New Orleans Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Applying Our Years of Experience to Your Benefit
Only a highly experienced medical malpractice lawyer can determine whether you have a valid claim. These complex cases occur when health care providers violate accepted medical standards of care, causing a patient to suffer serious injuries and in some cases, wrongful death.
The attorneys at Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP, have many years of combined trial experience. Our firm's primary medical malpractice attorney, Chip Wagar, has more than 30 years of personal injury trial experience. Chip Wagar is not only an advocate for malpractice victims, but also has a clear understanding of how the medical industry works. His experience and legal skills are brought to bear every day recovering compensation for malpractice victims and their families.
When you hire our firm to handle a medical malpractice case, your case will be handled by Chip Wagar, not passed off to a paralegal or inexperienced associate. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation with Chip Wagar.
Medical Malpractice Is a Leading Cause of Death in the United States
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, more than 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 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 claims 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 highly 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 a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including:
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Our law firm handles medical malpractice cases in South Louisiana and the Gulf coast including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houma, Thibodeaux, Lafayette, Opelousas, Alexandria, Biloxi, Mobile, Jackson, Hattiesburg and Pensacola. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.