Medical malpractice is a serious problem in the USA. Every year thousands of people put their trust in medical practitioners and suffer serious injuries as a result. Victims of medical malpractice experience intense feelings of betrayal, as well as physical suffering and costly incapacitation. Thankfully there is a course of action that these victims can take; let’s consult with a medical malpractice attorney to get more details.
My doctor prescribed me a dangerous combination of drugs; does this constitute medical malpractice?
Yes this would be a typical example of medical malpractice. If you file a claim you can expect to receive damages amounting to medical expenses related to the injury you received. You will also be compensated for time you missed from work, for loss of consortium with your spouse and sometimes for your emotional suffering.
What is the investigative procedure for medical malpractice?
You need to prove that the injury was caused by your medical practitioner’s treatment (or lack of treatment) and was not a pre-existing condition or one caused by a different event. You can do this by thoroughly recording the effects of your treatment, taking photos of visible symptoms, recording statements from witnesses and other doctors, etc. Your attorney will use this material as the basis of your claim; if the defense refuse to settle then the case will be referred to court.
I don’t have a lot of money; can I still afford to file a claim?
Yes, filing a claim and winning compensation is not expensive. Most attorneys will handle a case with no fees paid upfront; they’ll deduct their fees from the damages that are awarded; about 30% is the norm for such cases. There are some instances in which your attorney will require their fees up front; these include cases where the attorney is not confident that the plaintiff’s claim will be successful or if the plaintiff refuses a settlement which seems reasonable to the attorney.
