In case of a medical malpractice, you need to file a lawsuit to claim damages. The first question that comes to mind is who to sue. There may be a number of individuals associated with the medical treatment and care. If the victim was at a healthcare facility, like a hospital or nursing home, you can also opt to file the lawsuit against it. Talk to your medical malpractice lawyer to know whether this is possible.
The rule of ‘respondeat superior’ is applicable in this regard. The negligence on the part of hospital staff deems the owner or management liable for the medical malpractice. This makes the hospital liable for any damages to the patient because of negligence. Filing a lawsuit helps retrieve compensation for the damages caused.
The grounds for liability may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Failure to appoint qualified, trained and certified staff in the healthcare facility
- Failure to appoint adequate staff for in-house patient care
- Failure to arrange for particular tests and treatments
- Failure to check credentials of the independent contractors associated with the healthcare facility (e.g. a visiting physician specializing in a certain branch of medicine)
- Failure to maintain patient records
Get in touch with a medical malpractice lawyer working in your neighborhood. He/she can help you understand what damages are within the domain of this claim. This may include economic damages like medical costs, loss of wages, therapies, etc. The non-economic damages are also within the reach of this claim. This includes physical pain and suffering, mental trauma and anguish, family and relationship problems, etc.
The medical malpractice lawyer can also help you determine whether negotiation or litigation would work for your case. He/she understands the legalities of the matter and advises you on the best approach to your case.
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Medical malpractice can result in overwhelming injuries and losses. In Washington DC medical neglect is far from rare, in fact, statistic shows that in the United States maximum the number of people dies every year due to medical malpractice. To hire a DC Medical Malpractice Lawyer contact with the law firm of Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum (MR&R). or call at (301) 699-5800 for consultation.