat.

The sooner you call us, the sooner we can get you the money you need to take care of your expenses. We always work hard to recover maximum compensation in the least amount of time.

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For more than 30 years, the lawyers of Stewart Bell, PLLC have helped the people and businesses of West Virginia protect their interests and rights. We understand the issues that injured people and their families face after an accident and work quickly to obtain the MAXIMUM amount of compensation for every case we handle.

We have recovered MILLIONS of dollars for clients injured because of nursing home abuse, motor vehicle accidents or medical malpractice.

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