Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are obligated to live by the accepted standards of care and failure to do so can result in harm to the patient. Breaching this duty is known as mal practice and victims of mal practice have the legal right to hold the negligent party(s) responsible for damages such as:

Pain and suffering
Financial losses related to the injury, including medical costs and lost wages
Loss of companionship or support (when mal practice results in death)

The Importance of an Experienced Attorney

Mal practice cases are especially complicated. The injured party’s lawyer will have to prove that negligence happened and that it caused the patient to suffer because of it. This requires extensive legal and medical research, as well as a great amount of financial resources. Because mal practice cases are complex, having the help of an experienced attorney is important for a victim.

A medical mal practice attorney can look at your claim to determine if a lawsuit is a reasonable option. For a mal practice lawsuit to be viable, for instance, it must fall within the relevant statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a time restriction for filing a mal practice lawsuit. Every state has its own statute of limitations, but most range from one to three years from the time the injury occurred or was discovered. It is vital before the times limit passes, that people with mal practice cases file their claims. A professional mal practice attorney can let you know what the statute is in your state.

Medical Errors and Mal Practice Cases

Mal practice cases most frequently involve:
Errors in the lab
Surgical errors, including anesthesia errors
Misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis
Birth injuries that occur from a mistake including cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy
Medication errors
Physicians, lab technicians, nurses, physician assistants, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals may cause medical errors also.

Contact Us about Mal Practice

If you think you have a mal practice case, contact our law firm today. A mal practice attorney will evaluate your claim free of charge and answer any questions you have regarding your legal options.