How to Proceed With Your Medical Malpractice Trial

Medical malpractice is negligence on the part of a healthcare provider by either act or omission.

The statistics say that out of 195,000 annual preventable deaths, only 15-19,000 lawsuits regarding the medical malpractice cases are filed. Only a small number actually go to trial. The knowledge about the right to get compensated for medical negligence is on the rise since the 1960s. Legally, any error made by a medical professional cannot be termed as medical malpractice unless it results in the direct harm of the patient. This can make medical malpractice difficult to prove. Also, the statutes for medical malpractice have a narrow time window when it comes to filing the claim. Most states have a time window of two years. Also, the litigation can be difficult due to the complexities involved in documentation and proving the fault of the negligent party.

Understanding the Basics of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is negligence on the part of a healthcare provider by either act or omission. Malpractice occurs when the provided medical treatment falls short of the accepted standard of care.

The statutes define the major types of medical malpractice as:

• Wrong diagnosis of illness, medicinal dosage in inadequate or inappropriate forms, lack of treatment and aftercare.
• Any procedure which occurs without the consent of the patient and causes injury.
• The patient is not informed beforehand of the risks associated with a certain procedure.
• Any medical equipment is left inside the body of the patient.
• Operational procedures performed on the wrong body part.

Because medical malpractice cases can often be very complicated, it is crucial that you contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer before proceeding with your case.

Contact a St. Louis Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The St. Louis medical malpractice lawyers at the Zevan and Davidson Law Firm have represented a wide variety of medical negligence victims in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois who have suffered harm. If you believe that you or someone you love has a medical malpractice case, contact the St. Louis medical malpractice lawyers at Zevan and Davidson today to schedule a free consultation by calling (314) 588-7200 or filling out our online contact form.