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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Huntsville Hospital is Dismissed
In February, 2009, the Alabama Supreme Court upheld a decision to dismiss a medical malpractice case against Huntsville Hospital and physician Dr. Norman Solliday.
On February 10, 2005, petitioner Randal L. Harris was admitted to Huntsville Hospital after experiencing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. According to testimony, “Harris was given a mild tranquilizer and anti-anxiety medicine, and placed in soft restraints to prevent him from interfering with his treatment.”
Harris spent nine days in the hospital. After being released, he complained of numbness in his right hand. After being examined by another doctor, he was diagnosed as having severe nerve injury to both the forearm and bicep of his right arm. Harris sued the Huntsville Hospital and Solliday on Feb. 22, 2006.
Madison County Circuit Court ruled that Harris "failed to present any evidence, let alone substantial evidence, proving that Huntsville Hospital and Dr. Solliday had breached the standard of care." After an appeal, the Alabama Supreme Court agreed with the decision.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
It is important to provide thorough proof in medical malpractice cases. Hiring an experienced attorney is the first step in that process.
There is often the belief that such lawsuits are filed by individuals seeking to obtain money they don’t deserve. This belief makes it difficult for justified patients to obtain proper compensation.
While some fear there are too many frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine proved otherwise. The study randomly selected 1,450 closed medical malpractice lawsuits from 1984 to 2004. The Journal’s research determined that 97% of the lawsuits filed provided documentation of patient injuries. The study serves as proof that these lawsuits offered evidence and the attorneys involved argued cases that had merit.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to a medical mistake, please contact the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at The Cochran Firm in Huntsville, Alabama.
On February 10, 2005, petitioner Randal L. Harris was admitted to Huntsville Hospital after experiencing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. According to testimony, “Harris was given a mild tranquilizer and anti-anxiety medicine, and placed in soft restraints to prevent him from interfering with his treatment.”
Harris spent nine days in the hospital. After being released, he complained of numbness in his right hand. After being examined by another doctor, he was diagnosed as having severe nerve injury to both the forearm and bicep of his right arm. Harris sued the Huntsville Hospital and Solliday on Feb. 22, 2006.
Madison County Circuit Court ruled that Harris "failed to present any evidence, let alone substantial evidence, proving that Huntsville Hospital and Dr. Solliday had breached the standard of care." After an appeal, the Alabama Supreme Court agreed with the decision.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
It is important to provide thorough proof in medical malpractice cases. Hiring an experienced attorney is the first step in that process.
There is often the belief that such lawsuits are filed by individuals seeking to obtain money they don’t deserve. This belief makes it difficult for justified patients to obtain proper compensation.
While some fear there are too many frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine proved otherwise. The study randomly selected 1,450 closed medical malpractice lawsuits from 1984 to 2004. The Journal’s research determined that 97% of the lawsuits filed provided documentation of patient injuries. The study serves as proof that these lawsuits offered evidence and the attorneys involved argued cases that had merit.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to a medical mistake, please contact the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at The Cochran Firm in Huntsville, Alabama.
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