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What steps are involved in pursuing a medical
malpractice claim?
Typically, the first step in pursuing a medical
malpractice claim occurs when you suspect that you
or someone you know is the victim of medical
malpractice. Although not every bad medical result
is due to medical malpractice, if you suspect or
have a feeling that something was wrong with the
medical services, you should consult a qualified
attorney. The attorney will review your case to
determine whether the type of injury you suffered
as a result of the treatment, and the conduct on
the part of the health provider, rise to the level
of a medical malpractice claim. This process can
at times be lengthy since it may require review of
your medical records, and consultation with
physicians and other health care professionals to
assist in determining whether the actions of your
health care providers fell below accepted medical
standards.
If the facts of the case support a
medical malpractice case, it may be appropriate to
file the claim in court and commence the lawsuit.
This is due to the fact that medical malpractice
claims rarely settle unless filed in court, and even
then, many of the claims that are filed in court go
to trial. Once the case is filed in court, there
are a number of steps that typically take place in
order for both sides to properly develop the merits
of their case. These steps include the exchange of
documents and of answers to written questions, and
depositions. You may also be required to undergo
further physical examinations and testing. Once
these and other steps are completed, the case is
assigned a trial date by the court. All cases should
be prepared as though the case will need to go to
trial. Then, if the case does not settle, you and
your attorney will be in the best position possible
to try the case.
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