RI Woman Receives $2,150,000 Medical Malpractice Settlement

Recently, d’Oliveira & Associates assisted a Rhode Island woman in obtaining a $2,150,000 settlement for a medical malpractice claim after her cancer went misdiagnosed for two years. Her primary care physician was notified that the client was suffering certain cancer symptoms, though he did not test for cancer. Two years later, a new doctor biopsied the client and confirmed that she had stage 4 cancer. Had the cancer been detected upon first notice, she would have been able to seek treatment earlier and manage the cancer better. Throughout the case, d’Oliveira & Associates remained jointly and severally responsible with a Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyer, who was able to obtain this settlement for the client.

Medical malpractice lawsuits, especially ones involving a misdiagnosis of cancer, are among the most serious of all personal injury cases. If a healthcare provider was negligent in there treatment with you, to the point you to have a permanent injury, you may have a medical malpractice lawsuit. In these cases, it is highly recommended that you do not go at it alone. The healthcare provider’s insurance company will hire experts to weaken or completely deny your claim. Hiring a medical malpractice lawyer for your case will provide a great ally in your case. Your attorney will hire experts to prove your case and anything else that needs to be done. The complex intricacies of a medical malpractice case pretty nearly requires you to hire a lawyer to represent you.

Contact a Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one were injured due to the medical mistake of a doctor and have suffered a permanent injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, as well as any other related losses or damages. You should contact an experienced Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Lawyer to fight for your rights and to get you the best possible compensation for your injuries. Call us today toll-free at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out an online contact form for a free (no obligation) case evaluation.