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How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical malpractice lawsuits are a bit more complicated. There are specific guidelines that must be met with a specific time frame in which the suit can be filed.
In addition to showing negligence, the claimant must also prove that the actions of the doctor resulted in losses and injuries. This will require medical and hospital records.
Complaint
Once your attorney's investigation has uncovered evidence that malpractice has occurred, he or she will file a complaint in court, along with a summons. The complaint identifies the defendants in the case and outlines the allegations that you are making against them.
Malpractice claims are based on the idea that a doctor or nurse or other healthcare provider is obligated to a patient a standard of treatment. This is the level of competence and care an appropriately prudent doctor with the same training would employ in similar situations. Your legal team needs to prove that your doctor violated this standard which resulted in injuries from which you suffered quantifiable damages.
A physician's standard of care is usually a matter of opinion and can be difficult to prove. This is why it's important to hire a law firm with access to expert witnesses who can testify about the medical field and what a reasonable professional in your situation would have done.
Not only physicians can make mistakes, but so can hospital personnel, such as nurses and anesthesiologists. This is particularly the case for emergency room personnel where mistakes are caused by a busy atmosphere and overworked workers. Your attorney may be able to secure experts from emergency room staff who can provide evidence of the circumstances that led to the incident and why your doctor was unable to fulfill this standard.
Discovery
During the discovery phase, your attorney will gather and look over evidence that could be used to support a malpractice claim. This could include medical records, witness statements as well as expert testimony. The legal team on the other side can also have the chance to request these documents from you and your attorney. This is done through interrogatories or requests for documents. Certain documents may be considered to be confidential and private due to privacy laws, such as HIPAA's Privacy Rule.
You must also prove your injury was caused by the negligence of the doctor. This is the most difficult aspect of a medical malpractice case since it requires expert testimony to support your claim.
Your lawyer will also depose any witnesses that can support that the doctor's actions were negligent. This can include nurses, assistants, radiologists, dentists and other personnel who were involved in your treatment. Your lawyer will be adept at taking strong and effective depositions to convince these witnesses to admit that the doctor's negligence was not their fault.
The majority of lawsuits are settled before they go to trial. In the case of medical malpractice this is the most common because the cost of going to trial can be quite expensive. Once the facts are established you can negotiate a settlement with the doctor's insurer. If a settlement isn't feasible your case will proceed to trial.
Trial
When your lawyer has completed the initial investigation and determines you have a strong malpractice case, they will file the complaint. The complaint will clearly state the allegations and be sent to the defendant with a summons.
Discovery is the next step. This involves the exchange of medical records as well as depositions from witnesses. Your lawyer will use these statements to prove your doctor's breach of standard of care. The objective is to establish that the error was a result from the negligence of the doctor that resulted in damages.
Aside from the witness statement, your medical malpractice attorney (learn here) will work with a couple of experts to support your claim. They will be provided with medical records and all the details regarding your case in order to prepare for their testimony and deposition. They may also aid in making your case ready for trial.
Your lawyer will initiate discussions on settlement with the defense team as part of the preparation for trial. The process can take several years. In this time, you will be recovering from your injuries and determining the amount and value of your injuries. When you can, it's beneficial for everyone to avoid litigation and settle outside of court. Your lawyer will carefully consider the merits of any settlement offer with your current and future recoveries. If the settlement proposal is reasonable then your lawyer will be able to convince you to accept it.
Damages
During the process of discovery Plaintiffs must demonstrate that their losses were significant and that the negligence of the defendant was a factor in those damages. If, for example, the doctor failed to inform the patient of the 30% likelihood that the procedure will result in the loss of a limb, and the surgery was perfect, but the patient lost a limb, then the medical professional could be held liable for malpractice.
A victim could also prove that a skilled lawyer could have averted or reduced the financial loss. This is commonly referred as the "but for" test. It is also necessary to demonstrate that the plaintiff incurred costs to pursue a successful legal claim which are more than the amount sought for compensation.
Our medical malpractice lawyers can explain the various types of damages that can be given in a malpractice lawsuit including past, current and future medical expenses as along with lost income, pain and discomfort, and other economic or non-economic losses. Generally, the more serious the injury, higher the award. However, a decision that is successful could be reversed upon appeal. Settlements outside of court can be beneficial for certain clients. It can reduce time and cost in court costs, as well being able to avoid the potential risk of having a jury decide an issue on the basis of emotions instead of facts.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are a bit more complicated. There are specific guidelines that must be met with a specific time frame in which the suit can be filed.
In addition to showing negligence, the claimant must also prove that the actions of the doctor resulted in losses and injuries. This will require medical and hospital records.
Complaint
Once your attorney's investigation has uncovered evidence that malpractice has occurred, he or she will file a complaint in court, along with a summons. The complaint identifies the defendants in the case and outlines the allegations that you are making against them.
Malpractice claims are based on the idea that a doctor or nurse or other healthcare provider is obligated to a patient a standard of treatment. This is the level of competence and care an appropriately prudent doctor with the same training would employ in similar situations. Your legal team needs to prove that your doctor violated this standard which resulted in injuries from which you suffered quantifiable damages.
A physician's standard of care is usually a matter of opinion and can be difficult to prove. This is why it's important to hire a law firm with access to expert witnesses who can testify about the medical field and what a reasonable professional in your situation would have done.
Not only physicians can make mistakes, but so can hospital personnel, such as nurses and anesthesiologists. This is particularly the case for emergency room personnel where mistakes are caused by a busy atmosphere and overworked workers. Your attorney may be able to secure experts from emergency room staff who can provide evidence of the circumstances that led to the incident and why your doctor was unable to fulfill this standard.
Discovery
During the discovery phase, your attorney will gather and look over evidence that could be used to support a malpractice claim. This could include medical records, witness statements as well as expert testimony. The legal team on the other side can also have the chance to request these documents from you and your attorney. This is done through interrogatories or requests for documents. Certain documents may be considered to be confidential and private due to privacy laws, such as HIPAA's Privacy Rule.
You must also prove your injury was caused by the negligence of the doctor. This is the most difficult aspect of a medical malpractice case since it requires expert testimony to support your claim.
Your lawyer will also depose any witnesses that can support that the doctor's actions were negligent. This can include nurses, assistants, radiologists, dentists and other personnel who were involved in your treatment. Your lawyer will be adept at taking strong and effective depositions to convince these witnesses to admit that the doctor's negligence was not their fault.
The majority of lawsuits are settled before they go to trial. In the case of medical malpractice this is the most common because the cost of going to trial can be quite expensive. Once the facts are established you can negotiate a settlement with the doctor's insurer. If a settlement isn't feasible your case will proceed to trial.
Trial
When your lawyer has completed the initial investigation and determines you have a strong malpractice case, they will file the complaint. The complaint will clearly state the allegations and be sent to the defendant with a summons.
Discovery is the next step. This involves the exchange of medical records as well as depositions from witnesses. Your lawyer will use these statements to prove your doctor's breach of standard of care. The objective is to establish that the error was a result from the negligence of the doctor that resulted in damages.
Aside from the witness statement, your medical malpractice attorney (learn here) will work with a couple of experts to support your claim. They will be provided with medical records and all the details regarding your case in order to prepare for their testimony and deposition. They may also aid in making your case ready for trial.
Your lawyer will initiate discussions on settlement with the defense team as part of the preparation for trial. The process can take several years. In this time, you will be recovering from your injuries and determining the amount and value of your injuries. When you can, it's beneficial for everyone to avoid litigation and settle outside of court. Your lawyer will carefully consider the merits of any settlement offer with your current and future recoveries. If the settlement proposal is reasonable then your lawyer will be able to convince you to accept it.
Damages
During the process of discovery Plaintiffs must demonstrate that their losses were significant and that the negligence of the defendant was a factor in those damages. If, for example, the doctor failed to inform the patient of the 30% likelihood that the procedure will result in the loss of a limb, and the surgery was perfect, but the patient lost a limb, then the medical professional could be held liable for malpractice.
A victim could also prove that a skilled lawyer could have averted or reduced the financial loss. This is commonly referred as the "but for" test. It is also necessary to demonstrate that the plaintiff incurred costs to pursue a successful legal claim which are more than the amount sought for compensation.
Our medical malpractice lawyers can explain the various types of damages that can be given in a malpractice lawsuit including past, current and future medical expenses as along with lost income, pain and discomfort, and other economic or non-economic losses. Generally, the more serious the injury, higher the award. However, a decision that is successful could be reversed upon appeal. Settlements outside of court can be beneficial for certain clients. It can reduce time and cost in court costs, as well being able to avoid the potential risk of having a jury decide an issue on the basis of emotions instead of facts.
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