Recklessness and carelessness are essential components of any successful personal injury claim. Medical negligence, in particular, applies to cases involving medical malpractice and occurs when a health care provider or facility breaches the duty of care owed to patients. To secure compensation for damages incurred, you must be able to prove that you received substandard service in some way.

What Constitutes Medical Negligence?

Medical procedures are inherently risky, and sometimes they do not turn out as expected. Just because a particular surgery or screening does not result in the anticipated outcome does not mean you were the victim of negligence. For malpractice to exist, your provider must have deviated from the accepted standard of care. So, to have a valid claim following the incident, you must have incurred damages as the direct result of that deviant approach.

How Do You Prove It?

The most effective strategy for proving your malpractice claim will ultimately depend on the specifics of the case. Your attorney will likely interview expert witnesses in the medical field to establish a baseline regarding a reasonable standard of care.

Once legal counsel determines the duty your provider owed you, they’ll devise a way to demonstrate how he or she breached it. This requires proof of the injuries or illnesses you incurred as a result of the substandard care, which typically includes medical records, photographs, and personal journal entries. 

If you think you were the victim of medical negligence and you want to hold the liable party financially accountable, turn to Skinner & Associates, LLC in Galesburg, IL. A personal injury attorney on their team will gather medical records, interview expert witnesses, and negotiate with the opposing party on your behalf to secure the biggest settlement possible. Visit the firm online to learn more about their seasoned legal team, or call (309) 343-9964 to schedule an initial consultation today.