My child was injured during labor and delivery.
Medical malpractice happens pretty often. In fact, according to the Journal of Patient Safety, up to 440,000 patients a year suffer an injury that contributes to their death because of medical malpractice. If you think you too may have fallen victim to medical malpractice, contact our Brooklyn medical malpractice attorneys for immediate help.
Although doctors are not required to guarantee a good medical result, they must adhere to accepted standards of medical care that are designed for the safety and well being of their patients. When a doctor fails in this basic obligation, there may be a basis to file a medical malpractice claim.
Every medical malpractice case must be reviewed and approved by an independent medical expert before a lawsuit can be filed. The expert will review the medical records, as well as the patient’s current medical condition, to determine whether there is a sufficient basis to start a lawsuit.
Can a Medical Malpractice Case Be Settled?
Medical malpractice cases, just like any other case, can be settled before trial. There is one important difference, however, with medical malpractice claims. Under some medical malpractice insurance policies, the defendant doctor must agree to discuss settlement before the case can be settled. There are times when a doctor refuses to permit settlement discussions. This can be for any number of reasons. Regardless of the reason, however, if the doctor refuses to consent to the possibility of settlement, the case must be tried to verdict.
If you believe you were a victim of medical malpractice, contact our experienced Brooklyn medical malpractice lawyers for a free consultation by email or calling (800) 762-9300. You can also simply fill out a medical malpractice case intake form and one of our attorneys will get right back to you.