Alabama Medical Malpractice Attorney
When medical professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care, the consequences can be life-altering. Medical malpractice cases often involve complex medical issues, extensive records, and significant long-term harm.
Southern Med Law represents individuals and families across Alabama in serious medical malpractice cases. Our focus is on cases involving substantial injury, catastrophic harm, or wrongful death caused by preventable medical error.
If you believe a healthcare provider’s negligence caused injury, we can review your situation and help you understand your legal options.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider fails to provide treatment that meets the accepted standard of care, and that failure directly causes injury.
Under Alabama law, a medical malpractice claim generally requires proof of:
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A provider–patient relationship
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A breach of the applicable standard of care
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Causation linking the breach to injury
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Damages resulting from that injury
Not every poor medical outcome is malpractice. These cases require careful review by qualified medical experts to determine whether negligence occurred.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Southern Med Law handles complex medical negligence cases, including:
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Birth injuries and obstetrical negligence
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Surgical errors and anesthesia mistakes
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Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
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Failure to monitor or treat complications
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Medication and prescription errors
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Hospital and nursing negligence
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Wrongful death caused by medical error
Our firm focuses on serious cases involving long-term consequences or catastrophic injury.
Alabama Medical Malpractice Law
Medical malpractice claims in Alabama are governed by specific statutory requirements.
Statute of Limitations
In most cases, a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed within two years of the act or omission that caused the injury. Certain exceptions may apply, including cases involving minors.
Expert Testimony Requirement
Alabama law typically requires testimony from a qualified medical expert to establish the standard of care and demonstrate how it was violated.
Complex Litigation
Medical malpractice cases often involve extensive discovery, medical record review, expert analysis, and technical legal issues. These are not simple claims and require thorough preparation.
Because strict deadlines and procedural requirements apply, it is important to consult an attorney promptly.
What to Expect in a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice litigation involves several stages, including:
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Comprehensive medical record review
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Consultation with qualified medical experts
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Filing a formal complaint
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Written discovery and depositions
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Negotiation or trial
These cases can take time. Our role is to guide clients through the process while pursuing accountability when the standard of care has been breached.
Why Southern Med Law
Southern Med Law focuses on complex medical malpractice litigation. We understand the medical, legal, and evidentiary issues involved in these cases and work closely with experts to evaluate and present claims effectively.
We are committed to holding healthcare providers accountable when preventable medical errors cause serious harm.
If you believe medical negligence caused serious harm,we are available to review your case.
Schedule a Confidential Case Review
Confidential consultation. No fee unless we recover compensation.