Snohomish County Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Have you or someone you love been victimized by medical malpractice in Snohomish County, Washington? When preventable medical errors cause catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, your entire world is turned upside down. Along with grief and trauma, many practical questions arise about legal action and seeking accountability. Does Washington law allow me to file a malpractice lawsuit against negligent healthcare providers? What compensation would my family be entitled to recover? Navigating critical healthcare, financial, and legal concerns feels immensely overwhelming during such a distressing period.

The devoted medical malpractice lawyers at Moseley Collins Law have over 40 years of trusted experience counseling devastated families during their darkest hours. We have successfully handled countless cases involving surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, hospital negligence, nursing home abuse, and other incidents of malpractice. If subpar medical care in Snohomish County contributed to the agonizing loss of your loved one or left you permanently damaged, we have the skills and unwavering commitment to uncover what went wrong and pursue maximum compensation for all aspects of harm suffered.

Throughout this page we aim to provide Snohomish County residents extensive information on the various cities and medical facilities we serve, different types of errors we see, damages families may recover, why our firm is distinctly equipped to advocate for victims, and so much more. We encourage you to read on and contact us directly with any questions on your legal options after malpractice. Justice awaits those who take action.

With over four decades providing trusted counsel to grieving families and injury victims, our devoted lawyers assist Snohomish County clients from all cities, towns, and communities including:

• Everett
• Marysville
• Arlington
• Lake Stevens
• Snohomish
• Monroe
• Sultan
• Gold Bar

No matter what city or rural Snohomish community you reside in, if subpar medical treatment contributed to lasting harm or the loss of someone you cherish, we strongly encourage you to reach out. Our legal team has the skills and dedication to fully investigate negligence, overcome Washington laws shielding providers, build compelling claims, and aggressively pursue maximum compensation families require and rightfully deserve after tragedy strikes.

As the third largest county in Washington State, Snohomish offers advanced specialty care along with routine wellness services through an array of capable providers. Some of the major hospitals and medical centers caring for Snohomish County include:

Part of the expansive Providence health system, the sprawling Providence Regional Medical Center is a 432 bed full-service hospital providing emergency medicine, heart care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, neurology, birthing services, surgical specialty programs, and more for families throughout Snohomish County and beyond.

Serving North Snohomish communities, Cascade Valley is a critical access hospital with 49 beds offering emergency care, surgery, joint replacement, a family birthing center, geriatric mental health, and a variety of clinic-based specialty services.

EvergreenHealth Monroe (formerly Valley General) provides comprehensive medical care to families in east Snohomish as well as neighboring counties. Services include a 24/7 emergency department, childbirth, surgery, cancer care, lab, medical imaging, and specialty clinics.

With locations in Lake Stevens, Monroe and Smokey Point, Lake Stevens Family Medicine offers a wide scope of primary care, chronic disease management, preventive services, mental health, and specialty offerings for patients of all ages.

No matter what hospital, specialty practice, clinic, or care setting medical errors occur in throughout Snohomish County, our legal team has the expertise investigating negligence and pursuing maximum accountability and compensation for grieving loved ones. We encourage you to schedule a free consultation to explore your options.

While no two medical malpractice cases are identical, some recurrent issues our firm encounters involving healthcare negligence include:

One chief allegation our lawyers pursue involves medical staff failing to accurately diagnose aggressive diseases in time to halt progression. Missing signs of rapidly-advancing infections, cancers, neurological disorders, hereditary conditions, or other serious illnesses drastically lowers patient survival outlooks and leads to catastrophic health declines. Making accurate diagnoses hinges on doctors gathering detailed health histories, correctly interpreting symptoms/test results, legally required disease screenings, and taking adequate time with patients - negligence in any area constitutes malpractice.

Within complex healthcare environments, risks arise involving drug prescriptions, administration, dosages, combinations, distribution, and monitoring. Ignoring dangerous medication allergies and interactions along with pharmacy dispensing errors can cause grave patient reactions including organ failure and wrongful death. Attentive medication management and tracking of side effects is legally required of all providers.

No expectant family envisions their baby enduring permanent harm because of doctor errors or nurses failing to monitor fetal distress signs during labor/delivery. But we see many cases where preventable oxygen deprivation, improper use of birthing instruments, ignoring signs for emergency procedures, etc. leads to infant brain damage, Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, facial paralysis, bone fractures, and other severe conditions.

Even routine outpatient procedures can inflict catastrophic harm when basic safety protocols are ignored. Botched surgeries may necessitate follow-up procedures, leave patients disfigured, heighten disability risks, or lead to fatal infections when doctors operate negligently. Patients rightfully expect surgeons to prevent errors.

No matter what type of medical mistake caused harm to you or someone precious, the lawyers at Moseley Collins Law can conduct a full independent investigation of what precisely went wrong, overcome laws favoring Washington medical interests, build a compelling case demonstrating malpractice, and fight fiercely to help grieving families gain accountability, justice and financial stability when it's needed most. We encourage you to schedule a free case evaluation and discuss your options after tragedy strikes.

No dollar amount could ever undo losing someone you cherish or reduce suffering from grave injuries. But obtaining maximum financial compensation is crucial for covering medical costs, securing reputable in-home care, funding lifelong disability needs, replacing lost wages, and maintaining stability. In Washington, families may legally pursue damages including:

• Reimbursement for medical expenses from injuries - Initial hospitalization, medications, surgery, therapy, at-home nursing, mobility devices, rehabilitation, etc.
• Lost past and future income stemming from disabilities or reduced capability
• Non-economic damages covering physical pain, mental/emotional anguish, loss of enjoyment and fulfillment in life
• Out-of-pocket costs for lifestyle accommodations - Home modifications, accessible vehicles, etc.
• Loss of intimacy damages for the spouse/partner
• Funeral and burial costs in wrongful death cases

Successfully tallying current expenses plus projecting substantial future costs takes keen legal skills and experience. Our accomplished team works closely with finance experts to fully demonstrate short and long-term impacts - securing settlements or jury awards covering the entire financial burden victims endure. We aim to alleviate stresses so families can focus their energy on healing.

Successfully pursuing compensation and justice against healthcare entities like prominent hospitals, physicians groups, clinics, and their insurance firms requires polished litigation skills and resources. These legally and emotionally complex cases require understanding of obscure medical issues, healthcare laws favoring providers, negotiating with well-funded legal teams, securing large financial recoveries, taking cases to trial when necessary - and most importantly, a compassionate bedside manner.

The fierce patient advocates at Moseley Collins Law have earned exceptional reputations over 40+ years by combining Compassion + Skill + Resources to achieve maximum results for clients when they need it most. Specifically, we have extensive expertise in:

Focused practice: We focus on medical malpractice litigation. Our niche focus is a strategic advantage for injured patients and grieving families in Snohomish County.

Case preparation and investigation: Building a compelling negligent claim requires immense strategic preparation like collecting extensive medical records, conducting countless interviews with all involved parties to construct a sequence of events, and retaining reputable independent specialists to analyze negligence issues from every angle.

History of results: We have a long track record of securing 7 to 8 figure recoveries for clients when early offers from medical interests fall disappointingly short. We routinely take on hospital Goliaths in the courtroom if reasonable compensation remains elusive during pre-trial negotiations.

Compassionate legal counsel: We fully understand that malpractice often leaves emotional scars on par with physical ones. Our lawyers personally guide each client through the intricacies of litigation with empathy and care. We remain dedicated allies from investigation through trial.

Accessible help - We work on a contingency fee basis meaning we only collect payment when we win compensation for your family. You pay nothing upfront for our services. This opens doors for so many.

The physical, emotional and financial upheaval medical negligence cases create often feels insurmountable. But the compassionate patient advocates at Moseley Collins Law can alleviate much of your stress by spearheading the legal and investigative burden every step of the way. We encourage you to contact us for a free case evaluation so we can begin advocating for the justice you deserve. Call today at 800-426-5546.

Per RCW 7.70, medical negligence occurs when a Snohomish County healthcare provider fails to meet accepted standards of care when treating a patient, resulting in injury or death that proper medical care could have reasonably prevented. This covers errors in diagnosis, surgical mistakes, medication prescribing, maternity care, hospital care, nursing home negligence, and more.

Some injuries caused by provider negligence here include surgical infections, delays providing emergency care, oxygen deprivation damage, paralysis, organ damage, wrong site procedures, birth trauma, failure to detect cancers/infections before spreading, severe medication reactions, loss of limb function, and countless others. Cases also frequently result in fatalities.

If negligence contributed to the loss/injury of you or your loved one, a lawyer may potentially recover medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earnings capacity, disability costs, pain/suffering damages, and more. In a wrongful death case, families may pursue funeral costs, loss of companionship, grief counseling, and other significant damages against liable parties.

Experienced lawyers ensure all past, current and especially substantial future costs are calculated when building a case. Maximum compensation allows the injured to move forward.

With over 40 years litigating medical negligence cases, securing record settlements, and earning the respect of opposing legal teams - our fierce patient advocates have the skills and unwavering dedication to handle every aspect of building strong malpractice cases and aggressively pursuing maximum financial compensation to help restore stability when Snohomish County families need it most. We encourage you to contact us today.