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Top Medical Malpractice Questions Answered
Patients are often unhappy with the results of plastic surgery. These are difficult claims; you can decide whether there is enough to pursue a case by asking for before and after pictures of the affected area or areas.
If someone died as a result of the malpractice, find out whether there is a potential claimant. For example, in Florida you need a surviving spouse who will live long enough to bring a claim, or a child under 25, or otherwise dependent on the decedent. An adult independent child does not have a medical malpractice claim in Florida for the death of a parent, except to recoup funeral expenses.
Infections acquired while getting health care for an unrelated condition (nosocomial infections) are unfortunately much too common. The crucial questions are:
If one doctor misses a diagnosis, but another doctor discovers it shortly afterwards, you will have to prove that those few weeks made an actual difference. This is often so difficult that it precludes bringing a malpractice claim.
Many cases involve a delay in either diagnosing or treating a condition. In that case, here are the crucial questions that need to be asked:
Medical Malpractice – Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between medical malpractice and medical negligence? No. They are the same thing. Medical malpractice is negligence committed by a professional health care provider, such as a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, hospital worker or hospital, whose treatment of a patient departs from a standard of care met by those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient. [top] What should I do if I think I have a medical malpractice claim? You should talk to a lawyer who specializes in such cases as soon as possible. Tell the attorney exactly what happened, from your first visit to the doctor or other health care provider, through your last contact with him or her. If possible, obtain your medical records and bring them to your first meeting with the attorney. There are time limits governing how long someone may bring a medical malpractice claim, so time is of the essence. [top] What will it cost me to have a medical malpractice claim investigated and evaluated by an attorney? Our interview with you, record investigation and care evaluation is free. Only if a case is prosecuted and there is a recovery do we charge a legal fee and recover our expended costs. [top] Is there a time limit on bringing a claim for medical malpractice? Yes. Generally an action must be commenced four years from the date that the action accrued. There are extensions granted for certain fact situations and for minors (under 18 years old). [top] Can I bring a lawsuit for a relative who died as a result of medical malpractice? If you are a grandparent, parent, spouse, sibling or child of the deceased, you can bring a wrongful death action on behalf of all the heirs. [top]
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FAQ
What are the 4 components of malpractice?
What are the 3 elements of malpractice?
What are the four common errors that could lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit?
- Misdiagnosis. Failure to diagnose an illness is a common medical mistake. …
- Surgical errors. …
- Failure to treat. …
- Birth injuries. …
- Prescription drug errors.
