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Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is improper health care from a physician, hospital, and/or other health care provider. Medical professionals are responsible for providing qualitiy medical care to their patients. When a medical professional fails to provide proper health care, or deviates from the set standard of health care, the medical professional is liable for any injuries incurred by his/her patient.
Patients place an abundance of trust into the hands of their health care providers and they expect to receive the best care possible. Unfortunately, medical providers may make negligent or reckless mistakes that can cause their patients injury or even death. In fact, nearly 20,000 deaths in the United States result from health care provider errors. When medical professionals make mistakes that harm their patients, they are committing medical malpractice, and they should be held responsible.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A patient who has sustained an injury due to the malpractice of his/her health care provider is entitled to file a lawsuit according to New York personal injury law. Before a medical malpractice victim can file a lawsuit, he/she must be able to prove several things. First, the victim must prove a doctor-patient relationship existed, and that the doctor had a duty to him/her. Second, the victim must prove the doctor deviated from standard medical protocol, or did something that most medical professionals would not do. Third, the victim must prove that he/she was injured. And fourth, the victim must prove that the doctor's treatment caused the injury. If the victim is able to prove all of these things, he/she is entitled to file a lawsuit against his/her health care provider.
A victim can file a medical malpractice claim to recover financial compensation for things such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Lost potential earning capacity
Medical Malpractice Attorney
The best thing a medical malpractice victim can do is consult with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. A New York personal injury attorney can ensure the victim's rights are protected and inform the victim of his/her legal options. An attorney can also provide legal representation in and out of court, and help the victim obtain successful results for his/her medical malpractice case. Most importantly, a skilled attorney can help a medical malpractice victim regain his/her way of life by providing emotional support and expert legal counsel.
Long Island Personal Injury Attorneys
If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. A New York personal injury attorney can help you seek financial compensation for your physical damages, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn, L.L.P, is a New York personal injury law firm that has successfully represented numerous medical malpractice victims. The attorneys at Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn are skilled litigators who will vigorously fight for you and your best interests. At the law office of Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn, our attorneys provide our clients with aggressive legal counsel, up-to-date resources, and timely communications.
If you have suffered due to another person's recklessness, call our Long Island attorneys today at 631-928-8000.
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