United Hospital Center Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Background on West Virginia University United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center (UHC), located in Bridgeport, WV, is a major medical facility that is part of the WVU Medicine network. As one of the largest hospitals in the state, UHC serves several counties in North Central West Virginia, handling a wide range of medical cases, from routine procedures to complex surgeries and deliveries. While UHC is considered a relatively good hospital, attorney Dave Goddard knows that medical mistakes still occur, leading to serious consequences for patients.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases at UHC:
Throughout his career, Dave Goddard has received numerous calls from individuals in the community who believe they have suffered due to medical errors at UHC. Some of the cases he has investigated and handled for clients include:
Surgical Errors
In one case, surgery was performed on the wrong organ, which is a serious and preventable mistake. Other surgical errors can include wrong-site surgery or retained surgical instruments.
Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose
Dave has handled cases involving misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose issues by doctors at UHC, which can lead to delayed or improper treatment.
Birth Injuries
Dave has assisted clients with birth injury claims, and he is prepared to handle such cases given his extensive experience in birth trauma litigation.
Other Forms of Negligence
If medical negligence leads to a patient’s death, surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim against responsible healthcare providers.
Give us a call today at (304) 933-1411 to discuss your situation with a medical malpractice & birth injury attorney.
Birth Injuries at United Hospital Center
While United Hospital Center provides maternity care to many North Central West Virginia families, birth injuries can and do occur. Attorney Dave Goddard has handled numerous birth-related medical negligence cases, where preventable errors during labor and delivery led to life-altering consequences for newborns and their families.
Birth injuries at UHC that may warrant legal investigation include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and other severe neonatal injuries. These conditions often result from medical errors such as delayed C-section responses, improper use of delivery tools, failure to properly monitor fetal distress, or mismanagement of high-risk pregnancies.
As an experienced birth injury attorney with more than 25 years practicing in West Virginia, Dave Goddard understands the complex medical and legal issues involved in UHC birth injury cases. He knows how to thoroughly investigate whether your child’s injury resulted from substandard care and how to hold the responsible parties accountable. If your child suffered injuries during birth at United Hospital Center, contact Goddard Law for a free consultation.
Why Choose Goddard Law for Your UHC Malpractice Case?
When facing a large healthcare institution like UHC, it is crucial to have an experienced medical malpractice lawyer on your side. Dave Goddard offers several key advantages:
- Over 25 Years of Experience: Dave has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of victims of medical negligence and catastrophic injuries.
- Personalized Attention: As a solo practitioner, Dave provides one-on-one representation and personally handles every aspect of your case.
- Aggressive Advocacy: Dave is a skilled litigator who will not hesitate to take on large hospitals and their insurance companies and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
- Compassionate Support: Understanding the physical, emotional, and financial toll of medical negligence, Dave offers empathetic guidance throughout the legal process.
Schedule a free consultation today at (304) 933-1411 to discuss your potential birth injury case. Dave remains committed to expertly helping clients resolve medical negligence cases as a solo legal practitioner.
Contact Goddard Law Today
If you suspect that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence at United Hospital Center, do not hesitate to contact attorney Dave Goddard for a free consultation. With his extensive experience, personalized approach, and unwavering commitment to his clients, Dave will thoroughly review your case and guide you through the best course of action to seek the justice and compensation you deserve.