Hospital Malpractice

Unfortunately medical malpractice is right up there as one of the leading causes of death in the US with patients falling victim to the negligence of doctors, surgeons, dentists, and other healthcare givers at an alarming rate. Thousands of patients die year in year out due medical errors and countless more are severely injured.

The following list details the main areas where medical malpractice can often lead to court cases and high payouts:

- Anaesthetic Error
- Birth Injury
- Breast Cancer Malpractice
- Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice
- Dental Malpractice
- Gynaecological Malpractice
- Misread Results
- Prescription Error
- Surgical Malpractice
- Treatment Delays

Proving Negligence

Proving that the hospital staff has acted negligently is not as easier said than done even though your injury may have blatantly been caused by a doctor or nurse. If the doctor or nurse followed procedures and you became injured then you don’t have a case.

The following special laws apply to doctor malpractice cases:

Expert affidavit
In some states the claim must provide a written document signed by a hospital expert confirming that hospital malpractice was committed and that it was a direct cause of the claimant's injuries. The format and timing of the affidavit are critical.

Statute of limitations
A statute of limitation requires commencement of a hospital malpractice case within a specific time period. If the hospital malpractice case is not filed within that time period it will be barred. Because the time period is often very short and exceptions apply, it is very important to consult with an experienced hospital malpractice attorney as soon as possible.