Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Providence, Rhode Island

DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd.

199 N. Main St.
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
USA

(401) 354-7233 or (888) 876-9415

(401) 453-1501

www.delucaandweizenbaum.com

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The Law Offices of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd. is an experienced, dedicated law firm located in Providence, Rhode Island. Our firm is a premier Rhode Island injury law firm protecting the rights of people who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. We are dedicated to helping our clients restore their financial security after they have suffered life-altering injuries.

Whether you need help pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit or any other personal injury claim, our attorneys have the creativity, sophistication and trial experience to protect you from insurance companies and others who may be trying to limit your recovery. One major focus of our firm is the jury selection process. Unlike Massachusetts, Rhode Island has an involved process for choosing jurors in civil cases. Through our research, teaching and work with focus groups, we have developed scientific, strategic methods of jury selection.

Another thing that distinguishes our firm is the fact that we have full-time medical professionals on staff, enabling us to better identify and document the causes and consequences of our clients' injuries so we can pursue fair compensation for them. Our officers are conveniently located right off Interstate 95 in Providence, with ample parking available. We are available to schedule evening and weekend appointments if necessary, and we can travel to your home or hospital if you cannot come to our office due to your injuries.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Cerebral Palsy; Erb's Palsy; Cancer Errors; Cardiology Malpractice; Eye Surgery Malpractice; Hospital Errors; Anesthesia Errors; Emergency Room Errors; Infection in Hospitals; Misdiagnosis; OB-GYN Malpractice; Pediatric Malpractice; Primary Care Physician Malpractice; Walk-In Clinic Malpractice; Highway Accidents; Amputation

Practice Areas Description

The lawyers at DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd. provide legal representation on the following areas of practice:

- Medical Malpractice

Patients have the legal right to expect good, competent care from medical professionals. When a doctor or to her provider fails to follow the appropriate standard of care and that failure causes someone to be injured, he or she can make a claim of medical negligence. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced team of Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyers helps the victims of negligent doctors and hospitals pursue the compensation they deserve.

- Birth Injuries

The birth of a child should be a joyous time. Unfortunately, complications can arise during the delivery process that result in permanent injury to the baby. In fact, seven out of every 1000 births in the U.S. result in birth injuries caused by the negligence of a health care professional. Not every birth injury is the result of medical malpractice. However, an improperly handled or delayed delivery can significantly increase the risk of complications. Doctors are also expected to follow the correct procedures in dealing with those complications. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our team of experienced Rhode Island birth injury lawyers helps parents seek compensation for children who have suffered serious injuries during delivery.

- Cancer Errors

A cancerous tumor that is not detected and treated early can advance and metastasize very quickly, severely reducing the patient's chances of making a full recovery. That is why anyone who has symptoms or risk factors associated with cancer should be screened promptly. Most cancer-related medical malpractice claims are based on a doctor's misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer. Doctors can also commit malpractice when they fail to advise patients who have been diagnosed with cancer on the available treatment options. At the Providence law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced Rhode Island cancer misdiagnosis lawyers pursue medical malpractice claims on behalf of cancer patients and their families.

- Cardiology Malpractice

Cardiologists are responsible for maintaining the health of the heart, one of the most vital organs in the human body. Failure to diagnose and adequately treat heart disease can have serious consequences for the patient, including the potential for a life-threatening heart attack. At the Providence law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced Rhode Island cardiology malpractice lawyers help patients and their families pursue fair compensation for malpractice.

- Eye Surgery Malpractice

Eye surgery improves the vision of hundreds of thousands of people every year, but it is also a very risky type of medical procedure. Doctors who make errors during eye surgery or talk their patients into it unnecessarily could be doing them serious harm. At the Providence law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced Rhode Island eye surgery malpractice lawyers help patients pursue medical malpractice claims against negligent ophthalmologists

- Hospital Errors

Hospitals are places where people go to be healed, not to be harmed. But when hospitals are not careful about their supervision of employees, accreditation of doctors, and general policies and procedures, they can end up putting their patients at serious risk of injury. At the Providence law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced Rhode Island hospital error attorneys help patients and their families pursue medical malpractice claims against hospitals.

- Anesthesia Errors

The use of anesthesia has become so routine in hospitals and other settings that many people do not realize the dangers associated with it. When not administered properly by qualified professionals, anesthesia can cause serious injuries to patients. At the law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum in Providence, our experienced Rhode Island anesthesia error lawyers pursue malpractice claims on behalf of patients and their families.

- Emergency Room Errors

While emergency rooms are hectic, there are important procedures that must be followed to ensure the safety and health of all patients who enter. Many injuries will arise where the emergency room fails to treat a patient properly, fails to diagnose a heart attack or a stroke, or releases someone without recognizing an emergency condition. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., we are experienced in emergency room error cases and helping our clients maximize compensation for any injuries resulting from emergency room negligence.

- Infection in Hospitals

Hospitals have the potential to serve as breeding grounds for infection. That is why medical facilities, their employees and the doctors who practice there must follow strict procedures to avoid patients getting infected and respond to any cases of infection that arise. At the law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum in Providence, our Rhode Island hospital infection attorneys pursue claims on behalf of infected patients and their families.

- Medication Errors

Drugs are meant to alter the way the body functions. Physicians and other medical professionals prescribe specific drugs in specific doses in order to correct an impairment or disease, but sometimes a medication error or pharmaceutical error can cause severe complications and dangerous side effects. At DeLuca and Weizenbaum Ltd., our attorneys protect the victims of medical malpractice stemming from a medication error.

- Surgical Errors

Critical medical conditions often require serious medical procedures, such as surgery. Errors before, during and after surgery, however, can lead to a more severe medical problem, such as a blood infection. There is no excuse for a physician mistake that leads to a sponge or piece of medical equipment being left inside the victim of surgical malpractice. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., our attorneys understand that the negative effects of surgical errors can last a lifetime. We help medical malpractice victims and their families make a full recovery.

- Misdiagnosis

When you go to a doctor's office or hospital for a regular checkup or because you are worried about some specific symptoms, you expect the physician who examines you to make a serious, professional effort to find out whether there is anything wrong with your health. At the Providence medical malpractice law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced Rhode Island misdiagnosis lawyers hold doctors accountable for failure to diagnose serious illnesses. Our firm represents clients who have been harmed because doctors misdiagnosed or failed to diagnose their illnesses.

- Nursing Home Negligence

Nursing home residents have the right to expect that they will be safe and cared for by trained professionals in a respectful environment. However, despite the growing elderly population, many nursing homes are not providing quality care to their residents - and neglect and abuse are becoming serious and widespread problems. Understaffing, poorly trained staff and inadequate security can endanger the health and safety of patient-residents. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd. we are experienced at representing clients in cases of nursing home negligence and abuse.

- OB-GYN Malpractice

Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) are responsible for providing a range of medical services to women in conjunction with reproductive organs, pregnancy and childbirth. When they fail to do their jobs properly, their patents can be seriously injured as a result. At the Providence law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced trial attorneys pursue medical negligence claims on behalf of women and children who have been harmed due to OB-GYN malpractice.

- Pediatric Malpractice

Parents have every right to except that pediatricians will make reasonable efforts to provide appropriate children to their children, including the accurate diagnosis of childhood illnesses. Unfortunately, some pediatricians do not live up to their legal responsibilities. At the law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum in Providence, our experienced Rhode Island pediatric malpractice lawyers pursue claims on behalf of children and their parents.

- Primary Care Physician Malpractice

Primary care doctors are the first line of defense against diseases and illnesses for many people. But when these doctors provide inadequate care due to overwork or other factors, their patients can remain untreated for serious illnesses or otherwise get harmed. At the Providence law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our team of Rhode Island doctor malpractice lawyers is experienced at pursuing medical malpractice claims against primary care physicians.

- Walk-In Clinic Malpractice

When you go to a walk-in clinic to receive medical treatment, you have a right to expect the same level of care and attention as any other patient in any other medical facility. Unfortunately, some clinics cut corners, sometimes seriously harming their patients as a result. Walk-in clinics have the potential to play an important role by providing medical care to communities — especially low-income communities — that may not be well-served by primary care physicians or hospitals. Unfortunately, not all clinics live up to that potential. At the law firm of DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our experienced Rhode Island clinic malpractice lawyers pursue medical malpractice claims on behalf of patients and their families.

- Personal Injury

Personal injury is a legal term describing injury or illness to an individual that is the result of another's negligence. A personal injury can happen in any number of circumstances, including at work, in a traffic accident, because of a faulty product or a faulty repair, or as a result of improper or careless medical treatment. A personal injury can be physical or psychological but, to be considered a legal case, it must occur due to the negligence or unsafe actions of another person, such as a product manufacturer, your doctor, your landlord, a general contractor, a hospital or nursing home, or some other person or organization who is legally responsible. A personal injury case requires a sophisticated team of attorneys experienced in the complexities of litigation and courtroom strategies. We offer creative legal solutions to address our clients' individual needs.

- Car Accidents

Every day, millions of people across the country get in their cars to drive to work, school or home, and every day thousands of those people are in car accidents. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum Ltd., our attorneys protect the rights of people who have suffered an auto accident injury. We take a proactive approach, going out to the accident scene, taking surveys and interviewing witnesses in order to obtain all information relevant to accident reconstruction. We make sure every variable is considered, including visibility and the type of pavement.

- Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury or illness as the result of another person's negligence usually occurs suddenly and without warning. While most accident injuries heal with time and proper medical treatment, catastrophic injuries last a lifetime and have an enormous impact on the lives of the individuals who experience them and their families. While some persons may recover from certain catastrophic injuries if they receive proper or early medical treatment, many experience permanent disability, significant suffering, and reduced life expectancies. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., our attorneys provide strategic and innovative solutions for our clients. We will aggressively pursue claims against every party legally responsible for your injuries.

- Brain Injuries

There is no type of personal injury more serious than a traumatic brain injury. Severe head trauma resulting from a construction injury, auto accident, or concussion can result in death or lifelong physical and mental impairment. Car and truck accidents are responsible for almost half of all traumatic brain injuries. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., our attorneys and nurses have the medical and legal knowledge to maximize the recovery for the victims of a traumatic brain injury.

- Burns Injuries

Your skin is your largest organ, and every day it is your body's first line of defense against dangerous toxins and other elements. Auto accidents and construction accidents can result in fires and exposure to other dangerous chemicals that result in burning and permanent skin damage. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., we help burn victims maximize their medical and financial recovery, so they can make as full a return to normalcy as possible.

- Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord is the center for all sensation and motor signals throughout the body. Severe spinal cord injuries cause major malfunctions in communication between the brain and the rest of the body. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, our lawyers provide long-term financial and medical solutions for the victims of neck and spinal cord injuries. We help people who suffer spine pain as the result of auto accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice and other causes.

- Construction Site Accidents

One of the most dangerous occupations in the country is construction work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) projects that there will be over 1,000 construction worker fatalities this year and hundreds of thousands of construction site injuries. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., we pursue legal action against negligent workers, contractors, subcontractors, property owners and other agencies liable for construction site accidents. When you or someone you love suffers a construction site accident, we will aggressively pursue maximum compensation for the injuries or losses.

- Premises Liability

Failure to properly maintain public and private property can lead to serious injuries, ranging from broken bones and herniated discs, to catastrophic and permanent impairments. At Deluca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., our attorneys protect the victims of premises liability. We have handled a wide variety of cases, occurring on both private and public property, holding the negligent owners responsible for all medical damage. Our lawyers focus on litigation strategies in order to maximize the results for our clients.

- Product Liability

A dangerous or defective product may cause serious or catastrophic injuries and could result in death. When you or someone you love is injured by a dangerous or defective product, our attorneys will work to maximize your compensation. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., our attorneys will aggressively pursue claims against negligent manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for the injuries caused by dangerous or defective products. Products may not have proper instructions, labels and warnings or may have a bad product design. We have represented clients in claims against pharmaceutical companies, automobile companies and large manufacturers of industrial equipment.

- Truck Accidents

America's interstates are teeming with truck drivers. Criss-crossing the country's highway system, these enormous trucks are the most dangerous vehicles on the road. One mistake or equipment malfunction can result in catastrophic and deadly accidents for whatever poor drivers happen to be nearby at the time. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., we protect the rights of trucking accident victims, seeking the full compensation they deserve, and maximizing their compensation in and out of court. Truckers often continue driving under what most people would consider extreme conditions. Trucking companies knowingly turn a blind eye to sleepless drivers carrying overweight loads, in order to maximize productivity.

- Wrongful Death

A death caused by a negligent, careless, intentional or reckless act of another person or corporation is considered a wrongful death. When death is caused by the wrongful act of another, the surviving family members and/or the decedent's estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. Our attorneys work to restore the lives of families after an accidental death. We seek maximum financial compensation for the victims of negligence. At DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd., we will handle your wrongful death action discreetly and professionally. It is our aim to help your family recover the financial compensation you need and deserve after suffering the trauma of an accidental death. We are experienced at representing victims of fatal car accidents, deadly falls and fatal construction site accidents.