Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Medical Malpractice Attorneys serving Oklahoma City, Tulsa and cities throughout Oklahoma
April, 2024 Update: Medical Malpractice is on the rise here in Oklahoma. If you or a family member has suffered a serious injury, medical complication, or even death as the result of the actions or negligence of any Oklahoma doctor or medical professional, you need an EXPERIENCED Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Lawyer on your side.
Far too many Oklahomans will be seriously injured or lose their life in 2024 because of medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice occurs when an Oklahoma doctor or healthcare provider does something or fails to do something that deviates from the accepted standards of medical care and as a result causes injury or death to the patient.
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Self & Associates represents Oklahoma medical malpractice and medical negligence victims, with convenient locations in OKC, Tulsa, Midwest City, Edmond, Norman and other cities thoughout the state.
See our List of Recent Medical Malpractice Injury Cases below.
There is a strict Oklahoma Statute of Limitations relating to medical malpractice and medical negligence , or wrongful death caused by medical malpractice that limits the amount of time you have to file a legal claim.
For over 40 years, Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Lawyer James Self, at Self & Associates has successfully represented and recovered millions of dollars for Oklahoma medical mappractice victims and other personal injury clients.
If you or anyone in your family has been injured or died becuase of the actions or negligence of any Oklahoma medical professional, please contact the Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Law Firm, Self & Associates for a free consultation, or call us right now at the toll-free phone number below.
Most Oklahoma health care providers are good caring people who do their best to do no harm and help their patients receive the best possible medical care -- but mistakes do happen.
Trying to treat too many patients, inattention, fatigue, or distraction can lead to disastrous consequences.
Oklahoma Doctors and other health care providers can cause serious harm to their patients by failing to conduct a thorough physical examination, not obtaining a complete medical history or failing to conduct necessary testing.
If anyone in your family has been seriously injured because of medical malpractice or medical negligence, you need the Best Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Attorney on your side.
With Over 40 Years of Experience, Self & Associates are Medical Malpractice Attorneys who are experienced in each of the different types of Oklahoma Medical Malpractice Cases, including:
Since injuries of all kinds and even death can occur, the victims of medical negligence and their families are often faced with long periods of medical treatment, staggering medical bills, lost wages, pain and emotional distress.
Families of these victims who have unfortunately lost their lives can be faced with medical and burial expenses and the loss of the families financial support.
Representing Oklahoma medical malpractice and medical negligence victims and their families can be a very complex area of legal practice. It demands medical, scientific and legal knowledge. Experts in the medical field, including doctors and nurses are often required to develop the information and evidence necessary to prove who is legally responsible for the serious injuries and financial damages victims incur.
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Medical Malpractice Injury Law Library Entry for Saturday April 27, 2024
Medical Malpractice: Harmful Errors, Few Lawsuits
How many patients are harmed by medical errors? It’s hard to say, because nationwide statistics are difficult to collect and analyze. However, based on recent estimates, it seems that it is likely a very large number. A November 2010 study by the Office of the Inspector General showed that about 1 in 7 patients suffer as a result of a medical error. Of these medical errors, nearly half (44%) were preventable.
How many of these injured patients file a lawsuit? The landmark 1990 Harvard Medical Practice Study showed that eight times more patients suffered as a result of a medical injury than filed lawsuits, and only about half of lawsuits resulted in any kind of compensation for victims.
And evidence suggests that the number of medical malpractice cases are falling. A 2011 compilation by the National Center for State Courts showed that in 2008 medical malpractice cases “represented well under 2 percent of all incoming civil cases.” In another 2011 study of cases from across seven states, medical malpractice filings fell by 18% overall, and in five states, the decrease ranged from 18% to 42%.
Despite the prevalence of medical malpractice and the declining number of claims and amount of compensation for victims, people continue to claim that medical malpractice lawsuits are out of control and are mostly “frivolous.”
If you have been the victim of a medical error, you know just how real the harms can be. If you have suffered pain, suffering, disability, and economic harms such as increased medical bills, lost wages, and inability to work, you know your claims are not frivolous.
We know, too, and we will fight for you. Please contact Self & Associates in Oklahoma City today to learn more about your rights after medical malpractice.
How many patients are harmed by medical errors? It’s hard to say, because nationwide statistics are difficult to collect and analyze. However, based on recent estimates, it seems that it is likely a very large number. A November 2010 study by the Office of the Inspector General showed that about 1 in 7 patients suffer as a result of a medical error. Of these medical errors, nearly half (44%) were preventable.
How many of these injured patients file a lawsuit? The landmark 1990 Harvard Medical Practice Study showed that eight times more patients suffered as a result of a medical injury than filed lawsuits,... Read More of this Article from our Medical Malpractice Injury Law Library
At Self and Associates we seek out and locate the experts necessary to best represent Oklahoma medical malpractice victims and their families. With over 35 years of experience in handling medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death cases James Self has the knowledge to assist you in navigating this complex area.
For more information, see Questions about Medical Malpractice.
If you or a family member have been injured or killed as the result of medical malpractice or medical negligence of any kind, James Self would like to talk with you. Please contact our Oklahoma City medical malpractice law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Self & Associates is interested in investigating the claims of
medical malpractice victims from cities across the state of Oklahoma, if you'd like to contact us locally about your injury, please use one of the convenient city links below.
South Oklahoma City
7701 S. Western Avenue, Suite 202
Oklahoma City, OK 73139-2310
(405) 685-2111
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North Oklahoma City
50 Penn Place
1900 N.W. Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 942-2022
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Edmond Location
200 East 10th St. Plaza
Suite 150
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
(405) 359-3303
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Norman Location
3750 W. Main Street
Norman, OK 73072
(405) 360-4009
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Midwest City Location
Timbers Office Park
1390 S. Douglas Blvd.
Midwest City, OK 73130
(405) 732-4486
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Tulsa Location
525 South Main Street
Tulsa, OK 74103
1-800-747-SELF (7353)
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Duncan Location
815 W. Main Street
Duncan, OK 73533
1-800-747-SELF (7353)
