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How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Medical malpractice suits are complex. There are specific guidelines to follow, for example a deadline within which the lawsuit can be filed.

The claimant must also demonstrate that the doctor's actions led to injuries and losses. This will require hospital and medical documents.

Complaint

Your attorney will prepare a court-appointed complaint and summons if he or she has found evidence of malpractice legal. The complaint will identify the defendants and make the allegations you make against them.

The basis for malpractice claims is the notion that a doctor or nurse or other healthcare professional owes a patient a standard of care. This standard is defined as the amount of expertise and prudence that a reasonable medical professional with similar training could exercise in similar situations. Your legal team needs to prove that your doctor did not meet this standard that resulted in injuries due to which you sustained quantifiable damages.

A physician's standard of care is usually a matter of opinion and is often difficult to prove. This is why it is important to work with a legal firm that has access to expert witnesses who can testify about the medical field and what a reasonable professional in your situation would have done.

Not only doctors make mistakes, but so can hospital personnel, such as nurses and anesthesiologists. This is especially true of emergency room staff, whose errors are usually due to the crazed atmosphere and overworked staff. Your lawyer may be able to get testimony from experts in the emergency department who can help demonstrate what should have been done and why your doctor's actions did not meet this standard.

Discovery

During the discovery process your lawyer will gather and review evidence that could provide evidence to support a claim for malpractice. This could include medical records, witness statements, as well as expert testimony. The information could also be requested by the opposing legal team. This usually happens through interrogatories and requests for production of documents. Certain documents may be considered to be confidential and confidential due to privacy laws, such as HIPAA's Privacy Rule.

You must also prove your injury is due to negligence by the doctor. This is the most difficult part of a malpractice claim because it requires expert witness testimony that proves your claim.

Your lawyer will also call witnesses who can prove the doctor was negligent. This can include radiologists, dentists, nurses, assistants as well as other individuals who were involved in the care of your health. Your attorney will be skilled in preparing strong and persuasive depositions to convince these witnesses to admit that the doctor's negligence was a factor.

Most lawsuits are resolved, or settled, before they reach the trial stage. For medical malpractice cases, this is especially common due to the fact that going to trial can be quite expensive. After the facts of your case are established, a settlement could be negotiated between you and the insurer of your doctor. If a settlement isn't agreed upon, your case will be heard in court.

Trial

When your lawyer has completed the initial investigation and Malpractice Law decides you have a solid malpractice law case, they will file the complaint. It will state clearly your allegations and will be served on the defendant along with a summons.

Discovery is the next stage. This involves the exchange of medical records and depositions of witnesses. Your lawyer will make use of these evidences to prove your doctor's violation of the standard of care. The goal is to establish that the error was caused by the negligence of the doctor, and resulted in damages.

In addition to the witness's testimony In addition to the witness statement, your medical malpractice law attorney will also work with a couple of expert witnesses to prove your claim. These experts will be provided medical records and all the details regarding your case in order to prepare for their testimony and deposition. They may also assist in preparing your case for trial.

As part of the preparation for trial your attorney will begin negotiations for settlement with the defense. The process can take several years. In this time, you are recovering from your injuries and determining how much of your damages. It's in everyone's best interest to settle your case outside of the courtroom and avoid litigation whenever it is possible. Your lawyer will carefully evaluate the merits of any settlement offer against your current and future recovery. If the settlement offer is reasonable and fair, then your lawyer will encourage to accept it.

Damages

During the discovery process plaintiffs must demonstrate that their losses were substantial and that the negligence of the defendant contributed to those damages. If, for example, the doctor failed to inform the patient of the 30% possibility that the procedure might result in the loss of limb, and the surgery was flawless, but the patient lost an arm in the process, then the medical professional could be held responsible for malpractice.

A victim may also demonstrate that a competent lawyer could have prevented or minimized the financial loss. This is often referred to as the "but for test". It is also required to show that the plaintiff has incurred expenses in pursuit a successful legal claim, which is more than the amount sought in compensation.

Our medical malpractice litigation lawyers can provide a detailed explanation of the various types of damages that can be attained in a malpractice case including past, present and future medical expenses as well as lost income, pain and suffering and other economic and non-economic losses. The higher the award the more serious the damage. A successful verdict may be rescinded by appeal. Settlements outside of court can be beneficial to some clients. It can save time and money on court costs, as well as avoiding the possibility of having a jury decide a case on the basis of emotion rather than fact.