We go to doctors because we trust them to improve the status of our health. However, when a doctor or health care professional makes mistakes due to their own negligence, and this results in an injury or worsens your condition, they should be held accountable for their actions or inactions. You can take action by hiring a New Bedford medical malpractice lawyer to evaluate your case.
According to the Washington Post, medical errors are the leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC also reports that 75, 000 people die annually from infections in the hospital. This is a serious issue yet proving medical malpractice is not always easy which is why we always emphasize that victims should always seek legal representation. The process of filing a medical malpractice claim involves more than just showing you suffered damages.
Why You Should Consult a New Bedford Medical Malpractice Lawyer
A medical malpractice lawyer in New Bedford can review your case free of charge and give you a number of legal options that you can pursue. At Kevin P Landry Law Offices, we will do more than just review your case; we will:
Deal with Insurance Companies
If you’ve never filed a medical malpractice claim before, you won’t know whether you should speak to the insurance company or not and what you should say to them. We know exactly how to handle correspondence with the insurance companies and we won’t compromise your chances of getting fair compensation.
Handle all the Paperwork
Medical malpractice claims have tons of paperwork full of legal jargon. All this paperwork needs to be reviewed and responded to in a timely manner. We are familiar with all the jargon and we know when to respond and we know the proper timeframe for filing a claim.
Negotiate the Best Settlement
You can be assured that the hospital or the doctor you are suing will show up with their legal team. Without any prior experience handling similar cases, you’ll have a hard time formulating a strategy and getting the best settlement offer.
Calculate the Value of Your Claim
There’s a high probability that you might overvalue or undervalue your claim. Having handled medical malpractice cases over the years, we know what the process of valuing a claim involves. We will therefore be able to come up with a value that accurately fulfills your needs.
Avoid Costly Mistakes
If you have never filed a medical malpractice claim before, there’s a high chance that you will make costly mistakes that might significantly reduce the value of your claim.
We Will Save You Time
You will spend a lot of time researching every step of filing your claim instead of focusing on recovery. By letting us handle your case, you’ll be able to go about your daily activities and focus on recovery.
How We Build Your Medical Malpractice Claim
Sending a Notice of Claim
When filing a lawsuit against your doctor for medical malpractice, you can’t just go to court. You must send a notice to your doctor informing them of your intent to take legal action. You will need the help of a medical malpractice lawyer in New Bedford to help you with the notice requirements. Your notice needs to contain certain information and this information varies from one jurisdiction to another.
Get an Expert Witness
You need a sworn affidavit from a doctor testifying that you were a victim of medical malpractice.
Burden of Proof
You have to prove that the doctor was negligent and you suffered damages as a result.
