Professional Malpractice—Medical and Legal
Professional licenses do not put doctors and lawyers above the law. If a medical or legal professional physically, financially, or emotionally harms an individual, there are consequences for their wrongful behavior. This is why professional liability attorneys at our Virginia law firm Joynes & Gaidies fight so hard to protect our client’s rights. We strive to get them the justice they deserve in medical malpractice and legal neglect cases.
Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is considered the third greatest killer after cancer and heart disease. Almost 100,000 American lives are endangered every year because of medical malpractice, as reported by the National Institute of Medicine.
If you or a loved one are considering pursuing a medical practitioner because you think you have been a victim of malpractice, it is important to remember that:
- Not every incident of medical malpractice results in death.
- When someone is a victim of medical malpractice and survives, their life is frequently never the same, and they may suffer life altering and financially devastating consequences as a result of their injuries.
Legally, medical malpractice involves an act or the continuing conduct of a medical professional which fails to meet the standard of professional competence and results in provable damages to his/her patient. The failure may arise from negligence, ignorance, or intentional wrongdoing. It is imperative that you understand that just because a medical procedure results in a less than perfect result, it does not make it a case of malpractice.
Medical malpractice cases are often long, extremely difficult, and expensive. You need a legal team behind you with experience in these legal battles such as those at Joynes & Gaidies. Make the correct decision for you and your family—contact us for a free consultation.
Legal (neglect) malpractice
As with medical malpractice, attorneys must conform to standards of conduct that are recognized by the legal profession. There are four general areas covered by legal malpractice:
- Negligent errors
- Negligence in the professional relationship
- Fee disputes
- Claims by an adversary or non-client against a lawyer
These claims are not as simple as telling a judge or jury that you did not obtain the outcome you desired when you hired the attorney you are now suing. Legal malpractice cases are often arduous, complicated, expensive, and difficult to prove. To be frank, you need fearless legal representation to take on a colleague.
Joynes & Gaidies have a strong belief that everyone deserves justice, no matter their status. We never back down from a fight, including fights with those in our own profession, who do not protect the interests of their clients. There is nothing more personal or gratifying to us than seeing that justice is always served.
Serving clients throughout the Tidewater Virginia area
From offices in Hampton and Virginia Beach, VA, the attorneys of Joynes & Gaidies serve the needs of clients in the Tidewater Virginia area:
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If you have suffered personal, financial, and emotional injury at the hands of another, call us today at 1-866-943-8612, or contact us online for a free consultation about your needs so we can fight for you.
