Medical Malpractice in West Virginia

Martinsburg attorneys help victims recover compensation

A special relationship exists between physicians and their patients. Physicians owe their patients a duty to provide a certain standard of care, using at least the level of skill, care, and diligence that is generally exercised by fellow practitioners in the medical professions. It is considered medical malpractice when a medical professional breaches that duty through negligence or carelessness and causes injury to a patient. Medical malpractice victims may recover compensation for their injuries, including for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost income.

Experienced medical malpractice attorneys

The knowledgeable attorneys of Ferretti Law Office PLLC have successfully represented medical malpractice clients in Martinsburg and throughout West Virginia for 25 years, routinely obtaining generous awards on cases involving birth injuries, orthopedic surgeries, anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital nursing care, nursing home care, cosmetic surgeries, prescription drug mistakes, psychiatric care and eye surgeries.

To prevail on a medical malpractice claim, expert medical testimony is generally required to establish that the medical care or diagnosis was negligent and that this negligence caused the patient’s injuries. The attorneys at Ferretti Law Office PLLC regularly consult with a number of licensed medical professionals and retain prominent medical experts who have a gift for clearly explaining medical mistakes to jurors.

Timely action is vital

West Virginia law sets statutory deadlines for filing medical malpractice claims. In addition, investigating your malpractice claim immediately after the injury occurs preserves crucial evidence and valuable testimony.

Contact skilled and knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers

Call Ferretti Law Office PLLC at 304-264-8505 or contact us online to schedule your consultation at our Martinsburg, West Virginia office.