Whether conducting a routine exam or performing a complex surgical procedure, doctors take an oath to provide patients with the best level of care they can. If a medical professional’s recklessness or carelessness results in injuries, you could have grounds to pursue a legal case. To determine whether you have a valid claim and should seek help from a negligence attorney, below is a guide to what constitutes medical negligence, when you can file a claim, and how it’s proved in court. 

What Medical Negligence Includes 

Proof of negligence is one component needed for grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. From failing to disinfect surgical tools to failing to provide adequate follow-up treatment, anything that falls below the medical industry’s standards of care could be considered negligent. Although careless behavior should be addressed, patients only have grounds to file medical malpractice cases if the negligence directly led to injuries. A patient developing an infection because sutures weren’t stitched correctly or getting treatment for the wrong diagnosis are two examples.    

How a Negligence Attorney Will Help

As part of the civil case, the plaintiff must be able to prove fault to receive damages. A negligence attorney will help you verify how the questionable behavior led to your pain and suffering. A malpractice attorney will do this by helping gather your medical records, taking pictures of your injuries, and keeping track of other evidence that proves negligence has had an adverse impact on your health, made the situation worse, and required additional treatment to fix. These conditions can affect your finances, ability to earn an income, and quality of life. A judge will take these factors into account when determining compensation for your injuries.       

If you believe your situation constitutes medical malpractice, contact the negligence attorneys at The Finkelstein Law Firm, PLLC in Orange County, NY. For over 20 years, their negligence attorneys have been assisting clients throughout the Hudson Valley region with a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury cases. Visit the firm online to see what types of cases they handle, and call (845) 294-9003 to schedule a consultation.