If you have been operated on by a doctor for the treatment of a long-term illness, if you have been under the prescription of a medication you have not tried before and there have been complications, or if the doctor has made errors in your diagnosis that caused you injuries or harm, you should know that you have the right to take legal action for medical negligence in order to receive compensation for medical malpractice with which you can cover the costs of your recovery.
That is why if you believe you are in such a situation, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us through WhatsApp so that we can provide you with the best free legal advice, and in this way we can help you receive the highest possible compensation for medical malpractice.
Beginning the Request Process
Generally, these cases depend on the facts of each individual case since they are all complex and are handled in completely personalized ways.
When preparing to take legal action regarding a case of medical negligence, it is important to consider things such as:
- Date
- Time
- Details
As well as whether your injury is visible so you can take a photo of the injured area or record a video if necessary. All this evidence will be useful for both you and your medical negligence attorney.
Contact Your Attorney as Soon as Possible
Preparing a case of medical negligence takes time and is not easy at all, so you should consult with your specialist attorney. Additionally, some states have a statute of limitations of up to two years and there may be a rest period of approximately five years. It is best to contact your medical negligence attorney as soon as you notice negative effects on your body from your doctor's malpractice, all of this so that the attorney can begin to build a solid case by following the steps we will show you below:
- The attorney obtains the opinion of an expert
- The attorney examines your documents
- He will verify whether what happened supports the representation of medical negligence.
But to determine whether your doctor was guilty of negligence and caused your injuries, you must consult with an expert. Additionally, the attorney will need to seek the opinion of a medical professional so that your case can move forward and become more stable. If you still have doubts, you can consult our article on why you should have a medical negligence attorney and thus better understand how a professional like this can help you.
What Type of Compensation Can You Obtain?
As a patient injured by this situation, you are seeking monetary compensation for medical negligence, and within this type of case there are three types of damages:
- Economic damages
- Non-economic damages
- Punitive damages for which the attorney you have hired will build the case taking this type of damage into account.
Economic damages cover the costs of treating the injury caused by the doctor. Non-economic damages include not only the physical pain and suffering caused by medical negligence, but also fear, mental anguish, scars, etc. And punitive damages, which are the most difficult to obtain in terms of damages, since they must be proven with compelling evidence.
Common Types of Medical Negligence.
There are a variety of situations that can trigger medical negligence. From a doctor who leaves a sponge in a patient's stomach during surgery to failing to tell the patient that the prescribed medication could cause heart failure. Most negligence claims fall into one of the following categories:
- Missed diagnosis. If the doctor had discovered the patient's illness and made an accurate diagnosis, he would have obtained a better result than what actually occurred. Then the patient could have a viable case for medical negligence.
- Improper management. If the doctor gave you incorrect or inadequate treatment with serious consequences, you could have a medical negligence lawsuit. It can also be considered negligence if the doctor selects the appropriate treatment but performs it incompetently.
- Failure to alert patients of known risks. Doctors must warn their patients of known risks associated with procedures or treatments (if any). This is known as the obligation to give informed consent. If, after being informed of the possible risks, a patient would have decided not to undergo the procedure, but the procedure was performed anyway and the patient was injured or harmed during the procedure, the doctor could be held liable for misconduct.
Keep in mind that the choice of your attorney 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 medical negligence attorney in case you suffer any type of personal injury or damage to obtain the best possible compensation for malpractice.
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