Medical Malpractice
Kentucky Medical Malpractice Attorneys
When patient turns to a doctor, surgeon, or other medical professional, they expect skilled help based on a professional standard of care. Unfortunately, sometimes physicians make medical mistakes. Since 1988, Garmer & O'Brien and our predecessor firm has helped people and families who have suffered personal injury or wrongful death due to medical errors or medical malpractice.
Experience - Dedication - Compassion
The lawyers of Garmer & O'Brien serve people in Lexington and throughout Kentucky. Our team approach to medical malpractice litigation involves not only our staff of experienced attorneys, but also includes the services of investigators and medical experts who are crucial to a comprehensive case strategy.
We have experience with a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including those involving:
- Surgical error: Bariatric surgery, heart surgery, failure to remove sponges or other foreign bodies after surgery, wrong site surgery, failure to provide appropriate post-op care
- Birth trauma: Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, asphyxiation, birth injuries, still birth
- Failure to diagnose and misdiagnosis: Heart attack, stroke, lung cancer, breast cancer, severe infections, dissected aorta
- Emergency room error: Failure to treat a severe medical condition, failure to diagnose, improper treatment
- Medication errors: Failure to check allergy information and medical history, wrong dosage of medicine, wrong type of medicine
- And many other types of malpractice claims
To best provide for the needs of our clients, we strictly limit the number of cases that we handle. Our comprehensive process starts with taking the time to fully understand a client's situation and explain the legal implications of their medical malpractice claim. By dedicating our practice to one-on-one attorney/client relationships, we can keep clients informed and best pursue their legal objectives.
