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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Legal Questions & Answers About Medical Malpractice

What is Medical Malpractice?

In general, a medical malpractice claim occurs when someone is harmed by the negligence of a health care provider. The negligence of the health care provider occurs when their treatment falls below the medical standard of care. A medical malpractice claim consists of four main elements: the establishment of a doctor-patient relationship, a breach of the medical standard of care, an injury to the patient, and a causal connection between the breach of the standard of care and the injury sustained. Often, establishing what the standard of care was, and more so that it was breached, is the most difficult element of the claim.

How do I know if I have a Medical Malpractice claim?

Medical malpractice claims are very difficult claims to pursue, and require the touch of an experienced attorney. Whether you have a medical malpractice claim or not can be difficult to sort out. If you or a loved one have been harmed by a health care provider, and there is evidence that this injury was caused by a failure in the standard of care, then there is a potential for legal action. Whether the standard of care has been breached can be hard to tell. Often, a second opinion from another medical provider that the original doctor made an error in care can be critical evidence.

How much does it cost to hire an injury lawyer?

We take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning no retainer fee is required and no out-of-pocket costs for you to pay as the case progresses. We are only paid in the event we recover a settlement or receive an award from the opposing party upon resolution of the claim.

Accidents

  • I’ve just been in a car accident. What do I do now?
  • What do you need from me to file a claim?
  • When should I seek medical help?
  • What can I do to help my attorney?
  • My accident has limited my mobility. Can you send someone to me?
  • How much is my auto accident claim worth?
  • The insurance companies are asking me to sign paperwork, what do I do?
  • Do I need pictures of the accident?
  • What do I do with my witness information?
  • I don’t have motorcycle insurance. Can I still file a claim for my motorcycle accident?
  • My police report is wrong. What do I do?
  • I heard jurors have a prejudice against motorcycle riders, is this true?
  • How long will it take for my case to settle?
  • How do I get started in my claim?

Personal Injury

  • What Are The Common Types of Personal Injury Claims?
  • How Will Your Personal Injury Attorneys Will Handle My Case?

Catastrophic Injury

  • How much does it cost to hire an injury lawyer?
  • What can I do to help my attorney?
  • How long will it take for my case to settle?

Worker’s Comp

  • Can I sue my employer for an injury on the job?
  • When should I hire a lawyer?
  • Does my employer have to give me my job back once I heal?
  • Am I going to be paid for my time out of work?
  • Am I entitled to a settlement from L&I?

Wrongful Death

  • What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
  • How Do I Know If I Have A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
  • What Causes Wrongful Death?

Medical Malpractice

  • What is Medical Malpractice?
  • How do I know if I have a Medical Malpractice claim?
  • How much does it cost to hire an injury lawyer?

Maritime & Jones Act Claims

  • Who does the Jones Act apply to?
  • What are you entitled to when injured?

Social Security

  • How long does the process take?
  • Can I afford to hire a lawyer?
  • When should I hire a lawyer?
  • Will I need to go to court?

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