Washington State medical malpractice Archives

Washington Supreme Court Reinstates Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Verdict

December 27, 2014

The Supreme Court of the State of Washington (“Washington Supreme Court”) issued its written opinion on December 11, 2014 in a case in which it reinstated a Washington medical malpractice verdict in favor of the plaintiff that had been vacated by the trial judge and affirmed by the low[...]

Washington Supreme Court Finds Part Of Medical Malpractice Law Unconstitutional

January 20, 2014

On January 16, 2014, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington (“Washington Supreme Court”) held that a Washington statute that eliminates tolling of the statute of limitations for minors in the context of medical malpractice claims is unconstitutional: “We hold that RCW 4.16.[...]

Washington State Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Against Plastic Surgeon

June 6, 2013

On May 2, 2013, six women filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the same plastic surgeon, claiming that the plastic surgeon’s medical negligence caused each of them to suffer unnecessary injuries. The medical malpractice defendant has been a Board-certified plastic surgeon since Novembe[...]

$813,000 Washington State Medical Malpractice Verdict For Amputated Foot

March 30, 2013

Earlier this week, a Spokane, Washington medical malpractice jury returned a verdict in the amount of $813,000 in favor of a woman who had to have her foot amputated due to the medical negligence of her physician. The woman’s Washington State medical malpractice lawsuit alleged that in March [...]

Washington State Medical Malpractice Statistical Summary 2011

June 13, 2012

Earlier this month, the Office of Insurance Commissioner for Washington State issued its 2011 Medical Malpractice Statistical Summary for medical malpractice lawsuits that were resolved in Washington State between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011, as reported by attorneys. The attorneys were [...]

Medical Malpractice Cases In Washington State – Official Report

April 30, 2011

For the period from January, 2008 to December, 2009, indemnity payments to medical malpractice claimants in Washington State totaled $208.3 million for 857 claims, an average of $243,079 per paid claim. One large payment affected these figures. If that payment is removed, total paid indemnity p[...]

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