Medical Malpractice Cases What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is misconduct, carelessness, or failure to use adequate levels of care by a medical professional that has caused injury, harm, or damage to another party. A medical professional can be a doctor, nurse, dentist, chiropractor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Tomassi Law Associates, LLC represents clients who have been injured as a result of Medical Malpractice. We will advance all fees for investigators, filing fees, expert fees and all other fees. We do not charge an attorney fee unless we are successful in your case. What is the standard of care? All medical professionals are held accountable in medical malpractice cases to the standard of care, which simply means that they must act in a manner that is consistent with that of a regular health care provider. The following is a consolidated list of the common claim that medical professionals may be sued for: - Improper surgery procedures - Wrong medical diagnosis - Insufficient explanation of a medical procedure or side effects from procedure - Delay in treatment Who can be held liable? - The medical professional - The hospital, if the medical professional works at a hospital and the error occurred while working for the hospital - If someone on the medical professional's staff was responsible, then the medical professional can still be sued In all medical malpractice matters it is recommended that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your interests. A personal injury lawyer who has experience in this area of law can give legal advice that will assist you with the matter and will ensure that the judicial process is properly followed. Tomassi Law Associates, LLC handles personal injury cases and litigation involving Medical Malpractice: We know how to properly represent your interests to bring about a speedy, just and appropriate conclusion to your case. Our detailed understanding of Rhode Island Personal Injury Law, Insurance Law and with the Insurance Industry means we understand the different sources of recovery and theories of liability which enable a victim to collect from a party(s) who caused the harm. We will advance all fees for investigators, filing fees, expert fees and all other fees. We do not charge a fee unless we are successful in your case. Personal Injury Attorney in Rhode Island |

