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In the US, anyone can sue anyone for anything at any time. If you believe you have a malpractice case, you can file it.
The question is not whether you can file, but whether you can win. You should speak with an attorney in your area in that practices in this field to discuss the specifics of your case. Generally, you must establish that the doctor made some error that resulted in a medical problem to win a medical malpractice case.
What else can I help you with?
Status of limitation of filing a malpractice suit?
Status of limitation on a malpractice case
In the case of malpractice or wrong information given by a doctor who treated you what kind of lawyer can help?
malpractice lawyer
What is a medical malpractice case?
A medical malpractice case is a case in which someone sues someone for medical reasons.An example of one would be if the surgeon amputated the wrong foot and the patient sued them.
What is the statute of limitation for malpractice case?
A year to eighteen months. Check with a local malpractice or personal injury attorney.
Legal case of misdiagnose in pregnancy?
It would be known as a case of alleged MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
What are legal malpractice attorneys?
Legal malpractice attorneys prosecute other lawyers that are incompetent or negligent. Legal malpractice firms represent clients that claim their lawyer has not settled their case to the best of their ability.
Is an insurance company responsible for legal malpractice if the insured is deceased when the malpractice is discovered?
The statute of limitations may apply. However there was a case in the Philippines where a doctor was convicted of malpractice after his death. (see the related links)
When is the hospital required to query the NPDB?
the hospital is the defendent in a malpractice case
How do you sue the hospital for mal practice?
YOU don't sue a hospital for malpractice. Get a malpractice attorney who specializes in that area and he/she will let you know if they think you have a case that they can win for you.
What does the term legal malpractice mean?
The term legal malpractice means negligence and breach of contract by a lawyer towards their client. One must prove that errors made were ones that no competent lawyer could make to have a case of legal malpractice.
How can I find medical malpractice records?
To find medical malpractice records, you can contact your state's medical board or licensing agency. They typically maintain records of malpractice cases against healthcare providers. You can also search online databases or contact the court where the malpractice case was filed. It's important to note that not all malpractice cases may be publicly available due to privacy laws.
How do you find out if you have a medical malpractice case?
The first thing you would like to do is contact an attorney well-versed in medical malpractice. When you acquire an attorney it is best if you find all the relevant information related to your lawsuit including dates, names, reports, bills, and any costs you incurred. Finally its best if you make a timeline of your malpractice suit includeing dates, names of doctors, referrals, lab work and surgeries done as well as anything else you can think of that may be related to your case. File your claim with a lawyer who specializes in malpractice as soon as possible; there is a statute of limitations on malpractice suits. Be sure to provide the lawyer with your patient files and any relevant information pertaining to the incident, and they can determine if you have a case or not.
