FAQ:Medical and Hospital Negligence

Although the requirements may change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, generally, to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove that the health care provider owed you a duty of care and that he breached his duty to you through an act that fell below the acceptable standard of care in the medical community and this caused your injury.

Contact us to discuss your particular circumstances.  We have extensive knowledge of the law applicable to medical negligence matters and have successfully represented victims. We will draw upon our knowledge and experience to analyze your situation and offer guidance about any options available to you.  

It depends on who is responsible for your injury.  This analysis involves, among other things, determining who owed you a duty of care and breached that duty with your injury resulting, as well as his or her connection to other potential parties. While the law of the jurisdiction governing the case may differ, generally physicians, hospitals, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacies, physical therapists, health centers, mental health professionals, pathologists, laboratories, lab technicians, dentists, and dental assistants, among many others may be defendants in a medical negligence lawsuit.

The surviving family members of a deceased patient have a right to bring a lawsuit on his behalf. Through a survivor action or wrongful death lawsuit, the spouse, child, parent, or siblings can be compensated for their losses, including medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost earnings, and the loss of support and companionship.