What Freud Can Teach Us About Medical Malpractice Law
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Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
A medical malpractice lawyer can help injured victims get compensation for their losses. The common law system regulates medical malpractice claims.
In the common law, doctors must follow an ethical standard when treating their patients. If a physician does not follow the accepted medical standard and results in an injury or death it could be liable for negligence.
Duty of Care
Medical professionals must adhere to set of standards that are recognized by the medical profession as sensible and prudent in providing medical care. A patient may be able to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice if these standards aren't met and the result is injuries or health problems.
The first step in a malpractice lawsuit is to prove that you had a doctor-patient relationship with the healthcare provider and that the person or entity was obligated to act in a reasonable way. Then, you need to prove that the breach of this obligation occurred. This is usually accomplished by the use of expert testimony which can provide a objective analysis and evaluation.
This expert witness will be able to determine if the defendant's actions were below the accepted standard of care in your particular circumstance. To enable the expert to make this determination they must be able to look over your medical records and conduct an examination or interview with you.
You must also show that the breach directly caused your injury. This is known as causation and it is the third element of a negligence claim. In most cases you will require a direct cause-and- result connection between the breach of duties and the subsequent injury. A misdiagnosis, for example one, could result in prescriptions for the wrong drug or treatment being administered. This in turn can cause a negative reaction such as heart attacks.
Breach of Duty
Like all people, are required by law to fulfill a duty to act with reasonable care and caution. Doctors are held to an elevated standard however, since they are medical experts and have the authority to make life-or-death decisions. The obligation of care is defined in the rules and regulations that apply to certain kinds of treatments and procedures.
One of the most important elements that needs to be established in a negligence case is that the defendant was bound by a duty of care to the plaintiff. Then, it must be proven that the defendant breached that duty of care. This means that the doctor did not meet the standard of care in the specific situation. The standard of care is generally determined by what a reasonable individual would do in similar circumstances. A reasonable driver, for example will not go through at a traffic light.
In a case of malpractice, expert witnesses may be required to testify about the standard of care that was violated and how the standard was violated. They can also provide a detailed explanation of the reason for the injury and what could be done to stop it from happening.
Damages
In the United States, physicians are required to have malpractice insurance in order to protect themselves against any losses that may arise due to medical negligence. To submit a claim for damages the plaintiff must show actual financial losses (such as medical expenses and lost wages) and non-economic losses (such as pain and suffering).
The amount you receive from a successful malpractice lawsuit depends on how well your New York medical malpractice attorney argues for your losses. Your attorney can establish your medically necessary expenses through a review of your medical malpractice law firms records, evidence from experts and the use of economic experts. Your medical malpractice attorney must prove the loss of earnings by proving the number of days you have missed working due to medical issues, and the fact that these days were due to the negligence of the defendant.
Non-economic damages can be difficult to prove. You may need assistance from a professional witness who can explain your mental, physical, and emotional pain as an direct result of defendant's negligence. Other types of non-economic losses include loss of consortium, which is the inability to maintain a loving and sexual relationship as you once could with your spouse or significant other. The lawyer representing the defendant may challenge your non-economic damages through the use of depositions and interrogatories and requests for documents and sworn testimony.
Statute of limitations
In New York, as with every state, there are certain time limits - commonly known as statutes or limitations within which a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed otherwise it will be dismissed by the courts. A New York medical malpractice attorney who is experienced will be aware of the nuances of these deadlines and ensure that your claim is filed within the deadlines set forth by law.
In most instances, the victim of medical malpractice must present a lawsuit within two and a half years from the date on which the negligence or act of a health care provider resulted in the death or injury. However like with all laws there are a few exceptions to this rule. If, for instance the error made by the health care provider was part of a ongoing course of treatment, then the "clock" of 30 months cannot begin until the treatment is completed or the patient is informed of the diagnosis.
In some instances, a patient may not realize the problem until a considerable time later, for example in the event that a foreign substance is left within the body after surgery or treatment. Because of this, many states have adopted a legal concept called the discovery rule that allows injured victims to extend these deadlines in certain situations. Your lawyer will be aware of the specific laws in your state and carefully look over your case's timeline in order to avoid administrative errors that could delay your claim.
A medical malpractice lawyer can help injured victims get compensation for their losses. The common law system regulates medical malpractice claims.
In the common law, doctors must follow an ethical standard when treating their patients. If a physician does not follow the accepted medical standard and results in an injury or death it could be liable for negligence.
Duty of Care
Medical professionals must adhere to set of standards that are recognized by the medical profession as sensible and prudent in providing medical care. A patient may be able to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice if these standards aren't met and the result is injuries or health problems.
The first step in a malpractice lawsuit is to prove that you had a doctor-patient relationship with the healthcare provider and that the person or entity was obligated to act in a reasonable way. Then, you need to prove that the breach of this obligation occurred. This is usually accomplished by the use of expert testimony which can provide a objective analysis and evaluation.
This expert witness will be able to determine if the defendant's actions were below the accepted standard of care in your particular circumstance. To enable the expert to make this determination they must be able to look over your medical records and conduct an examination or interview with you.
You must also show that the breach directly caused your injury. This is known as causation and it is the third element of a negligence claim. In most cases you will require a direct cause-and- result connection between the breach of duties and the subsequent injury. A misdiagnosis, for example one, could result in prescriptions for the wrong drug or treatment being administered. This in turn can cause a negative reaction such as heart attacks.
Breach of Duty
Like all people, are required by law to fulfill a duty to act with reasonable care and caution. Doctors are held to an elevated standard however, since they are medical experts and have the authority to make life-or-death decisions. The obligation of care is defined in the rules and regulations that apply to certain kinds of treatments and procedures.
One of the most important elements that needs to be established in a negligence case is that the defendant was bound by a duty of care to the plaintiff. Then, it must be proven that the defendant breached that duty of care. This means that the doctor did not meet the standard of care in the specific situation. The standard of care is generally determined by what a reasonable individual would do in similar circumstances. A reasonable driver, for example will not go through at a traffic light.
In a case of malpractice, expert witnesses may be required to testify about the standard of care that was violated and how the standard was violated. They can also provide a detailed explanation of the reason for the injury and what could be done to stop it from happening.
Damages
In the United States, physicians are required to have malpractice insurance in order to protect themselves against any losses that may arise due to medical negligence. To submit a claim for damages the plaintiff must show actual financial losses (such as medical expenses and lost wages) and non-economic losses (such as pain and suffering).
The amount you receive from a successful malpractice lawsuit depends on how well your New York medical malpractice attorney argues for your losses. Your attorney can establish your medically necessary expenses through a review of your medical malpractice law firms records, evidence from experts and the use of economic experts. Your medical malpractice attorney must prove the loss of earnings by proving the number of days you have missed working due to medical issues, and the fact that these days were due to the negligence of the defendant.
Non-economic damages can be difficult to prove. You may need assistance from a professional witness who can explain your mental, physical, and emotional pain as an direct result of defendant's negligence. Other types of non-economic losses include loss of consortium, which is the inability to maintain a loving and sexual relationship as you once could with your spouse or significant other. The lawyer representing the defendant may challenge your non-economic damages through the use of depositions and interrogatories and requests for documents and sworn testimony.
Statute of limitations
In New York, as with every state, there are certain time limits - commonly known as statutes or limitations within which a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed otherwise it will be dismissed by the courts. A New York medical malpractice attorney who is experienced will be aware of the nuances of these deadlines and ensure that your claim is filed within the deadlines set forth by law.
In most instances, the victim of medical malpractice must present a lawsuit within two and a half years from the date on which the negligence or act of a health care provider resulted in the death or injury. However like with all laws there are a few exceptions to this rule. If, for instance the error made by the health care provider was part of a ongoing course of treatment, then the "clock" of 30 months cannot begin until the treatment is completed or the patient is informed of the diagnosis.
In some instances, a patient may not realize the problem until a considerable time later, for example in the event that a foreign substance is left within the body after surgery or treatment. Because of this, many states have adopted a legal concept called the discovery rule that allows injured victims to extend these deadlines in certain situations. Your lawyer will be aware of the specific laws in your state and carefully look over your case's timeline in order to avoid administrative errors that could delay your claim.
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