Did A Medical Error Cause You Harm? Our Watertown Attorneys Can Help.
Medical malpractice cases are often more complex than people realize. It may seem straightforward; the doctor made a mistake and injured a patient. These cases, however, are typically anything but straightforward, and you need a lawyer who is experienced in gathering evidence and proving your claim.
At Mancini Law in Watertown, our medical malpractice attorneys understand what is necessary to obtain compensation in these cases. We have the skill to investigate the incident, work with medical experts and build a strong case against the physician/medical provider and the clinic or hospital where it happened. Learn how we may be able to help you get the compensation you and your family need to move forward after a serious or fatal injury.
What Went Wrong?
You expected that you or your family member would receive the standard of care required in Connecticut for doctors, nurses and other health care providers. If there was negligence on the part of any of these medical professionals or by the facility and you suffer serious harm as a result, you may have a malpractice claim.
Some of the most common medical malpractice claims involve:
- Surgical errors (anesthesia errors, instruments left in patient, wrong-site surgery)
- Medication errors (wrong dosage, missed doses, over-medicating, wrong medicine)
- Birth injuries (oxygen deprivation, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, preeclampsia)
- Failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis
- Emergency room errors
It is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible. We need to investigate the case while evidence is available and people remember what happened. There may be multiple negligent parties, depending on the circumstances of the case, and you will face their attorneys. You do not want to attempt to handle this by yourself. You need experienced, skilled lawyers on your side to protect your interests in these complicated personal injury cases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice
Most people do not have a lot of working knowledge about medical malpractice claims. They’re understandably confused about the process and their rights. Here are some of the questions our attorneys hear most often:
How do you prove medical malpractice?
To have a successful medical malpractice claim, you have to prove:
- A duty of care existed between the medical provider and the victimized patient.
- The health care provider failed to meet the reasonable standard of care that the patient should have been able to expect from another competent provider under similar circumstances.
- There is a direct link between the provider’s failure to uphold their duty of care and the harm done to the victimized patient.
- The victimized patient and/or their family members have suffered actual economic and noneconomic losses as a result of the provider’s negligence.
In general, proving each of these elements involves testimony from medical experts, medical records, eyewitness testimonies and more.
Is there a statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Connecticut?
Connecticut’s statute of limitations gives the victims of medical malpractice two years from the date of the injury (or the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable care) to file a claim. In no case, however, can a malpractice injury claim be brought more than three years from the date of injury. This is known as the statute of repose.
How long does it take to get compensation after bringing a medical malpractice case?
Every case is different, but it usually takes several years, from start to finish, before a medical malpractice case is settled. Even if the facts are very clear, it can take that long to complete the discovery process and evaluate the full extent of a victim’s injuries and losses. In hard-fought cases, the timeline can be even longer.
Mancini Law Provides The Counsel You Need For Medical Malpractice Claims
You can rely on our malpractice lawyers for caring, diligent representation throughout your case. We keep in touch with clients so they know the status of their case. We partner with medical experts to determine what happened and with other experts in life-care planning and economics to value your claim.
For a free consultation, please call 860-325-7347 or send us an email today. Se habla español.