Medical Malpractice Lawyers Fighting for Justice

When Medical Negligence Causes Harm, We Fight for You

Patients place absolute trust in doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers to provide competent care. When medical professionals make mistakes, the results can be devastating, life-changing, or even fatal. Whether you were misdiagnosed, given the wrong treatment, or harmed due to surgical errors, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim.

At Ratliff Jackson LLP, our medical malpractice lawyers represent victims of hospital negligence, surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and other medical mistakes. We aggressively pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and wrongful death claims.

If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence, contact us today for a free consultation.

Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical malpractice cases are complex and require extensive investigation, expert testimony, and aggressive legal representation. Doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies will fight hard to deny responsibility—you need a legal team that will fight harder.

Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys will:

• Review medical records and treatment history to uncover errors.
• Work with top medical experts to prove negligence.
• Challenge hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies attempting to avoid liability.
• Seek maximum compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term suffering.
• Take your case to trial if necessary to ensure justice is served.

You deserve accountability. We make sure negligent doctors and hospitals don’t get away with medical errors that cause harm.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care, leading to avoidable harm. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice cases include:

• Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis – Failure to diagnose cancer, stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions in time for proper treatment.
• Surgical Errors & Wrong-Site Surgery – Operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments inside the body, or performing unnecessary procedures.
• Birth Injuries & Obstetric Negligence – Cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, fetal distress, and other preventable birth complications due to medical negligence.
• Anesthesia Errors – Overdoses, allergic reactions, or failure to monitor vital signs leading to brain damage or death.
• Medication & Prescription Errors – Giving the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or dangerous drug interactions.
• Hospital Negligence & Infections – Unsanitary conditions, bedsores, and post-surgical infections due to poor medical care.
• Failure to Treat or Premature Discharge – Releasing patients too soon or failing to provide proper follow-up care.
• Emergency Room Negligence – Ignoring critical symptoms, misdiagnosing life-threatening conditions, or delays in emergency treatment.
• Defective Medical Devices & Pharmaceutical Errors – Faulty implants, defective pacemakers, or harmful prescription drugs causing serious injury.
• Nursing Home Neglect & Elder Abuse – Falls, dehydration, malnutrition, and medication errors in elder care facilities.

No matter the type of medical mistake, our team is prepared to fight for full compensation.

Severe Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence

When doctors and hospitals make mistakes, the consequences can be catastrophic. We represent victims who suffer from:

• Brain Damage & Neurological Disorders – Often caused by anesthesia errors, birth injuries, or lack of oxygen.
• Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis – Medical negligence can result in permanent disability or loss of motor function.
• Birth Injuries & Infant Trauma – Improper labor and delivery techniques can lead to lifelong complications for newborns.
• Organ Damage & Internal Injuries – Surgical mistakes, delayed treatment, or medication errors can cause fatal complications.
• Severe Infections & Sepsis – Hospital-acquired infections, unsanitary conditions, and delayed treatment lead to life-threatening infections.
• Wrongful Death – When negligence results in death, families have the right to seek justice and compensation.

How to Prove Medical Malpractice

Winning a medical malpractice case requires clear evidence that a healthcare provider failed in their duty of care. To prove a claim, we must establish:

• A Doctor-Patient Relationship – The healthcare provider owed a duty of care to the patient.
• Breach of Standard of Care – The provider acted negligently or made an avoidable medical error.
• Causation – The mistake directly led to injury, illness, or death.
• Damages – The victim suffered financial, physical, and emotional harm due to negligence.

We work with medical experts, forensic specialists, and legal investigators to build the strongest case possible.

Compensation for Medical Malpractice Victims

If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical Expenses – Emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term treatment.
• Lost Wages & Future Earnings – Compensation for time missed from work and permanent loss of earning capacity.
• Pain & Suffering – Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life.
• Disability & Permanent Injuries – Long-term impairments requiring ongoing medical care.
• Wrongful Death Damages – Funeral costs, loss of companionship, and financial support for surviving family members.

At Ratliff Jackson LLP, we demand full compensation so victims aren’t left paying for medical mistakes out of pocket.

Who We Help

We fight for medical malpractice victims and their families, including:

• Patients Harmed by Surgical Errors – Representing those injured by botched procedures, anesthesia mistakes, or surgical negligence.
• Families of Wrongful Death Victims – Holding doctors, hospitals, and negligent healthcare providers accountable.
• Mothers & Newborns Injured by Birth Malpractice – Pursuing justice for preventable birth injuries.
• Patients Misdiagnosed or Given Delayed Treatment – Fighting for those who suffered due to late or incorrect diagnoses.
• Elderly Patients in Nursing Homes – Protecting seniors from abuse, neglect, and poor medical care.

FAQs: What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice Cases

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit?

• New Jersey & Pennsylvania have strict statutes of limitations for filing malpractice claims.
• If you miss the deadline, you lose your right to compensation. Act fast.

Do I need a medical expert to prove malpractice?

• Malpractice cases require testimony from qualified medical experts to prove negligence.

What if a loved one died due to medical malpractice?

• Families can file a wrongful death lawsuit for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering.

How much does a medical malpractice lawyer cost?

• We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Take the First Step Toward Justice – Contact Us Today

Medical malpractice can destroy lives. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a doctor’s mistake, hospital error, or medical negligence, we are here to fight for your rights.

Contact Ratliff Jackson LLP today for a free consultation.