Medical Malpractice FAQ
- What is Medical Malpractice?
- Who can I sue for medical malpractice?
- How long can I wait before I sue for Medical Malpractice?
- Where should the suit be filed?
- How do I find a good Medical Malpractice attorney?
- What will I need to prove my claim?
- Can I sue for pain and suffering?
- Can I sue for loss of consortium?
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical Malpractice is the most commonly known type of malpractice, and this happens when a person who is supposed to be following normal or accepted standards of health care deviates from that health care standard. When this happens to you, it may be a good idea to talk to a medical malpractice attorney to find out what options are available to you.
Who can I sue for medical malpractice?
You can sue any medical professional responsible for your injuries. This includes doctors, nurses, and technicians. You can also file suits against hospitals.
To sue a hospital for medical malpractice, you must be able to prove hospital negligence. Hospital negligence can occur if the hospital fails to properly execute its standard of care.
How long can I wait before I sue for Medical Malpractice?
The window of time you have from the time you incur your injuries to when you will be legally barred from filing a claim is called the Statute of Limitations.
The Statute of Limitations for medical malpractice claims will vary from state to state. However, in many states claimants will have about two years to file suit. It is important to hire a medical malpractice attorney as soon after the injury occurs as possible so you can initiate your claim before the Statute of Limitations expires.
Where should the suit be filed?
Suit must be filed in the appropriate state court of original jurisdiction in the county where the medical malpractice occurred.
How do I find a good Medical Malpractice attorney?
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What will I need to prove my claim?
You must prove that the medical provider’s negligent actions caused your injuries. In other words, you have to prove the medical provider was responsible for your injuries.
To prove negligence, you must first determine the standard of care the medical professional was expected to use. When it comes to medical malpractice cases, the standard of care expected of a professional will depend on the patient’s age, condition, and geographic location, among other things.
You then must prove that the medical professional failed to follow this standard of care and that this failure to subscribe to the standard of care caused your injuries.
Can I sue for pain and suffering?
In a Medical Malpractice case, your damages will include the costs incurred for the medical treatment, the costs incurred in bringing the law suit, and your pain and suffering incurred as a direct result of the medical malpractice.
Can I sue for loss of consortium?
The spouse of the party injured due to medical malpractice may bring a claim for loss of consortium under certain circumstances. You should discuss this with the attorney. Just fill out the form below.