It is a terrible moment for anyone, when they have to consider the fact that their doctor, surgeon, or other medical professional has made a mistake. It is all the more unfortunate because that mistake has likely had a shattering effect on the lives of the victim and their friends and family.
Whatever the case may be, victims of medical malpractice face new and difficult realities. From permanent disabilities or disfigurements to the death of a loved one their old version of “normal” is shattered. On top of these negative effects there are very real and very expensive financial hardships associated with the mistake that was made. All of this can make for a very overwhelming “new reality” for victims.
At some point people who find themselves …show more content…
A good attorney will act as a guide for their client, guiding them through an overwhelming and complex process in the most thorough and efficient way possible. Beginning with helping them understand whether or not they have a case that can proceed.
First they look at what the injury in the claim is. Any injury that results from medical malpractice is unfortunate, but not all injuries can justify a medical malpractice lawsuit because the time and money it would cost to try it would put a client in a worse place than when they started. Medical malpractice cases generally cost in excess of $150,000. They also take over 2 years to resolve. A good attorney will be upfront with their client and let them know this and save them from adding more stress to the tragic events they have already suffered.
If, on the other hand, there is enough injury to proceed the attorney will help them understand if the medical professional that injured them is liable for the injury. They will look at what happened that caused the injury. They will look at what the doctor did differently than what they should have done in the situation. This is sometimes called identifying the standard of care. When a doctor or other hospital staff deviate from the standard of care they owe to a patient then they can be held liable for the injuries caused by
Whatever the case may be, victims of medical malpractice face new and difficult realities. From permanent disabilities or disfigurements to the death of a loved one their old version of “normal” is shattered. On top of these negative effects there are very real and very expensive financial hardships associated with the mistake that was made. All of this can make for a very overwhelming “new reality” for victims.
At some point people who find themselves …show more content…
A good attorney will act as a guide for their client, guiding them through an overwhelming and complex process in the most thorough and efficient way possible. Beginning with helping them understand whether or not they have a case that can proceed.
First they look at what the injury in the claim is. Any injury that results from medical malpractice is unfortunate, but not all injuries can justify a medical malpractice lawsuit because the time and money it would cost to try it would put a client in a worse place than when they started. Medical malpractice cases generally cost in excess of $150,000. They also take over 2 years to resolve. A good attorney will be upfront with their client and let them know this and save them from adding more stress to the tragic events they have already suffered.
If, on the other hand, there is enough injury to proceed the attorney will help them understand if the medical professional that injured them is liable for the injury. They will look at what happened that caused the injury. They will look at what the doctor did differently than what they should have done in the situation. This is sometimes called identifying the standard of care. When a doctor or other hospital staff deviate from the standard of care they owe to a patient then they can be held liable for the injuries caused by