Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death in Tennessee

The death of a loved one due to negligent behavior or medical error is a tragedy. While no amount of money can bring back a spouse, child, or parent, surviving family members are entitled to compensation for their devastating loss.

Medical malpractice

While advances in technology and training mean that today’s health care providers are better prepared than ever to treat patients, errors and mistakes still occur. At the Kingsport law firm of Hawkins, Bingham & Miller we handle a variety of malpractice cases, including:

Tennessee’s new medical malpractice procedures

Adopted in October 2008 and amended in July 2009, Tennessee’s new medical malpractice procedure requires that written notice be given to the doctor, hospital, or health care provider 60 days prior to the date the lawsuit is filed. This written notice must also be given before the expiration of the statute of limitations—typically one year in Tennessee.

According to the new law, individuals or their attorneys must file a Certificate of Good Faith with the court when a medical malpractice lawsuit is filed. The Certificate of Good Faith must state that a medical expert has provided a written statement confirming that there is a good faith basis to believe that medical malpractice has occurred, and that the malpractice has caused injury or death to the patient.

Hawkins, Bingham & Miller can help

Recovering compensation in a medical malpractice case can be complicated. Expert testimony is required to prove that the medical care received was below the standard or acceptable level of care. At the Kingsport law firm of Hawkins, Bingham & Miller we work with medical experts to help resolve your case. We handle cases of malpractice in Johnson City, Kingsport, northeast Tennessee and the surrounding region.

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Wrongful death

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it is especially difficult when their death was the result of negligent behavior. The family is entitled to recover compensation for their economic losses. In addition, Tennessee also recognizes the right of a family—including the surviving spouse and children—to recover compensation for their personal losses.

If a family member has died due to a truck or auto accident—or from sub-standard medical care—you may be entitled to compensation. At Hawkins, Bingham & Miller, we understand that losing a member of your family can have an immediate and significant impact—both economically and emotionally due to the loss of love and companionship.

Helpful links

• Tennessee Department of Health 
• Tennessee Office of the Attorney General 
• National Center for Health Statistics
• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
• Institute of Medicine 
• Grief Share: Grief Recovery Support Groups
• Tennessee Vital Records 
• National Safety Council
• PULSE (Persons United Limiting Substandards and Errors)

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Contact us today

If you suspect you may have a medical malpractice case, the lawyers at the Kingsport law firm of Hawkins, Bingham & Miller will begin by reviewing your medical records. We consult with medical experts to determine if you have a valid malpractice claim against a health care provider. Contact us for a free initial consultation by calling 888.747.3952 —and put the experienced attorneys at Hawkins, Bingham & Miller to work for you.