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How to File a Medical Malpractice Case

If a patient discovers that a foreign object, such as surgical clamps, remains inside her body after gall bladder surgery could file a medical malpractice lawsuit (relevant resource site). A successful claim has to prove the elements of medical malpractice: duty, deviation from the duty, and direct reason.

Our clients must establish a direct connection between the breach of duty, and the injury. This is referred to as proximate cause.

The reason for injury

A medical malpractice claim can be filed either by the person who was injured or an attorney. This could be the spouse or adult child or parent, guardian or administrator of an estate belonging to a deceased patient, depending on the circumstances. In a case involving medical malpractice the defendant is the health care provider. This could be a doctor, nurse, therapist or any other licensed health care professional.

Malpractice cases typically involve a lot of expert testimony. Medical experts are required to determine if the health care provider did what was required of care in their special area of expertise. They must also testify as to the harm caused by the doctor’s actions or inactions.

The consequences of malpractice and negligence can be extremely serious. For instance, a misdiagnosis of a medical condition could have life-threatening consequences. Other types of injuries can involve operating on the wrong body part or putting surgical instruments in the patient.

To prove a malpractice claim, the patient must prove four legal elements: a duty that the physician owed to them; a breach of this duty; a resultant injury; and damages. In some states, like New York, the law places a limit on the amount of money that could be awarded for an action for malpractice.

Causation

The injury element is also known as the causation. It is one of the most important aspects of a medical malpractice claim. To prove causation, a plaintiff must prove that they suffered an injury on the balance of probabilities because due to the negligence of the doctor. This can be a challenging task due to a variety of reasons.

Many of the injuries that are the basis for a medical negligence lawsuit result from long-term illnesses or illnesses that existed before treatment began. Often the statute of limitations for a claim involving medical malpractice extends over a variety of years, and the injuries may develop slowly.

In these cases, it is difficult to prove that one particular medical professional's breach of standard of care led to the injury. However, the aggrieved patient could be able to use evidence collected by the attorney, like medical documents and expert testimony.

During the discovery process, which is part of the legal process for prepping for trial, your lawyer may ask for the disclosure of expert testimony and other evidence from defense attorneys of the defendants. The doctor who is representing the case will be asked to give a deposition. This is a testimonies which is under oath. Your lawyer will be able to cross-examine doctor and challenge the doctor's findings. The jury will decide if the plaintiff has proven the facts of the case, including duty, breach and causation.

Negligence

The plaintiff must convince jurors, when bringing a claim for medical malpractice law firms malpractice that it is more likely that the doctor did not fulfill the obligations of medical professional and that these breaches resulted in injury. The plaintiff's attorney must demonstrate this through evidence collected during discovery. This includes seeking documents, such as medical records and other records from all parties in a lawsuit. This process also includes swearing statements that are recorded and used in trial.

A doctor has violated their professional obligation when they did something that an ordinary prudent doctor would not have done in similar circumstances. However it must be established that the breach directly caused injury to the patient. This is known as causation or proximate cause. For instance an individual goes to the hospital for a procedure to treat a hernia and then has his or the gall bladder removed instead. This is medical malpractice since the removal of the gall bladder did not benefit the patient.

Medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within a legal time limit, known as the statute of limitations. This varies from state to state. The injured patient must establish that the care provided was substandard and caused injury and then show how much compensation he or her deserves.

Damages

You should be compensated for any injuries you have suffered due to medical negligence. Scaffidi & Associates can help you receive full and fair compensation for your losses.

The first step is to file and serve an order and complaint on all named defendants in the lawsuit. The parties then participate in discovery, a procedure in which documents and statements are revealed under oath. During discovery medical records and doctor's notes are usually requested.

In the majority of states, you need to prove four things to be compensated for injuries incurred by medical malpractice which includes a duty to the healthcare provider in breach of that duty; a causal connection between the breach and the injury suffered by the patient; and damages that flow from the injury. If your lawyer can prove all these aspects of a medical negligence claim, you will have an impressive case.

In some cases the court could decide to award punitive damages that is designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter others from engaging in similar conduct. This is not the norm however, especially in medical malpractice cases. The courts must have a clear evidence of malice before they may award these extraordinary damages.

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