Dugan & Giroux, Inc. is a medical malpractice lawyer in Wichita, KS. Health care providers, including physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, hospitals are required to provide care and treatment that fall within the standard of care. When a mistake is made, catastrophic injury or death can occur. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, please call the lawyers at Dugan & Giroux, Inc.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Wichita
Medical Malpractice lawsuits can be complex, litigious and rife with legal nuances. Having an experienced lawyer is a critical part of successfully navigating a malpractice case. In Kansas, determining whether you have a valid claim can be quite difficult. A victim of medical malpractice must prove:
- Duty of Care — The health care provider had an obligation to the patient to maintain a standard of care.
- Breach of Duty — The health care provider breached that duty of care by departing from the standard of care.
- Causation — That breach of duty caused the patient to suffer injuries.
- Damages — The patient’s injuries resulted in damages.
Our Wichita malpractice attorneys have the legal and medical knowledge required to ensure our clients receive just compensation for any negligence committed. If you have lost a loved one, or haven been injured by medical negligence, missed diagnosis, treatment error, medication error, failure to refer, or any other medical negligence, please reach out for a consultation. You may be entitled to compensation.
Filing a Malpractice Suit in Kansas
All cases involving medical malpractice require rigorous investigation, as well as the use of medical experts who assist in the work-up and litigation of a case. Before any lawsuit is filed, a lawyer must thoroughly understand all aspects of a given case to zealously advocate for a client and rebut any defenses a health care provider might have in a case. We believe our Wichita malpractice attorneys and staff have the experience to determine if you have a solid case against a medical provider. We also have a history of successful outcomes for victims of medical malpractice in Kansas, with millions in compensation collected on behalf of our clients.
Medical malpractice cases are difficult, expensive and require a lawyer who is seasoned, skillful and battle proven. Once a lawsuit is filed, the lengthy fight for justice ensues and a difficult journey is set into motion. At Dugan & Giroux, we will lead the fight and obtain justice in the most complex of cases.
Experienced Attorneys
Unlike other areas of law, medical malpractice cases take time and rarely resolve early. There is no “slam dunk” case and every case requires the lawyer’s “A” game. Daniel Giroux of Dugan & Giroux, Inc. has been bringing his “A” game for close to 20 years. He has a wealth of experience in all types of medical malpractice cases, tried many to jury and has obtained excellent results. This is one reason why a majority of Dan’s cases come from referrals from other lawyers and law firms. Dan has represented injured clients in Kansas who have experienced:
- Surgical errors
- Misdiagnosis stroke
- Misdiagnosis heart attack
- Misdiagnosis clotting incident
- Wrongful death
- Anesthesia errors
- Birth injuries
- Medication errors
- Radiology errors
No Fees Unless We Win
Dugan & Giroux’s success on these types of cases as well as many others is remarkable. Please call Dugan & Giroux today for a free consultation and let us take care of you. We only collect a fee when we win, we advance all expenses and negotiate any liens that may be associated with any settlement or verdict.
Malpractice claims are challenging due to the complexity of the insurance and medical industry. However, our experience with medical cases and knowledge of the law allows us to ensure justice is served. We specialize in personal injury cases and medical malpractice in the Wichita, Kansas area. If you or a loved one has suffered due errors of negligence from any procedure, treatment, diagnosis, or practitioner, do not hesitate to contact us. We will investigate your claim with expert care, due diligence, and compassion.