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Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

A medical malpractice lawyer helps injured patients get compensation for their losses. The common law system regulates medical malpractice claims.

Under common law, doctors are expected to adhere to a certain level of care when treating patients. If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted medical norms and results in injury or death it could be liable for negligence.

Duty of Care

Medical professionals are expected to follow a set of standards that are accepted by the medical profession as being reasonable and prudent in providing medical care. A patient could be legally able to bring a lawsuit against a medical professional if those standards aren't followed and the failure results in injuries or health issues.

The initial step of a malpractice lawsuit is to prove that you had an arrangement with a doctor-patient healthcare provider in question and that the entity or person owed you a duty to act in a reasonable way. You must then prove that the breach occurred. This is typically done an expert witness that can provide an objective analysis and evaluation.

This expert witness will be able to help determine whether or not the defendant's actions are in violation of the standard of care that is accepted in the particular case. To enable the expert to determine this they must be able to review your medical records and conduct an examination or interview with you.

You must also establish that the breach directly led to your injury. This is known as causation, and it is the third component of a malpractice claim. In most cases, you'll require a direct cause & effect relationship between the breach of duty and the subsequent injury. For example, a misdiagnosis could result in the wrong medication or treatment being prescribed and results in an adverse reaction, such as heart attacks.

Breach of Duty

Physicians, like all other people, are legally bound by a duty to act with reasonable care and prudence. However, doctors are held to a more stringent standard because they are considered medical experts who make life and death decisions. The duty of care can be found in laws and standards governing specific types of treatments and procedures.

In a negligence case, it is vital to prove that the defendant had the obligation of taking care of the plaintiff. It must be proven that the defendant did not fulfill that duty of care. This means that the doctor did not meet the standard of care in the given circumstance. The quality of care is usually defined by what an average person would do in similar circumstances. A reasonable driver, for instance would not use at a traffic light.

In a lawsuit involving a malpractice expert witnesses could be required to provide evidence on the standard of care that was violated and the manner in which this standard was violated. They can also discuss the cause of the injury and what could have been done to prevent it from occurring.

Damages

In the United States, physicians are required to carry malpractice insurance in order to protect themselves against any losses that may arise from medical negligence. To file a claim, the plaintiff will need to demonstrate both financial losses (such medical expenses and lost wages) and non-economic losses (such pain and suffering).

The amount of money you will receive from a successful malpractice lawsuit is contingent upon how your New York medical malpractice lawyer presents the case for your losses. Your attorney will establish medically essential costs by examining your medical records, utilizing expert testimony, and collaborating with economic experts. Your medical malpractice attorney must prove the loss of your earnings by proving the number of days you were absent from work due your medical conditions, and also that these days were due to the negligence of the defendant.

Non-economic losses are more difficult to prove, and may require the help of a professional who can provide evidence of your physical, emotional, and mental suffering because of the negligence of the defendant. Loss of consortium is a different type of non-economic harm. It is the inability to enjoy a loving, sexual relationship with your spouse or another significant person as you used to. The defendant's lawyer will challenge your non-economic damages in the form of interrogatories and depositions along with requests for documents and sworn declarations.

Statute of Limitations

As in every state, New York has a statute of limitations that must be met prior to a medical negligence case can be filed. If not the court could dismiss the case. A New York medical malpractice lawsuit malpractice attorney who is skilled will be well-versed in the nuances of these deadlines, and will ensure that your claim is filed prior to the deadlines set forth by law.

In the majority of cases, the victim of medical negligence is required to bring a suit within two and a half years from the date the act or omission made by a health care provider resulted in the injury or death. However like all laws there are some exceptions to this rule. For instance if the health care provider's error was part of a continuous course of treatment, the 30 month legally required "clock" will not begin until that course of treatment is completed or until the patient becomes aware of the diagnosis.

In some cases it is possible that a patient will not discover the problem until a long time later, for example, if a foreign body remains within the body after surgery or treatment. For this reason, most states have adopted the legal concept known as the discovery rule that allows injured victims to extend deadlines in certain instances. Your attorney will be aware of the rules of your state and will examine your case timeline carefully to avoid mistakes in the administration that could impede your claim.

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