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We limit our practice to representing victims of medical negligence
If you or a loved one has suffered significant harm due to a medical error, the physical and emotional burden can be overwhelming. At CMG Law, we recognize the enormity of this responsibility. Our team of skilled and empathetic attorneys and staff has been committed to assisting people like you in seeking justice for medical malpractice for more than 40 years. We follow a collaborative approach, providing unwavering support throughout the process to alleviate your stress and advocate on your behalf. Contact us right away for a free consultation and learn how our team of Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Bellingham, Washington can assist you professionally.
Our satellite office is conveniently located in Bainbridge, WA, making it easy for us to serve injured patients throughout the State of Washington. From bustling cities like Seattle and Bellevue, to charming towns like Redmond and Lynnwood, we have experience helping clients in all corners of the state. Even if you are in Yakima, Bellingham, Spokane, or the Tri-Cities, we are here to assess your claim and provide counsel on your legal options. Whether you reside in Clark County or Whatcom County, Grays Harbor or Spokane County, our firm has the strength and skill to represent you.
At our esteemed law firm, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate legal assistance to those who have suffered as a result of medical negligence. With our extensive knowledge and experience in a plethora of medical claims, our team of expert attorneys is prepared to guide you through the process of understanding your legal rights and determining the viability of your claim. If you have been wronged by a healthcare provider and endured harm, we are committed to evaluating your case thoroughly and fighting tirelessly for your rights, leaving no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice and compensation for your injuries.
Bellingham boasts a rich tapestry of outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and a strong sense of community. From exploring the scenic trails of Whatcom Falls Park to indulging in the vibrant arts scene at the Mount Baker Theatre, there’s something for everyone in this dynamic city.
Moreover, Bellingham’s robust economy, fueled by industries ranging from healthcare and education to technology and tourism, attracts professionals and entrepreneurs alike, contributing to its overall prosperity.
In any community, access to trustworthy legal services is crucial for safeguarding individual rights and ensuring justice prevails. In the realm of medical malpractice, where patients may suffer due to negligence or incompetence, having a reputable law firm like CMG LAW can make all the difference.
CMG LAW specializes in advocating for victims of medical malpractice, tirelessly working to secure fair compensation for their clients’ suffering and losses. With a track record of success and a deep commitment to their clients’ well-being, CMG LAW stands as a beacon of hope for those seeking justice in the face of medical negligence.
The following are just a few of the practice areas that we commonly help represent injured patients in.
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A: Medical malpractice (also called medical negligence) is a claim based on negligent care by a health care provider. If a provider acts below the standard of care for his/her profession, and a patient is harmed, the provider can be held liable for the damages suffered by the patient. The standard of care is that of a reasonably prudent provider in the same or similar circumstances.
A: Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients who have suffered serious injuries as a result of wrongful medical care. Although lawsuits cannot fix what has been done, compensation can minimize the impact of serious, permanent injuries, and is the only way such patients can hold health care providers accountable for their negligence.
A: Yes. Unlike doctors who have insurance policies which pay for their lawyers,
almost all of our clients cannot afford to pay an attorney on an hourly basis
for this work. The only way for seriously injured patients to gain access to
the civil justice system is through contingency fee representation – we only
recover if and when you do. We are in it together — like a partnership — from
the beginning.
A:Just like when you are hiring a contractor to do work around your home, you
want an electrician to do your electrical work, and plumbers to do the plumbing
work. When selecting an attorney to represent you, look for someone whose
practice includes a substantial amount of this kind of work.
A: Search the internet for attorneys who practice in the city or county where the
wrongful medical care occurred. Look at each attorney’s website to see how much
of his or her practice is devoted to this kind of work. Look for attorneys who
regularly handle such claims. You are not looking for an attorney who
does primarily car crash or premises liability cases.
More About CMG LAWExpert medical testimony is almost always necessary to establish the standard of care.
Most medical malpractice claims are complex, expensive, and risky, and many lawyers do not handle them. CMG Law, which was founded in 1980, limits its practice to such cases. The CMG Law team has decades of experience in prosecuting medical malpractice cases. Our lawyers have successfully resolved cases ranging from birth injuries to wrongful death. Case reports of some of the cases we have handled over the years can be seen in the “Cases We Handle” part of this website.
Medical malpractice cases require expert medical testimony, often from different experts on negligence, causation, and damages. CMG Law works with top medical experts throughout the country to present the evidence needed to win. We have the resources to ensure that your claim will have the best chance of being resolved in your favor.
CMG Law knows that this is your case and you have the right to make decisions about resolution. Our team of experienced attorneys and staff regularly communicate with our clients to ensure that they have the information to make the best decisions about their case.
1. Preliminary EvaluationAn attorney in our office will make a preliminary assessment of your claim, based on information provided to us by you or a referring attorney. Often, for various reasons, a decision is made at this stage not to proceed further with a claim. Those reasons may include a potential conflict of interest — for example where the potential defendant in your claim is a doctor for other clients or is an expert witness in one of our cases — or the provable damages are not extensive enough to justify the risks and costs of pursuing the claim.
Establishing liability or fault depends, in most cases, on what is in the medical records. In the second stage of the evaluation process, we will send for copies of the relevant records. It may take as long as four weeks or more to obtain them.
The initial review of the records will be done by an attorney in our office. Depending on the volume of records and the complexity of the case, the review may take several weeks to complete. One of our attorneys specializes in such reviews and prepares extensive chronologies of the care in question.
The next stage is evaluation by an appropriate expert. Usually, the issue of negligence must be evaluated by someone in the same field, i.e., a surgeon for surgical negligence, a nurse for nursing negligence, etc.
Sometimes, issues other than that of negligence must also be evaluated by an expert. For example, a different expert may be used to evaluate causation (whether and to what extent the negligence caused injury to the patient) or the extent of damages.
We work with many medical experts who have evaluated potential claims and testified in our cases, but in some instances we need to locate a particular expert with whom we have not previously worked on a case. This may involve contacting experts from different areas of the country who have written articles about the particular medical subject.
We determine on the basis of our review process whether to proceed with the claim. Reasons for not proceeding may be problems in proving negligence, causation, or damages. Because of the complexity and cost of handling medical negligence cases, there must be a weighing of the risks and costs of pursuing a claim against the potential recovery from a settlement or verdict.
If the initial review indicates that this is a case which we would want to pursue, we will enter into a formal attorney-client relationship under the terms in a written retainer agreement providing for a contingent (percentage) fee. There is no fee if no recovery, and we advance the costs of the lawsuit (to be reimbursed at the time of resolution).
