New Orleans Medical Malpractice Attorney
More than 30 Years of Personal Injury Experience
Only an experienced lawyer can tell whether you have a valid medical malpractice case. These complex cases occur when a health care provider violates the accepted medical standard of care, causing a patient to suffer a serious injury or die.
The attorneys at Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP, have more than 100 years of combined legal practice experience. Our primary medical malpractice attorney, Chip Wagar, has over 30 years of personal injury practice experience.
When you hire our firm to handle a medical malpractice case, your case will be handled by an experienced attorney, not passed off to a paralegal or inexperienced associate. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Not every medical mistake or complication is the result of malpractice. But, if you believe that you, a friend or loved one have been harmed from medical malpractice, you are not alone. According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, over 225,000 people die annually from medical malpractice; nearly half of these are due to emergency room errors. Medical malpractice has become the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. The Institute of Medicine estimates that roughly half of the adverse reactions to medicines result from medical errors, accounting for about 7,000 deaths annually.
Protecting Medical Malpractice Victims
The vast majority of patients harmed by medical malpractice don't protect their legal rights by seeking financial compensation for their injuries. Malpractice suits against doctors, nurses or hospitals, can be complex, expensive and vigorously defended by talented defense lawyers. That’s why you should have your case evaluated and handled by lawyers who are experienced in personal injury and medical malpractice.
Why not let us evaluate your case? There’s no charge for an initial consultation. Attorney Chip Wagar regularly works with medical professionals to evaluate and aggressively litigate medical malpractice claims involving:
- Surgical errors
- Prescription errors
- Amputation errors
- Improper treatment of a known medical condition
- Misdiagnosis leading to wrongful death
- Emergency room negligence
Contact Us Today
Chip Wagar handles cases in South Louisiana including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houma, Thibodeaux, Lafayette, Opelousas and Alexandria. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.
