Find Out More about Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical malpractice lawsuits offers victims of medical negligence the right to seek compensation for injuries suffered. Depending on the extent of a person’s injuries and the types of damages suffered, victims of medical malpractice may be able to obtain compensation for:
- Lost wages
- Disability
- Past and future medical costs related to the negligence
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- More
Contrary to popular belief about frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits flooding the American legal system, only a small percentage of victims (less than 15 percent) ever file a claim. Thus far, there are hundreds of thousands of circumstances of medical malpractice every year in our country. If you are a victim of negligence, you have legal rights, talk to an attorney. You may have the right to compensation.
Time Limits for Filing Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
In the U.S., all medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within a certain amount of time after the negligence occurred. The law that determines the amount of time an individual has to file a claim is known as a statute of limitations, and statutes vary from state-to-state. Most statutes, however, provide a two to three year window within which individuals may file.
Nonetheless, there are exceptions so it is in your best interest to talk to an attorney as soon as you suspect medical negligence. A professional attorney may provide you the information you need regarding your state's medical malpractice lawsuits.
Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical malpractice lawsuits encompass a wide variety of legal claims, including those arising as a result of:
- Mistakes made by doctors – surgical errors, diagnostic errors, misinterpreting lab results, prescription errors, delivery room errors, etc.
- Mistakes made by nurses – medication errors, IV mistakes, failing to follow doctor’s orders, failing to contact a physician when necessary, performing procedures for which they are not qualified
- Mistakes made by technicians/medical staff – lab or pharmacy mix-ups, for example
These represent some of the more common bases for medical malpractice lawsuits. Each case is unique, and this is why it is in your best interest to have your claim evaluated by an medical malpractice attorney to determine if you have a lawsuit.
Contact Our Law Firm Today
At our law firm, we have successfully handled medical malpractice lawsuits for clients across the country. We work with some of the leading legal and medical experts in the field and strive to obtain fair settlements and awards for those whose lives have been forever altered by medical malpractice negligence.
Allow one of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers to evaluate your claim free of charge. Any questions you have about medical malpractice lawsuits we will answer and advise you of your legal options.
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