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Anytime you seek treatment at a hospital or other medical facility, you expect the physicians and their staff to provide quality care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
According to the American Medical Association, 31.2 percent of physicians report being sued at least once during their careers. That staggering statistic demonstrates how frequently medical professionals fail to provide care that meets medical standards.
If you or a loved one suffered harm from a negligent provider, get help from a Colorado medical malpractice lawyer. Olson Personal Injury Lawyers represent clients injured by a medical practitioner’s actions. Contact us at (720) 730-9996 to explore your legal options.
Table of Contents
- Trust Olson Personal Injury Lawyers With Your Medical Malpractice Claim
- Who Is Liable in a Colorado Medical Malpractice Claim?
- What Do You Need To Prove Your Medical Malpractice Claim in Colorado?
- Types of Compensation Available in a Colorado Medical Malpractice Claim
- Let Our Experienced Colorado Medical Negligence Attorneys Help You
- Colorado Medical Malpractice FAQs
Trust Olson Personal Injury Lawyers With Your Medical Malpractice Claim
At Olson Personal Injury Lawyers, we take every case seriously. In fact, it’s our firm’s motto—Serious Lawyers for Serious Cases. We believe every client deserves to be heard, and we’ll compassionately listen to you as we formulate our legal strategy.
When we accept a client, we fight to win and hold negligent medical providers accountable so they won’t repeat their mistakes. You can expect us to prepare litigation like we’re going to trial, even if a settlement is possible. And if a provider or its insurer isn’t willing to compensate you fairly, we’ll take your case to court.
Our Colorado medical malpractice attorneys are proud of the case results we’ve achieved for our clients:
- $1.6 Million for a client who suffered a spinal cord injury after a doctor stopped their life-saving medication.
- $1.3 Million for a client who suffered life-altering injuries during a gallbladder removal surgery.
- $1.5 Million for a client who required a liver transplant after a doctor failed to follow proper protocol when draining a cyst on her liver.
We have a renowned reputation for our effective trial and negotiation skills. When you hire us, you get a skilled team that isn’t afraid to take action. Our clients have noticed our dedication. We’re proud of the many client testimonials we’ve received praising our representation.
Who Is Liable in a Colorado Medical Malpractice Claim?
Liability in medical malpractice cases can be complex. Sometimes, people assume only doctors are accountable for a claim, but that’s inaccurate. You may file a lawsuit against any person or entity involved in medical malpractice. That includes:
- Doctors
- Emergency room physicians
- Nurses
- Surgical assistants
- Anesthesiologists
- Radiologists
- Psychiatrists
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Clinics
- Pharmacists
Our Colorado medical malpractice attorneys will review medical records and other evidence to determine who is potentially at fault. Sometimes, we recommend filing a case against multiple parties.
What Do You Need To Prove Your Medical Malpractice Claim in Colorado?
For a medical malpractice claim to be successful, it must clearly show that a provider acted negligently and their actions harmed you. Lawyers use four elements to prove a medical professional’s negligence.
1. Demonstrate a Provider-Patient Relationship
To meet this element, you must prove you sought medical care from a physician, and they agreed to treat you. This is generally the easiest element to meet. Essentially, you show you visited a medical provider for treatment, and they provided it. You don’t need to have a lengthy relationship with the medical professional to establish a relationship—even unscheduled visits to a hospital or urgent care center count.
2. Prove You Didn't Receive the Appropriate Standard of Care
Medical professionals have a legal duty to follow accepted protocols when providing treatment. A health care provider is negligent if they have deviated from the standard of care a reasonable medical professional would provide under the same circumstances.
3. Show That a Provider's Actions Caused Your Injury
This element can be tricky to prove because patients may already be ill when they seek medical care. You must show that the doctor’s actions specifically caused your injury and that an illness or other medical condition didn’t trigger it.
4. Demonstrate the Injury Resulted in Losses
You must establish that your injury has resulted in compensable losses. Compensable damages include medical costs, lost wages, lost earning capacity, permanent disfigurement, permanent disability, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.
Olson Personal Injury Lawyers will combine your testimony with other evidence to prove the provider’s negligence. Evidence may include treatment records, medical expert statements, pictures, and videos.
If a medical professional’s negligence caused harm to you or a loved one, you deserve answers and justice. Our team is dedicated to helping victims of malpractice recover compensation for their losses. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Types of Compensation Available in a Colorado Medical Malpractice Claim
Damages from a medical malpractice claim typically fall into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. Their purpose is to compensate you for your losses. While money can’t fix a long-term injury, it can help you move forward financially.
Economic damages have a specific calculable monetary value, such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
Non-economic damages cover the more intangible effects on your quality of life, including the following:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Colorado law places caps on damages in medical malpractice claims. Generally, the maximum amount you may receive is $1,000,000 total, with $300,000 for non-economic damages or wrongful death. However, if your injuries are severe, you may qualify for damages that exceed statutory limits.
Our attorneys will estimate your potential compensation after we thoroughly review your case.
Let Our Experienced Colorado Medical Negligence Attorneys Help You
Medical malpractice victims may face an uncertain future, especially if a provider’s mistakes caused severe injury or death. Therefore, you need high-quality representation by a knowledgeable Colorado medical malpractice lawyer. Working with an experienced attorney levels the playing field against high-powered insurance companies and providers wary of admitting a mistake.
Olson Personal Injury Lawyers will fight to get you the justice you deserve. Start your free case evaluation today by calling (720) 730-9996 or completing our online form.
Colorado Medical Malpractice FAQs
How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Colorado?
Colorado’s statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is two years. The clock starts ticking the day a medical provider’s actions cause an injury. However, the discovery rule provides an exception in cases where an injury isn’t immediately apparent. If the discovery rule applies to your claim, the statute of limitations begins from the date a reasonable person might recognize the injury.
How Long Will It Take for My Medical Malpractice Lawsuit to Settle?
Medical malpractice claims generally take longer to resolve than other types of personal injury cases. Gathering evidence—such as statements from medical experts or witnesses—can lengthen case resolution time. Your attorney can provide you with a timeline estimate after reviewing your claim.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Olson Personal Injury Lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. There is no cost for a consultation, and you won’t incur any charges for our services unless we obtain a settlement or court verdict for you.
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