First, gather all the medical records and documentation related to the incident. Then, contact a lawyer whose practice is focused on healthcare liability cases.

Yes, you can hire any licensed lawyer, but general practice or other types of attorneys likely don’t have the expertise to properly handle your type of case—having this expertise can make a huge difference in how your case plays out and the potential settlement amount you receive.

Our team focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse or neglect, and medical malpractice cases, and we have more than 30 years of experience with these situations.

GT Law Firm offers a free, no-obligation initial consultation that can be an in-person meeting, phone call, or Zoom meeting (your choice). Regardless of the setting, we work very hard to make you comfortable telling your story—we understand how hard it is to share details about such a distressing topic. Our experienced team will ask you questions about the injury or death, and answer any questions you have.  After we meet with you, we'll review the records and determine if you have a case.

We’ll tell you. Our team has been doing this for a very long time, and can give you clear answers on the strength of your case after hearing your story and reviewing any medical records and documentation.

We work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win your lawsuit. We take a percentage of any award or settlement you receive.

Once you hire GT Law, we start investigating your case. This often includes gathering medical records and bills, researching those at fault for the injury or death, and contacting law enforcement or State agencies for information about your case. We then report the results of our investigation to you and advise you on the options moving forward. Many clients prefer to try to resolve their cases without a lawsuit. Others prefer to file a lawsuit and pursue their case through the court system. Either way, we'll guide you through your choices and help you take the right steps for your family.

Our team handles all details related to your case. We contact and manage insurance companies, healthcare providers, witnesses, and other involved parties. We file a claim or bring a suit on your behalf. We’ll be at work while you focus on recovering and healing. Our goal is to make sure you have the peace of mind and time to do that.

The State of Oklahoma has a two-year time limit for filing a personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit. More specifically, it is two years from the date of the injury or death, or the date that the victim learned about the injury.

Healthcare liability claims can be handled in two ways: through a settlement outside of court or through a civil lawsuit in court. While most of these types of cases end up settling outside of court, each case is unique and our team can expertly guide you through the options to help you get the best possible outcome.

The awards or settlements for healthcare liability cases have a wide range. It depends on the circumstances surrounding the incident, the type of injury or fatality, degrees of fault, and even the health history of the victim.

The length of time involved to settle a suit also varies based on the specifics of your case: the severity of the injuries, whether the incident resulted in a fatality, the financial amount involved, and similar details. In general, simple cases take months to resolve, and more complicated cases can last a year or more.

The biggest signs are malnutrition, unexplained injuries, and lack of personal hygiene.

Medical malpractice is when a healthcare facility or healthcare professional causes a patient injury or death due to a negligent act or omission. The negligence could occur during the diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management phase of care. Some medical malpractice examples are: failure to diagnose (most common), unnecessary surgery, improper medication or dosage, poor after-care, etc.

A wrongful death is when a fatality occurs because of another person or entity's proven negligence or misconduct.

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