Medical Malpractice

Representing the Victims of Medical Malpractice in North Carolina

Medical malpractice happens when a medical professional negligently acts — or fails to act — and, in doing so, causes harm to a patient. Many things constitute medical malpractice, including an error in diagnosis, a surgical error, a medication overdose or an emergency room error.

At the Charlotte law offices of DeVore, Acton & Stafford, PA, attorney Troy Stafford takes action against negligent medical professionals for the medical malpractice they commit. Together with our legal team, he files malpractice claims that hold doctors, nurses, pharmacists, specialists and hospitals accountable.

Medical Malpractice Can Happen Anywhere in the Healthcare System

Medical malpractice can occur anywhere in the healthcare system. Every day in America, patients are harmed in places like hospitals, clinics, outpatient surgery centers, nursing homes and residential care facilities, doctors' offices and pharmacies.

At DeVore, Acton & Stafford, PA, we handle many different types of medical malpractice that occurs in these different settings:

• Surgical errors
• Orthopedic surgery errors
• Neurosurgery errors
• Radiological errors and misdiagnosis
• Failure to diagnose
• Emergency room errors
• Medication errors and overdoses
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Pediatric malpractice
• Brain injuries
• Birth injuries

Most medical malpractice claims are established by a patient's medical records, so it is important to hire an attorney who is experienced in reviewing and understanding the medical information these records contain. At the law firm of DeVore, Acton & Stafford, PA, we have years of experience and in-depth knowledge of medical records.

If you or a loved one are living with the consequences of medical malpractice, contact Troy Stafford at DeVore, Acton & Stafford, PA, by calling 704-837-0150 or toll-free at 866-600-0654. You may also complete our online contact form.