Medical malpractice settlement

Lawsuits in medical malpractice cases can be done at a trial in a courtroom or through negotiation of a settlement.  Avoiding long costly trials, a medical malpractice settlement benefits both parties involved.  Though settlements are first choice, the process is not easy.  For this reason is why the importance of choosing an experienced attorney to represent you is vital.  Attorneys with a long, successful history of malpractice cases are in your best interest for advice.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Clients with an attorney representing them have been awarded millions in medical settlements.  As successful attorneys are in negotiations, they are also just as good litigating when cases go to trial.  They work hard on behalf of their clients to secure compensation.

If a settlement is reached out of court or a trial was scheduled, attorneys do their best to ensure compensation for clients including: 

Lost wages
Treatment costs
Pain and suffering
Other damages

Are You Eligible for Compensation?

The only way to know for sure if negligence is the cause of your injury, have a medical malpractice attorney evaluate you case.  Time is of the essence so, as soon as you think you were a victim of neglect, call an attorney.  Some injuries sustained include: 

Surgical error - an instrument or gauze was left in the body, the wrong body part was removed or operated on, etc.
Laboratory error - an x-ray was misread, biopsy results were misinterpreted, blood samples were mixed up
Medication mistake - overdose, under-dose, wrong medication was administered
IV error
Mistake made during labor and delivery
Diagnostic or treatment error - cancer was not diagnosed or misdiagnosed, for example
Other mistake made by a healthcare worker
There is a statute of limitations in medical malpractice claims.  This means there is a deadline to file these types of claims.  The sooner you file, the better advantage you have in a successful case.  Attorneys can negotiate a settlement in medical lawsuits however, if a settlement cannot be reached, your case may go to trial in which the attorney will use all resources to represent you.

Ask about a Settlement in Your Medical Malpractice Case

An attorney will talk with you about your medical malpractice claim.  They will answer questions and concerns regarding a medical malpractice settlement.  They will evaluate your case at no charge so contact an attorney today.

David Austin is an Attorney focused on complex injury cases. You can learn more about Medical Malpractice Settlement at his website. Burke-Eisner.com