Physicians are committed to providing patients with careful, effective, and precise care to the best of their abilities. If a doctor cannot provide the standard level of care, and they lead you to sustain an injury, you might be able to file a medical malpractice claim for damages. Browse the information below to determine whether you have a case.

Understanding Medical Malpractice Cases

Negligence Constitutes Medical Malpractice  

If a health care provider’s negligent actions or a hospital’s practices have caused your injuries, you could have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. For a claim to be valid, you must prove that medical standards of care were violated, injuries were only sustained due to negligence, and that damages are severe. Medical malpractice can include any issues ranging from the initial diagnosis to aftercare following procedures. 

The Type of Negligence Varies

There are various reasons a patient would file a medical malpractice claim against a physician or hospital. Negligence during any phase of treatment can lead to lawsuits. This can include exacerbating issues by prescribing the wrong medications, causing infections by using dirty surgical tools, and allowing illnesses to progress by failing to detect symptoms and ignoring lab results.

Necessary Documents to File a Claim

A personal injury attorney will help collect the paperwork to file a malpractice claim. They’ll gather release forms to maintain your medical records. Your attorney and the defendant’s counsel will review the reports and use the information to gather expert witness testimony from other medical care providers. Your legal representative will send notifications to your insurance company about the pending suit and help draft the formal complaint to put on file.

To find out whether you have a valid medical malpractice claim, contact Marc D. Orloff, Attorney At Law. Based in Goshen, NY, the lawyer has over 30 years of experience providing residents with effective legal advice to reach the best outcome for their cases. Call (845) 294-8974 to schedule a consultation. Visit him online to browse his civil law experience, including medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and product liability.