Need an Experienced Malpractice Attorney?
When you come under the care of a doctor, you trust that doctor will help you. If you are injured, they should be held accountable. We commonly entrust our health to doctors and hospitals, expecting them to care for us with their knowledge, experience, and professionalism. That is why it is especially distressing when a negligent physician or medical staff causes injury to a patient.
If you or someone in your family has suffered because of this, it may be a case of medical malpractice and you may be entitled to compensation. Talk to an experienced medical malpractice attorney at Harper and Peterson to see how you can pursue a malpractice claim.
What is Medical Malpractice?
When a medical professional or healthcare provider causes injury to a patient through negligence, it can be considered a case of medical malpractice. Liable parties can include doctors, nurses, hospital staff, pharmacists, medical device companies, and even hospital management.
In order to bring a valid malpractice claim, the injured party needs to establish four legal elements:
- That the medical provider owed the patient a duty of care
- That the medical provider failed or breached this duty
- That this breach resulted in the patient’s injury
- That the injury came with losses (or in legal terms, damages)
Without all four elements, a medical malpractice case cannot be pursued. While these elements can often be difficult to establish, especially when the at-fault party has a strong defense, an experienced medical malpractice lawyer like Harper and Peterson should be able to help you build a strong and successful case.
What To Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
Not all outcomes of medical treatment that turn bad are due to someone’s negligence. Modern medicine still has its limitations, and bad outcomes are not always the fault of medical professionals.
If you suspect, however, that the failed treatment can be traced back to your physician’s or hospital’s carelessness, do not hesitate to discuss it with a knowledgeable attorney. A lawyer with the right team and network of experts can thoroughly examine your case to determine if malpractice has indeed occurred.
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