Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Lawyer At Buchanan Firm

The Grand Rapids medical malpractice lawyers at Buchanan Firm represent people in medical negligence claims, not insurance companies or medical professionals. Serious medical malpractice claims require the knowledge and experience of a Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorney. The Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys at Buchanan Firm possesses knowledge, experience and compassion when it comes to medical negligence cases.

Consult With A Proven Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Attorney

The proven Grand Rapids medical malpractice litigators at Buchanan Firm assist clients in numerous cases involving medical malpractice and medical negligence in West Michigan. Grand Rapids and Kent County medical malpractice litigation typically occurs as a result of professional negligence or the careless actions or inaction's of a doctor, surgeon, medical specialist, surgical team, nurse, hospital staff or other licensed medical professionals or health care providers.

West Michigan medical malpractice litigation is often defined by Michigan courts as the improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, surgeon, surgical team, nurse or other health care professional to follow the accepted standards of medical care, resulting in harm to the patient. Proof of failure to comply with accepted standards of medical practice typically requires the testimony of someone with expertise in the area of medical treatment and healthcare services. The Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys at the West Michigan medical malpractice law firm of Buchanan Firm are experienced with the expectations and accepted standards of medical care for medical professionals in the state of Michigan.

Standards of care in Michigan are usually established by expert testimony on how similarly qualified medical practitioners would have administered and delivered patient care under the same or similar circumstances. At one time such standards of care were referred to as the "standard of care in the community" but, with the globalization of information and credentials, standards of care are now often considered to be national and not just simply related to the state of Michigan, Kent County, or the Grand Rapids metro area. There are, however, special circumstances, as when a community is physically isolated from the rest of the country, in which national standards of care may not apply.

Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Attorney Has Experience Managing Many Types of Medical Negligence Cases:

• Medical Malpractice
• Medical Negligence
• Birth Injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• TBI
• Medication Error
• Emergency Room Error
• Car Accident
• Stroke
• Anesthesia Error
• Infectious Disease
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Nursing Home Accident
• Wrongful Death
• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to Diagnose

Trusted Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The trusted Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys at Buchanan Firm a medical malpractice law firm in West Michigan are experienced in dealing with medical negligence cases. A Grand Rapids medical malpractice lawyer is experienced in understanding the details, facts, complications, and circumstances that are a result of medical, hospital negligence or medical malpractice in Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids medical malpractice litigators at Buchanan Firm work with the medical doctors and nurses on staff to help ensure that clients receive the most comprehensive legal representation.

The Grand Rapids medical malpractice litigation attorneys at Buchanan Firm have successfully managed many types of medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases, including:

• Medical Malpractice
• Medical Negligence
• Birth Injury
• Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Car Accident
• Truck Accident
• Misdiagnosis Or Delayed Diagnosis
• Doctor Misdiagnoses A Condition
• Delayed Diagnosis Of Condition
• Doctor Failed To Diagnose A Serious Disease
• Childbirth Injuries
• Fetal Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Seizure Disorders
• Fractured Bones
• Erb’s Palsy
• Klumpke’s Palsy
• Negligent Prenatal Care
• Negligent Medical Treatment During Pregnancy
• Failure To Diagnose Medical Condition Of Expectant Mother
• Preeclampsia
• Rh Incompatibility
• Hypoglycemia
• Anemia
• Gestational Diabetes
• Failure To Identify Birth Defects
• Failure To Identify Ectopic Pregnancies
• Failure To Diagnose Of Mother’s Fetus
• Failure To Diagnose Genital Herpes
• Failure To Diagnose Neonatal Lupus
• Negligence During Childbirth
• Failure To Anticipate Birth Complications
• Failure To Respond To Fetal Distress
• Failure To Order A Cesarean Section
• Incompetent Use Of Forceps
• Incompetent Use Of Vacuum Extractor
• Medication Errors
• Doctor Prescribed Wrong Medication
• Doctor Misdiagnosed Condition
• Wrong Drug Given Patient
• Wrong Dosage
• Doctor Wrote Incorrect Dosage On Prescription
• Prescription Is Correct
• Nurse Administers Wrong Amount Of Medication
• Equipment Malfunction
• Anesthesia Errors
• Anesthesiologist Errors
• Failure To Research Patient’s Medical History For Complications
• Failure To Inform The Patient Of Risks Involved
• Failure To Provide Preoperative Instructions
• Anesthesia Errors During Surgery
• Delivering Too Much Anesthesia To Patient
• Failure To Monitor Vital Signs
• Improperly Intubating Patients
• Using Defective Medical Equipment
• Surgery Errors
• Operating Room Mistakes
• Punctured Internal Organs
• Operated On Wrong Body Part
• Left Surgical Instruments In Body
• Nursing Staff Negligence Caused Serious Infection
• Compromised Medical Staff
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Labor Complications
• Amputation Error
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Medical Negligence
• Radiology Errors
• Paralysis
• Inadequate Monitoring
• Kidney Injury
• Hospital Discharge Error
• Wrongful Death

Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney

The Grand Rapids medical malpractice lawyers believe that high quality representation and intimate knowledge of medicine and medical care are often some of the most important factors in any medical malpractice lawsuit. The legal team at Buchanan Firm features an experienced medical doctor and a registered nurse that provide full-time guidance and industry expertise to the team of Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys. The firm takes pride in delivering this distinct medical advantage to clients. In addition to the top medical malpractice attorneys, Buchanan Firm also offers experienced, on-staff medical personnel. The value of experienced medical counsel in West Michigan and Grand Rapids medical malpractice cases is paramount, as it reduces the time and cost spent on a medical negligence claim. These savings directly transfer to the client, reducing the stressful time spent in counsel and means clients can begin to recover much sooner.

Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Lawyer is Recognized Statewide

The Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys at the Buchanan Firm law firm have been recognized throughout Michigan and nationally for the success that their medical malpractice litigators have delivered to clients.

Several Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys within this West Michigan medical malpractice law firm have been named Super Lawyers. The Buchanan Firm Grand Rapids medical malpractice trial lawyer and litigation professionals have also been honored with memberships in the most prestigious trial lawyer organizations in the world, including the Primerus International Society of Lawyers, comprised of the world's finest lawyers. These professional attorney associations enable Grand Rapids medical malpractice lawyers to remain current with the latest developments in the legal community.

Principal and founding member of Buchanan Firm John C. Buchanan :

• Recognized by "The Best Lawyers in America" and "West Michigan’s Best Lawyers"
• 44 years of jury trial experience, more than 200 cases successfully tried
• Member and Board of Directors International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Diplomat The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
• Member American Board of Trial Professionals
• Founder and President International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Buchanan Firm Principal Robert J. Buchanan :

• Recognized by "The Best Lawyers in America", "Super Lawyers", and Martindale-Hubbell’s Preeminent Lawyers
• President of State Bar of Michigan and member of its Board of Commissioners
• Executive Board of Michigan Association for Justice
• Professor of Medical Malpractice Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
• Ultimate Trial Advocacy Institute, AAJ, Harvard University
• Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation, honor bestowed "by colleagues for outstanding legal ability, devotion to the public, and support of public service ideals."
• Past National Chair, Plaintiff Litigation Group, The International Society of Primerus Law Firms
• Past Trustee, Grand Rapids Bar Association
• "Boss of the Year," National Association of Legal Professionals, West Michigan

Proven Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Michigan medical malpractice litigation clients benefit from the combined experience of all the Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys and staff at Buchanan Firm. Clients of the firm work closely with the Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorney counselors, litigators and staff, from the initial interview through settlement or trial, overseeing medical issues, advising on case strategy, and selecting top-notch medical experts that are critical to a successful outcome.

Successful Michigan medical malpractice litigation cases at Buchanan Firm are built on thorough preparation and consultation with experts. The professional reputation and careful screening of medical negligence cases for merit by Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorney, trial lawyer and litigation team help promote the involvement of many other professionals as well as earning the respect of opposing counsel. The reputation of Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys at the Buchanan Firm law firm precedes them in Michigan courts.

Grand Rapids Medical Malpractice Law Firm

The experienced Grand Rapids medical malpractice attorneys at Buchanan Firm understand that the decisions made in the courtroom will forever affect clients’ lives. The quality legal representation, trial lawyer experience and professional counsel provided is of the highest quality, and speaks to the heart of the jurors deciding the outcome.

Contact a Grand Rapids medical malpractice lawyer at Buchanan Firm to discuss any potential medical malpractice issue in Michigan.