A cosmetic surgeon in Moses Lake, Washington is facing a medical malpractice suit for unprofessional conduct after performing breast-reduction surgery and liposuction on a 15 year-old girl. The surgeon is accused of making serious mistakes during the breast surgery and his decision to perform liposuction on a person of that age is also being questioned.

While several physicians have come to the aid of the surgeon, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported in 2005 that the cosmetic surgeon had been sued 10 times in the past and was forced to pay fines in 2001 and 2003 for errors made as a dental practitioner. 

If you or someone you love has been injured by an error made by a medical professional, it is important to have an experienced Washington medical malpractice lawyer of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 today. 

When a plaintiff wins a medical malpractice lawsuit, they often receive compensatory damages. These damages often compensate the injured party for medical expenses and other expenses directly related to the injury.

However, in some cases, the plaintiff may also receive puntive damages. These damages are typically awarded when the defendant was guilty of reckless behavior. The damages are intended to increase the punishment for serious medical malpractice offenders. 

If you have questions about your medical malpractice claims, contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.

Many patients who consider filing for medical malpractice believe consent forms protect doctors from malpractice lawsuits. This belief, however, is untrue.

When a patient signs a consent form, this signature does not protect the health care provider from malpractice lawsuits. Instead, the signature simply indicates that the patient acknowledges the stated risks and complications associated with a treatment or procedure. Even with the consent form, the health care provider must fulfill his or her duty to meet the standard of care associated with a given treatment or procedure. 

If you or anyone you know is a victim of medical malpractice, contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.

Plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases can sue for two types of damages known as compensatory and punitive damages.

In cases where the defendant is guilty of negligent or careless behavior, plaintiffs can only sue for compensatory damages, which encompass both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include lost wages, medical expenses and life care expenses. Non-economic damages include physical and psychological harm, reduced enjoyment of life, severe pain or emotional distress.

Plaintiffs only receive punitive damages if the plaintiff can demonstrate that the defendant committed the malpractice intentionally or recklessly. Under most state laws, there are no limits to punitive damages.

Exceptions exist for both compensatory and punitive damages, including cases involving suicide. If you or someone you has been a victim of medical malpractice, contact the Washington medical malpractice attorneys of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.