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How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Medical malpractice suits are complicated. There are specific guidelines to be followed including a specified time period within which the suit could be filed.

The claimant also has to prove that the actions of the doctor caused injuries and losses. This will require hospital and medical records.

Complaint

If your attorney's probe has revealed evidence that a malpractice occurred, he or she will file a formal complaint in court, along with summons. The complaint will identify the defendants in your case and clearly states the allegations you are making against them.

Malpractice claims are founded on the notion that nurses, doctors or other healthcare providers owe a patient a certain standard of care. This standard is defined as the degree of competence and care that a reasonably prudent medical professional with similar training would exercise in similar circumstances. Your legal team must demonstrate that your doctor violated this standard and caused you to suffer quantifiable harm.

A doctor's standard of care is often a matter of opinion, and it can be difficult to prove. It is essential to find an attorney who has access to experts in the field of medicine to provide proof of what a reasonable doctor would have done.

It's not only doctors who make medical errors; hospital personnel, including nurses and anesthesiologists are susceptible to making mistakes. This is particularly true of emergency room staff, where mistakes are often made due to the crazed atmosphere and overworked workers. Your attorney may be in a position to secure an expert opinion from the emergency room staff who can provide evidence of the circumstances that led to the incident and the reason why your doctor failed to fulfill this standard.

Discovery

During the discovery phase, your attorney will gather and examine evidence that may prove a malpractice law firms claim. This includes medical documents, witness statements, expert testimony, and more. This information can also be requested by the opposing legal team. This is done through interrogatories or requests for documents. However, certain materials may be privileged or confidential because of privacy laws, such as HIPAA and its Privacy Rule.

You must also prove your injury is the result of negligence by the doctor. This is the most difficult part of a malpractice case as it requires expert witness testimony to support your claim.

Your lawyer will also interview witnesses who can prove that the doctor was negligent. This can include nurses, assistants, radiologists, dentists and other personnel who were involved in your care. Your lawyer will know how to take effective and powerful depositions in order to get these witnesses admitting that the doctor was negligent.

The majority of lawsuits are settled before going to trial. For medical malpractice cases this is particularly common due to the fact that going to trial can be quite expensive. Once the facts are established you can negotiate an agreement with the insurance company that covers the doctor. If a settlement isn't feasible the case will go to trial.

Trial

Your attorney will file a complaint after an initial investigation. If they conclude that you have a convincing case of malpractice, they will file the complaint. This will clearly state your claims and will be served on the defendant, along with a summons.

Discovery is the next stage. This includes the exchange of medical records as well as depositions from witnesses. Your lawyer will make use of these documents to prove your doctor's violation of the standard of care. The objective is to establish that the error was the result of the doctor's negligence and resulted in damages.

Your medical malpractice attorney will also work with one or more expert witnesses in support of your claim. These experts will receive medical records and specific information about your case to prepare for their deposition and testimony. They can also assist in preparing your case for trial.

Your attorney will start settlement discussions with the defense during the preparation for trial. The process can take many years. During this time, it is important that you are recovering from your injuries and determining the severity of your losses. When possible, it's in everyone's best interest to avoid litigation and settle out of court. Your lawyer will carefully weigh the merits of a settlement against your current and long-term recovery. If the settlement offers are reasonable, your lawyer will encourage you to accept it.

Damages

During the process of discovery plaintiffs must demonstrate that their losses were substantial and that the negligence of the defendant was a factor in the damages. For instance, if the doctor did not inform the patient of the 30 percent chance that the procedure could result in the loss of leg, and the procedure was flawless, but the patient lost an arm in the process, then the medical professional could be held responsible for malpractice.

In order to have a legitimate malpractice lawsuit, the person who is suing must also show that a competent attorney could have helped stop their financial loss or at the very least, reduce the amount. This is often referred to as the "but for test". It is also required to prove that the plaintiff has paid for expenses in pursuit a successful legal claim, which are greater than the amount sought in compensation.

Our medical malpractice lawyers can provide a detailed explanation of the various types of damages that could be suffered in a malpractice lawsuit including past, present and foreseeable medical expenses and lost income, as well as suffering and other non-economic losses. The greater the amount of money awarded the more serious the injury. However, a successful verdict can sometimes be overturned in appeal. Settlements outside of court may be advantageous for some clients. It will save time and money on litigation costs, aswell as avoiding the risk of having a jury judge cases on the basis of emotions instead of fact.

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