Medical Malpractice Lawyers That Fight For Patients Rights

Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim 

Like many legal matters, trying to file a medical malpractice case on your own can be nearly impossible. It will take the talents of an experienced personal injury lawyer if you want to win your case and obtain a fair settlement.

To prove a medical professional was negligent and win a legal claim, it is up to medical malpractice law firms to demonstrate the following to the insurance companies:  

• The medical professional owed the injured person a certain standard of care.  
• The duty of care was breached.  
• The patient was injured as a result of this breach.  
• The patient suffered significant damages, such as pain and suffering, lost wages, or medical expenses due to sustained injuries.  

Who To Sue In Medical Malpractice Claims

Doctors aren’t the only defendants you can name in a medical negligence lawsuit. Anyone in the healthcare industry can make medical mistakes.

Every health care professional has a duty to care for you and maintain acceptable standards. When these standards aren’t met, preventable injuries that are often life-changing injuries can occur. If they fell short in upholding their quality of care, they could be liable for the harm they caused.

It doesn’t have to be the actual doctor who provided the medical treatment that is responsible for the injured patient. But it’s important to note that most medical malpractice claims are brought against doctors, nurses, and hospitals.

Depending on the facts of your situation, the defendants in your lawsuit could include: 

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Hospitals
• Technicians and Aides
• Physical Therapists
• Dentists
• Chiropractors
• Optometrists
• Pharmacists
• Laboratories
• Outpatient Medical Facilities

What Can You Recover in a Medical Negligence Claim?

When you pursue a medical malpractice claim, you can seek to recover all damages caused by medical negligence.

If you suffered an injury and believe it was due to a medical malpractice error, you could be entitled to receive compensation for the following: 

• Past and Future Medical Bills
• Lost Past and Future Income
• Scarring and Disfigurement
• Mental Anguish
• Loss of Quality of Life
• Pain and Suffering
• Home Health Care 
• Physical Therapy 

We all rely on medical professionals to make us well, so when their actions lead to worsening our condition, or further injury, they should be held fully liable for the damage they inflicted.

What Should You Do If You Believe You Are a Victim of Medical Negligence?

If you believe that you have suffered harm due to medical negligence, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney. You may be entitled to economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to prove negligence.

A lawyer can deal with the hospital and insurance companies on your behalf. The medical community has costly lawyers, so this isn’t something you should do on your own.

Your law firm can also launch an immediate investigation of your case and take steps to preserve critical evidence. The investigation will include gathering evidence like medical records and interviews with expert witnesses.

When you meet with a lawyer, be prepared to answer questions like:

• Which medical issues led you to seek treatment?
• When did you receive treatment for the medical condition?
• Where did you receive treatment?
• Who provided the treatment?
• What treatment did the medical professional provide?
• How has the treatment hurt you physically, emotionally, and financially?

Try to compile medical records, invoices, and insurance statements. But if you can’t track down those documents, it should not stop you from getting legal help.

Understanding Statute of Limitations 

The statute of limitations varies depending on where the case is. The general statute of limitations for a medical malpractice lawsuit in many states is two years. 

The Brown Firm has offices that span from Georgia to South Carolina, where the statute of limitations is two years for Georgia residents and three years for South Carolina residents.

However, rare exceptions can extend a patient’s time limit for filing a lawsuit. 

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice falls into one of two categories: 

• Medical malpractice claims following a “failure to diagnose” may be given a limited extension by the court, depending on the facts of the claim. In these cases, the time limit begins when the injury was realized. 
• Medical malpractice claims resulting from an injury must be filed within the time limit from the date of the injury. 

Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney

At The Brown Firm, we represent people who have been injured due to others’ negligence, including victims of medical malpractice. Because of doctor errors and hospital errors, victims can suffer from life-altering issues like a brain injury, nerve damage, or even death.

Medical malpractice suits aren’t easy to win, so we also work with experts with a medical background for a thorough understanding of your case. 

Our expert lawyers have many years of experience dealing with medical malpractice cases. We understand that each and every client has specific goals, like seeking proper medical care or being compensated for time missed from work. 

Our law firm’s superior customer service is backed by a staff that genuinely cares about you and an attorney who has gratitude, understanding, and compassion for your specific circumstances. 

If you are the victim of medical malpractice, contact an experienced attorney today to determine if you are eligible for compensation. 

If you or a loved one were injured and need help, our skilled personal injury lawyers will be at your side every step of the way with legal advice and representation.

Fill out our simple online contact form or give our office a call at (800) 529-1441 to set up your free case evaluation.