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Medical Negligence Litigation

Doctors, hospitals and other medical providers have their own rules regarding the proper way to care and treat patients.  This is known by doctors as the “standard of care”.  Unfortunately, there are times when a doctor, hospital or other medical provider does not follow the standard of care and a patient is seriously injured.  Under the law, a doctor, hospital or other medical provider may be responsible for injuries or harm caused to a patient when the standard of care is not followed.

At Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P., personal injury matters involving medical negligence are the focus of a few, highly experienced lawyers and nurse paralegal, with impressive track records in handling medical negligence cases.  Please review the sample cases to the right.  Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. has the financial resources to prepare powerful cases to stand up against the “hard-nosed” tactics of the insurance companies.

Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P., has the experience and independence so that we can stand by you as long as you need us.  You will have the confidence of knowing that your case is being handled by the best and the brightest.  Of course, we offer free consultation and contingent fee arrangements, which means that we are not paid our fee until you recover damages.  If you or a loved one has been seriously injured because a doctor, hospital or other medical provider has not followed the standard of care, please contact us at 607-723-9511, 1-877-COUGHLIN or submit your case to one of our attorneys online for a free case evaluation.

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