Why Do You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney?

If you suffered an injury during a medical procedure, you most likely have many questions that need to be answered.

2012-11-07

NEW YORK, NY, November 07, 2012 (Press-News.org) If you suffered an injury during a medical procedure, you most likely have many questions that need to be answered. The most important question is how did the procedure go wrong? Was your injury simply a common complication associated with the procedure or was it caused by medical malpractice?

The doctors, nurses, or hospital staff involved will almost never admit that they made a mistake. In order for you to determine the truth about your injuries, you will need the assistance of someone who has the knowledge of the medical principles involved and the skills to evaluate the events that transpired during your procedure. In other words, you need the help of an experienced medical malpractice attorney.

Not All Adverse Outcomes are Due to Medical Malpractice

Having a procedure that did not go as planned does not necessarily mean that medical malpractice occurred. Most medical procedures as associated with some degree of risk, and it is possible to receive excellent care even if you suffered an injury.

By hiring an experienced medical malpractice lawyer, you will benefit from having someone who has handled many of these cases before and knows how to detect signs of negligence. Most good medical malpractice lawyers will also work with a team of medical experts who can analyze your medical records to see if malpractice occurred. This is crucial to building a strong case.

Medical Malpractice Cases are Complex

Proving negligence in a medical malpractice case can be very difficult. Your lawyer may need to spend hundreds of hours gathering all the evidence and consulting with medical experts before your case can be filed. Your attorney must also know all of the complex laws that apply to your case.

There are four elements which must exist in order to have a successful outcome in your medical malpractice case. You must be able to prove the following:

- A duty of care existed between doctor and patient
- This duty was breached by providing medical care that fell below the standards established by the medical profession
- This negligent care directly caused your injuries
- You suffered damages as a result

In order to prove all of these elements, you will need to work with an experienced attorney who knows how to construct a strong case. The doctor will have a high-powered legal team working around the clock to prevent you from recovering compensation. Without an attorney who has knowledge of medical law, access to expert witnesses, and the resources necessary to build a strong case, your chances of success are significantly reduced.

Don't Let Cost Impact Your Decision to Hire a Lawyer

You shouldn't worry about how you will pay for your legal representation. Most medical malpractice attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that they only get paid if you win. Under a contingency fee, you will not pay exorbitant hourly rates for your attorney's time. Your lawyer will simply take a percentage of your recovery as his fee.

There are many benefits, but no drawbacks to hiring a medical malpractice lawyer to handle your case. When facing the financial burdens of mounting medical bills, rehabilitation or ongoing care, and lost wages while you recover, you can't afford to take the risks of representing yourself.

To learn more about medical malpractice law, please visit the website of Marc Albert, serving clients in the New York City metropolitan area.

Website: www.nycmedicalmalpracticelaw.com

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