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How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Bringing a medical malpractice suit against a hospital or doctor must prove that the defendant acted in breach of his or her duty to patients. This can be evidence from hospitals and medical documents.
Our attorneys are experienced at deposing witnesses in a professional manner. They may be doctors, other medical professionals in private practice or staff at a hospital or clinic.
Negligence
When a patient visits a doctor, hospital or health care professional they are entitled to certain standards of medical care. Unfortunately, in some instances these standards are not met, or even breached. The results of this breach could be devastating.
A lawsuit can be brought against a medical professional if a patient is injured or dies because of the negligence of the physician. To have a valid case the injured person must establish four legal aspects including breach of duty and damages and causation.
Malpractice is defined as an act or omission of the physician that goes against the accepted norms of medical practice in the medical community, and can cause injury to the patient. It is a subset of tort law, which deals with civil violations that are not legal obligations or criminal offenses.
Medical negligence is distinct from regular negligence in that the victim must prove that the doctor knew or should have known that their actions could cause harm in order to claim malpractice, but normal negligence does not. For instance a surgeon who accidentally cuts a vein or nerve during surgery could be found in the wrong of negligence, but not malpractice as the doctor didn't intend to cause harm.
In a case of medical malpractice the defendant has a legal obligation to treat the patient in accordance with the standard of care a reasonably competent healthcare professional with comparable expertise and training in similar circumstances would offer. The breach of duty is crucial since it establishes that the alleged negligence caused the injury.
Damages
The damages you incur in a case of malpractice are in relation to the losses you suffered as a result of negligence by a doctor. This can include both financial loss, such as the costs of future medical treatment and non-economic losses, like suffering and pain.
To claim damages, you must prove that the doctor violated the duty of care, that the physician's deviation from the standard of care caused injury, and this injury had quantifiable monetary consequences. This is a complex legal analysis that typically requires expert witness testimony.
Certain of the losses can be observed immediately, for example when a mistake made by a doctor led to an infection, or other medical issue that require additional treatment. Certain damages are more difficult to detect, such as when an expert misdiagnoses your illness and you don't receive the proper treatment.
If your doctor's malpractice causes your death then you can sue for the cause of death. You can seek punitive damages in addition to the amount you'd receive in a case of survival.
In most states, there are restrictions on what you can claim in a malpractice claim. These limits vary from state to state and are generally applicable to both economic and other damages. Some states also have rules that limit how long you can wait to make a claim.
Time Limits
As with all lawsuits, there are specific time frames to be adhered to or the case could be dismissed. A malpractice lawsuit is required to be filed between two and six years after the malpractice occurred. The time frame varies by state.
It is important to talk with an attorney as soon as you can. The law firm will conduct an investigation to determine if any malpractice occurred and if it will be able to stand in the court. This process takes several weeks or even months.
Medical malpractice cases are governed by different laws, and the statute of limitations is often altered. For example in Pennsylvania the patient has to make a claim within two years from the date they were aware of the malpractice, or when a reasonable person would have known that the harm existed. This is referred to as the discovery rule.
In other states, the statute of limitations begins to run from the date the malpractice occurred. This could be problematic if the medical error does not cause immediate symptoms. For instance, suppose a doctor negligently leaves an object that is foreign in the body following surgery. The patient might not be aware of the foreign object until three or more years after surgery. In that scenario the statute of limitation could have begun to begin running from the date of the surgery instead of the moment the error was discovered.
Expert Witnesses
Many medical malpractice cases depend on experts to clarify the facts of the case. An expert witness for a plaintiff will provide testimony regarding the doctor's duty of taking care of the patient and the medical standards for the area and in the specialty of doctors with the same qualifications and experience and the manner in which the defendant's actions were in violation of those standards. The expert will describe why the defendant's omission directly caused the patient's injury.
The defendant will employ an expert to challenge the plaintiff's expert, and offer their professional opinion as to whether the doctor was in compliance with the standards of care. The experts may disagree but the fact-finder is the one who decides which expert is most credible.
It is best for the expert to be still working in the medical field since they are more knowledgeable about current practices. Jurors and judges typically believe that practicing professionals are more trustworthy than experts who rely solely on court testimony.
It is also advisable to have an expert witness that is specialized in the area of the legal malpractice. For instance an expert in medicine who is proficient in dealing with breast cancer can present a a more convincing argument about the cause of the plaintiff's injuries. A seasoned Ocala medical malpractice attorney will know which expert witnesses to consult for your case.
Bringing a medical malpractice suit against a hospital or doctor must prove that the defendant acted in breach of his or her duty to patients. This can be evidence from hospitals and medical documents.
Our attorneys are experienced at deposing witnesses in a professional manner. They may be doctors, other medical professionals in private practice or staff at a hospital or clinic.
Negligence
When a patient visits a doctor, hospital or health care professional they are entitled to certain standards of medical care. Unfortunately, in some instances these standards are not met, or even breached. The results of this breach could be devastating.
A lawsuit can be brought against a medical professional if a patient is injured or dies because of the negligence of the physician. To have a valid case the injured person must establish four legal aspects including breach of duty and damages and causation.
Malpractice is defined as an act or omission of the physician that goes against the accepted norms of medical practice in the medical community, and can cause injury to the patient. It is a subset of tort law, which deals with civil violations that are not legal obligations or criminal offenses.
Medical negligence is distinct from regular negligence in that the victim must prove that the doctor knew or should have known that their actions could cause harm in order to claim malpractice, but normal negligence does not. For instance a surgeon who accidentally cuts a vein or nerve during surgery could be found in the wrong of negligence, but not malpractice as the doctor didn't intend to cause harm.
In a case of medical malpractice the defendant has a legal obligation to treat the patient in accordance with the standard of care a reasonably competent healthcare professional with comparable expertise and training in similar circumstances would offer. The breach of duty is crucial since it establishes that the alleged negligence caused the injury.
Damages
The damages you incur in a case of malpractice are in relation to the losses you suffered as a result of negligence by a doctor. This can include both financial loss, such as the costs of future medical treatment and non-economic losses, like suffering and pain.
To claim damages, you must prove that the doctor violated the duty of care, that the physician's deviation from the standard of care caused injury, and this injury had quantifiable monetary consequences. This is a complex legal analysis that typically requires expert witness testimony.
Certain of the losses can be observed immediately, for example when a mistake made by a doctor led to an infection, or other medical issue that require additional treatment. Certain damages are more difficult to detect, such as when an expert misdiagnoses your illness and you don't receive the proper treatment.
If your doctor's malpractice causes your death then you can sue for the cause of death. You can seek punitive damages in addition to the amount you'd receive in a case of survival.
In most states, there are restrictions on what you can claim in a malpractice claim. These limits vary from state to state and are generally applicable to both economic and other damages. Some states also have rules that limit how long you can wait to make a claim.
Time Limits
As with all lawsuits, there are specific time frames to be adhered to or the case could be dismissed. A malpractice lawsuit is required to be filed between two and six years after the malpractice occurred. The time frame varies by state.
It is important to talk with an attorney as soon as you can. The law firm will conduct an investigation to determine if any malpractice occurred and if it will be able to stand in the court. This process takes several weeks or even months.
Medical malpractice cases are governed by different laws, and the statute of limitations is often altered. For example in Pennsylvania the patient has to make a claim within two years from the date they were aware of the malpractice, or when a reasonable person would have known that the harm existed. This is referred to as the discovery rule.
In other states, the statute of limitations begins to run from the date the malpractice occurred. This could be problematic if the medical error does not cause immediate symptoms. For instance, suppose a doctor negligently leaves an object that is foreign in the body following surgery. The patient might not be aware of the foreign object until three or more years after surgery. In that scenario the statute of limitation could have begun to begin running from the date of the surgery instead of the moment the error was discovered.
Expert Witnesses
Many medical malpractice cases depend on experts to clarify the facts of the case. An expert witness for a plaintiff will provide testimony regarding the doctor's duty of taking care of the patient and the medical standards for the area and in the specialty of doctors with the same qualifications and experience and the manner in which the defendant's actions were in violation of those standards. The expert will describe why the defendant's omission directly caused the patient's injury.
The defendant will employ an expert to challenge the plaintiff's expert, and offer their professional opinion as to whether the doctor was in compliance with the standards of care. The experts may disagree but the fact-finder is the one who decides which expert is most credible.
It is best for the expert to be still working in the medical field since they are more knowledgeable about current practices. Jurors and judges typically believe that practicing professionals are more trustworthy than experts who rely solely on court testimony.
It is also advisable to have an expert witness that is specialized in the area of the legal malpractice. For instance an expert in medicine who is proficient in dealing with breast cancer can present a a more convincing argument about the cause of the plaintiff's injuries. A seasoned Ocala medical malpractice attorney will know which expert witnesses to consult for your case.
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