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Our Wilmington medical malpractice lawyer is here to guide you through the legal process, fight to protect your rights and work tirelessly to get you the justice you deserve.

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We’ve Handled Hundreds of Medical Malpractice Cases

If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice in Wilmington, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. You deserve answers, accountability, and compensation for what you’ve suffered—but the path to justice can be complex and confusing.

At Cline Donaldson Law Firm, we’ve spent decades helping victims of medical negligence in Wilmington and across North Carolina. Over the years, we’ve handled hundreds of medical malpractice cases, from surgical errors to birth injuries.

We know how trauma, grief, and anger can overshadow daily life after an experience like this. Our Wilmington medical malpractice lawyer is here to guide you through the legal process, fight to protect your rights and work tirelessly to get you the justice you deserve.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the appropriate standard of care, resulting in injury or even death.

In North Carolina, plaintiffs must prove four elements:

  • A duty was owed (a doctor-patient relationship existed)
  • The duty was breached (the provider failed to adhere to the standard of care)
  • The breach caused an injury
  • Damages resulted from the injury

 

No one expects to be the victim of a medical mistake. But when negligence occurs, the consequences can be devastating—from painful injuries to permanent disabilities to the tragic loss of life.

Examples

Examples of Medical Malpractice

Medical errors can take many different forms. Our firm has seen local families suffer harm due to:

Surgical mistakes

Operating on the wrong body part, leaving foreign objects inside patients, nicking organs and nerves

Medication errors

Administering the wrong drug or incorrect dose leading to complications

Failure to diagnose

Misinterpreting tests and symptoms, delaying detection of cancers and other serious illnesses

Birth injuries

Use of excessive force with forceps causing fractures or brain damage, failure to perform C-section when necessary

Infections

Poor sterilization practices resulting in contaminated instruments or hospital-acquired infections

These are just some of the preventable errors that can occur when healthcare professionals fail to meet the standard of care. While mistakes happen, negligence that causes injury must not be overlooked.

Our Legal Team Can Help Investigate What Happened

Proving medical malpractice requires showing a healthcare provider violated the standard of care. This is established through expert testimony from doctors who practice in the same specialty.

Working together, we can fully investigate errors and construct cases that demonstrate exactly how a provider breached their duty. Because when negligence affects your family, you deserve complete answers.

Our experience with local hospitals and medical professionals also helps us identify potential weaknesses in a defense. And we won’t hesitate to negotiate firmly or take a strong case to trial.

How We Can Help

Compensation Available in Wilmington, NC

Money can never undo the damage of medical malpractice or bring back lost time. But financial recovery is an important step, allowing survivors to access ongoing care while easing the costs caused by someone else’s negligence.

Equally important, we understand the deep personal impact of medical malpractice. We provide each client with responsive, individualized representation and communication every step of the way. 

Damages may include

Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages
Loss of future earning capacity

Initiate an investigation into the accident

Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life

NC Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice

Under North Carolina law, strict deadlines exist for filing medical malpractice claims. It is important to take legal action promptly, or you may lose the right to recover damages.

The statute of limitations for bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit in NC is three years from the date of injury or two years from the date of death if it involves wrongful death. Failing to file a claim within this window means the right to compensation is forfeited. That’s why it is critical to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer right away to evaluate your case. At the Cline Donaldson Law Firm, we can carefully review what happened and ensure your claim is filed before the statute of limitations expires. Don’t risk losing your opportunity to obtain justice – call our team today.

Frequently asked questions

What qualifies as medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care when treating a patient, resulting in injury or harm. Negligence, errors, inadequate training, or reckless disregard for a patient’s well-being can constitute malpractice.

You may have a valid claim if you can show that a healthcare provider owed you a duty of care breached through an error or negligent action, directly causing you physical, financial, or emotional harm. Speaking with a medical malpractice attorney can help assess the details of your case.

Compensation can include coverage of additional medical expenses, lost income and benefits, pain and suffering damages, and wrongful death benefits for surviving family members. Punitive damages may be awarded if negligence is especially egregious. A medical malpractice lawyer can pursue full, fair compensation.

From Our Founder

Our ultimate goal is to help our neighbors find justice and regain their lives after suffering at the hands of those meant to heal.

Scott Donaldson

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If You've Been a Victim of Malpractice, We’re Ready to Fight For You

Have you or a family member been injured due to medical negligence in Wilmington? We invite you to contact our experienced team for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Contact us today or request a meeting through our website. We’re here to answer your questions, explain your rights, and start you on the path toward justice. You don’t have to shoulder this burden alone—let us stand with you and carry the fights.

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