The Steps to Medical Malpractice Litigation
Malpractice attorneys of Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC outline the steps in the litigation process of a malpractice lawsuit.
Medical Malpractice
Doctors, therapists, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, chiropractors, and other medical individuals practice their profession according to a code of ethics. This code of ethics defines the healthcare practitioner must always conduct themselves in the highest professional manner possible. However, even the most diligent and ethical professional can make a mistake. If the mistake is a negligent error, or wrongful act, and causes you to be injured, the medical professional is liable for your injury.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases run the gamut from pharmacy errors to a missed serious diagnosis. Malpractice cases can happen in your home, doctor’s office, hospital, nursing home, and other place a healthcare professional administers treatment. Results of medical malpractice can include a short-term problem, long-term disability, coma, and wrongful death.
How do you know it is medical malpractice?
Any mistakes or cases of negligence should be reported to an administrator, supervisor, or law enforcement agency right away before there is any loss of evidence. The next step is to contact an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury. The medical malpractice attorney will take over the investigation, enlist experts to review medical records, interview witnesses, procure any additional evidence, and contact the insurance company of the person or company who is at fault. If there is enough evidence to prove medical malpractice, your attorney will begin a lawsuit on your behalf.
Medical Malpractice Litigation
Your attorney and financial and medical experts will assess how much damage the injury has caused you physically, financially, and professionally. You may need extensive medical treatment, be unable to work, and incur medical and other bills that relate to your injury. Once your attorney has a clear picture of what the injury has done to your quality of life, he or she will file the necessary paperwork in court that initiates the lawsuit. Most medical malpractice cases are settled out of court provided you agree with the settlement offer. If you do not, your attorney will continue the case in court.
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law Firm
Since 1951, the Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy medical malpractice lawyers have been representing victims of medical malpractice. We have also handled many cases of wrongful death due to medical malpractice, encouraged by the aid we provide to family members who need our help. If you would like to speak to one of our Bergen, Middlesex or Morris County attorneys for a malpractice issue that has occurred anywhere in New Jersey, feel free to complete our quick contact web form or call us today at (973) 366-3900.