Any party who has been injured or suffered illness as a result of a medical professional's wrongdoing or negligence has the right to file a medical malpractice claim. In the event that a child suffers a birth injury or other condition at the hands of a medical professional, the child's family has the legal right to seek compensation in a civil case. In a case where medical malpractice resulted in the death of a loved one, the patient's dependants and beneficiaries may be eligible to file a claim.

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Q: Who can file a medical malpractice claim?

A: Any party who has been injured or suffered illness as a result of a medical professional's wrongdoing or negligence has the right to file a medical malpractice claim. In the event that a child suffers a birth injury or other condition at the hands of a medical professional, the child's family has the legal right to seek compensation in a civil case. In a case where medical malpractice resulted in the death of a loved one, the patient's dependants and beneficiaries may be eligible to file a claim.



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2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: (206) 727-4001
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

Bellevue Office
NE 8th Street
Bellevue WA 98004
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

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Mercer Island Office
80th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206-727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

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Renton Office
S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

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