If you were recently operated on by a doctor, if you were subjected to medical treatment for your illness for many years, or if you have simply been prescribed an incorrect or inadequate medication, if you have complications, or if your doctor has made an error, you have the right to file a medical negligence lawsuit for the harm that has been done to you. In fact, in some specific cases, you could receive million-dollar compensation for being a victim of the negligence of a health professional, even if this resulted in the death of a loved one, or has caused drastic consequences in your daily life. If you believe that you or a family member needs this, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp to provide you with the best free legal advice from a free lawyer and ensure you obtain the best compensation for medical negligence that the law guarantees you.
Beginning the Application Process
These cases are complex and depend on the facts of individual cases. It is important to consider dates, times, details, etc. when preparing for negligence. Additionally, if you are injured, you should take a photograph of the injured area. It also makes sense to record videos as needed. All of this evidence is useful for both you and your lawyer.
Contact a lawyer as soon as possible:
You should consult with a professional lawyer since time is needed to prepare in case of negligence. Additionally, some states have a statute of up to 2 years and a rest period of approximately 5 years. It is best to contact a lawyer as soon as you realize that your doctor's negligence is having a negative effect on your body so that the lawyer can begin vigorous proceedings.
Get an expert opinion:
The lawyer examines your documents to see if what has happened is in favor of claiming medical negligence. However, you should consult with a specialist to determine if your doctor has made an error and caused you injury. Additionally, your free Conexión Legal lawyer should seek the advice of a doctor so that your case moves forward and becomes more stable.
What type of compensation can I obtain?
As a patient injured by medical negligence, you seek economic compensation. There are three types of damages in this type of case:
- economic damages
- non-economic damages and
- punitive damages, if the facts are justified.
Monetary compensation covers the cost of treatment for an injury caused by a doctor. Non-economic damages include pain, physical anguish, negligence, as well as fear, mental anguish, scars and punitive damages which are more difficult to claim as damages must be backed by solid evidence.
There are various situations that can result in medical negligence. From leaving a sponge in the patient's stomach during surgery, to keeping the patient silent about the fact that the prescribed medication could cause heart failure. Most medical negligence lawsuits fall into one of the following categories:
- Misdiagnosis
If the doctor discovers the patient's illness and makes an accurate diagnosis, they would have achieved better results than they actually did. The patient can then pursue medical negligence proceedings.
- Improper management
Patients can sue for medical negligence if the doctor provides inappropriate or inaccurate treatment with serious consequences. If the doctor chooses the appropriate treatment but performs it incompetently, this can also be considered negligence.
- The patient is unaware of the risks
The doctor must warn the patient if there are any known risks associated with the procedure or treatment. This is known as the duty of informed consent. After being informed of the potential risk, the patient decided not to undergo surgery, but nevertheless, if the surgery was performed and the patient was injured during surgery, the doctor could be held liable for illegal activity. Also read Types of Medical Negligence You Should Know AboutThe choice of your lawyer is one of the aspects that can contribute to the final decision of your case. For this reason, if you or a loved one need it, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the best free legal advice, and likewise, legal representation by a free lawyer who will defend your rights in court in the event of filing a medical negligence lawsuit.Follow the steps in the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
