Knoxville Injury Lawyers Stand Up for Medical Malpractice Victims in Tennessee
Pursuing damages on behalf of clients in Maryville, Sevierville, Clinton, Lenoir City and Loudon
Hospitals, doctors, surgeons, and nurses are expected to provide patients with appropriate medical care. But when a physician or anesthesiologist acts negligently and injures a patient, that patient has the right to take legal action.
Throughout the Knoxville area, our attorneys at Banks & Jones have developed a hard-earned reputation for providing clients with trustworthy and aggressive legal guidance. We fight in court every day, sometimes several times a day, on behalf of our Tennessee clients. If a medical care professional has caused injury to you or your loved one, our firm is Ready 2 Fight to protect your rights and assist you at every stage of the claim process.
How can we help?
- What is medical malpractice?
- What are the different types of medical malpractice?
- How do you prove medical malpractice?
- Who is liable for my Knoxville medical malpractice claim?
- What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Tennessee?
- What is the value of my Knoxville medical malpractice case?
- Why choose Banks & Jones for my Knoxville medical malpractice claim?
- Do you have a Knoxville medical malpractice lawyer near me?
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider, like a doctor, nurse, or hospital, fails to give proper care, and that failure causes injury or harm. It’s not just about having a bad outcome. It’s about a provider not doing what a reasonable professional would have done in the same situation.
Common examples of medical malpractice include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Medication mistakes
- Anesthesia errors
- Failure to monitor a patient
- Ignoring or misreading test results
- Not getting informed consent from the patient
These mistakes can lead to serious and sometimes permanent injuries, or even death.
What are the different types of medical malpractice?
About one in every 31 hospital patients will contract a healthcare-associated infection (although not all HAIs are the result of medical negligence). But HAIs are only one condition that might be the result of medical malpractice. Our injury lawyers have helped clients in Knoxville with many other types of healthcare-related accidents and illnesses as well. While the hospital or doctor may be to blame sometimes, in other malpractice cases, the manufacturer of medical equipment may be at fault. With almost a century of combined legal experience, our attorneys at Banks & Jones handle the most complicated medical malpractice cases, even those involving products liability issues. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice cases we handle include:
- Surgical mistakes. Many medical malpractice injuries occur during surgery. Surgical errors include operating on the wrong patient, operating on the wrong part of the body and leaving surgical instruments in a patient.
- Diagnosis errors. Properly diagnosing a patient can mean the difference between life and death. If a doctor fails to diagnose cancer early on, the consequences may be fatal for the patient. Furthermore, if a doctor misdiagnoses a patient with the wrong condition, that patient may receive unnecessary treatments and medications that can lead to injury or death.
- Medication errors. If you receive the wrong medication, wrong dose, a defective or dangerous drug and you suffer illness or injury as result, you may be able to take legal action against the hospital, doctor or nurse responsible. Medication errors or adverse drug events (ADEs) account for nearly 700,000 emergency department visits and about 100,000 hospital visits each year in the U.S. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Birth injuries. Physicians must take every precaution to ensure that no mistakes are made during a delivery. If an obstetrician rushes or is reckless or impatient, he or she could injure the baby and cause conditions like Erb’s palsy and cerebral palsy.
- Anesthesia errors. While not incredibly common, anesthesia errors can be deadly, and they can have far-reaching consequences such as brain damage and permanent injury to patients who survive.
- Defective products. On those occasions when it is not the doctor or medical staff’s negligence, but a defective piece of medical equipment or device that is responsible for causing injury, we can pursue the product manufacturer and other entities along the chain of commerce for negligence.
How do you prove medical malpractice?
Proving medical malpractice isn’t always easy. To win a case, our attorneys must show:
- There was a doctor-patient relationship.
- The healthcare provider was negligent.
- That negligence caused your injury.
- The injury led to specific damages.
This is where having an experienced lawyer matters. At Banks & Jones, we collaborate with trusted medical experts to review your records and provide testimony on what should have been done differently. We dig deep into the facts of your case to prove where the system failed you.
Who is liable for my Knoxville medical malpractice claim?
Many different people or organizations can be at fault in a medical malpractice case. These include:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Hospitals or medical centers
- Nursing homes or assisted living facilities
- Pharmacists
- Dentists
Sometimes, it’s not just one person. It could be a whole team that failed to communicate or follow proper procedures. We investigate every angle to find out who is legally responsible for your injury.
Statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Tennessee
It is important to understand that medical malpractice can occur in the hospital, doctor’s office or emergency room. The moment you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice in the Knoxville area, seek experienced legal help.
The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice lawsuit in Tennessee is one year from the date of injury or the date you discover your injury, but not more than three years after the date your injury occurs.
What is the value of my Knoxville medical malpractice case?
Every case is different, but victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship or support (in wrongful death cases)
In rare cases, you may also be awarded punitive damages if the provider’s behavior was especially reckless or harmful.
Why choose Banks & Jones for my Knoxville medical malpractice claim?
We know that going up against hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies can feel intimidating. That’s why you need a legal team that isn’t afraid to take tough cases to trial. At Banks & Jones, we’re known across Knoxville and beyond for our fearless, aggressive approach in the courtroom.
- Decades of experience handling injury and malpractice cases
- Strong relationships with top medical experts who support our investigations
- Proven track record of results in high-stakes cases
- Personal, compassionate service from start to finish
When you work with us, you’re more than just a case number. We listen to your story, explain your rights, and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Do you have a Knoxville medical malpractice lawyer near me?
Banks & Jones is located at 2125 Middlebrook Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee. Contact us for a free consultation. If you are too injured to come to us, we can come to you. Video conferences are available.
Providing fierce representation for medical malpractice victims
When it comes to fighting for clients injured by hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, our legal team at Banks & Jones is aggressive, tenacious, and unyielding. To speak with one of our skilled injury attorneys today, call our offices or fill out our contact form. Our firm is located within a quarter mile of every major thoroughfare in Knoxville.
