Medical Malpractice
When an illness or injury forces you to see a doctor or go to a hospital, you assume the doctor's years of training and experience will result in your getting the best possible treatment and care for your medical condition. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Negligent actions of medical professionals can cause your condition to deteriorate, creating long-term damage or, in the most severe cases, lead to death. These negligent actions could include errors in diagnosis, treatment or illness management. If these actions result in an injury, a medical malpractice claim can potentially be filed against the doctor if his/her actions deviated from generally-accepted standards of practice. The time in which a lawsuit must be commenced against a doctor or private hospital or other health facility is just two years and six months (instead of three years as in other types of negligence actions). If a municipal hospital is involved, the filing requirements are even stricter. It is also essential that prompt measures be taken to preserve evidence, conduct necessary medical research and have physicians or other expert witnesses thoroughly evaluate the injuries and the causes of those injuries. Our law firm has on staff not only attorneys and paralegals, but also an attorney who is a registered nurse. She works with the attorneys and experts to better serve you and help you understand the medical issues involved in your case. If you believe you or a loved one has suffered injury as a result of medical negligence, contact our firm today.
Please call us today at 716-633-5050 for a free consultation.
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