Thousands of medical malpractice claims are filed annually, each telling a heartbreaking and unimaginable story. For instance, one case could involve a young mother of four who nearly lost her life due to a surgical instrument negligently left inside her after an operation. A father could nearly lose his son because of a severe medication error. In other cases, otherwise healthy children may suffer nerve damage at birth due to a doctor’s improper use of delivery techniques and equipment.
Regardless of the reason, victims or their families understand the profound harm caused by medical injustices. They also know how critical it is to have a personal injury attorney in their corner—someone with legal expertise in medical malpractice who can uncover how these mistakes happened, hold the responsible parties accountable and fight for the justice they deserve.
Why You Need a Lawyer Who Focuses on Medical Malpractice Claims
Unfortunately, medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with numbers varying between roughly 250,000 and 400,000 per year. Even if a mistake or negligence does not lead to a fatality, it can cause serious harm to patients—including long-term injuries, disabilities, and other impairments. As you can imagine, these cases are highly complex from a legal standpoint. Beyond pointing the finger at a medical professional who has done something wrong, there are complex laws and regulations that govern the healthcare industry, the chance for multiple liable parties, and aggressive insurance companies looking to protect their best interests. Needless to say, navigating all this and more in the aftermath requires more than general knowledge.
Here are a few additional reasons why medical malpractice claims require dedicated legal attention:
1. Nuances of proving malpractice
To prove medical malpractice, a victim must prove more than the existence of a doctor-patient relationship. They must also prove the doctor or facility’s negligence directly caused injury or harm, that the standard of care was
breached, and that they suffered measurable damage. Your attorney knows where to turn to answer these questions, back your claims up with irrefutable evidence, and hold the doctor or facility accountable for their role during the incident.
2. Access to key medical professionals and testimony
Speaking of backing your claims with irrefutable evidence, an attorney specializing in medical malpractice almost always has access to third-party medical professionals who can help review medical records, provide key testimony, and ensure that your claim is credible.
3. Medical and legal regulations
It is important that your medical malpractice lawyer deeply understands the medical and legal regulations that govern the healthcare industry. Many of these regulations vary by state and have statutes of limitations, filing deadlines, and other requirements that must be adhered to if you want to bolster your case. Your attorney deeply understands these rules and various nuances of the legal system to stay in compliance and avoid procedural mistakes.
4. Complex liability issues
Many personal injury cases involve more than just one offending party. The same is true with medical malpractice claims. You could be looking at the doctor who performed your surgery, but the facility itself and other staff members or healthcare professionals may be at fault, too. This makes determining actual liability that much more important.
5. Insurance companies
Dealing with insurance companies can be a full-time job during a medical malpractice claim. Hospitals and other medical facilities often carry large insurance policies, which means you will need a specialized attorney to fight for your claim aggressively. From negotiating with insurance companies to representing you in court, if necessary, your attorney is essential.
6. Maximizing your claim
Naturally, you want to get the most out of your claim. This can include money for past, present, and future medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. When calculating your compensation, your attorney should consider the severity of your injuries and their long-term effects.
In conclusion, please do not hesitate to contact a medical malpractice attorney for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been involved in one of these horrific claims. We will work tirelessly to investigate your case, identify all responsible parties, and hold them accountable for your injuries and losses. We will also work with outside medical specialists and other experts to build a strong case that supports your claim. You deserve compassionate and knowledgeable legal advice, and we are here to help.
Call Keys Law Offices Today!!
At Keys Law, we are dedicated to representing victims of medical malpractice and their families. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We will fight tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. We will handle all aspects of your case, from negotiating with insurance companies to representing you in court, if necessary. We understand that the legal process can be overwhelming, especially for those dealing with the aftermath of medical malpractice. That is why we will keep you informed every step of the way, so you always know what is going on with your case. Our staff is always available. Call us today!