Medical malpractice lawsuits allow victims of medical negligence to seek compensation for the damages they’ve suffered. Depending on the extent of a person’s injuries and the types of damages suffered, victims of medical malpractice may be able to obtain compensation for:

• Lost wages
  
• Disability
  
• Past and future medical costs related to the negligence
  
• Pain and suffering
  
• Mental anguish
  
• More

Contrary to popular belief about frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits flooding the American legal system, only a small percentage of victims (less than 15 percent) ever file a claim. Yet there are hundreds of thousands of instances of medical malpractice each year in the United States. If you are a victim of negligence, exercise your legal rights and talk to an attorney. You may be entitled to compensation.

Time Limits for Filing Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

In the U.S., all medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within a certain amount of time after the negligence occurred. The law that determines the amount of time an individual has to file a claim is known as a statute of limitations, and statutes vary from state-to-state. Most statutes, however, provide a two to three year window within which individuals may file.

Of course, there are some exceptions and it’s best to consult an attorney as soon as medical negligence is suspected. An experienced attorney can provide you with information regarding medical malpractice lawsuits in your state.

Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Medical malpractice lawsuits encompass a wide variety of legal claims, including those arising as a result of:

• Mistakes made by doctors – surgical errors, diagnostic errors, misinterpreting lab results, prescription errors, delivery room errors, etc.
  
• Mistakes made by nurses – medication errors, IV mistakes, failing to follow doctor’s orders, failing to contact a physician when necessary, performing procedures for which they are not qualified
  
• Mistakes made by technicians/medical staff – lab or pharmacy mix-ups, for example

These represent some of the more common bases for medical malpractice lawsuits. Every case is unique, and the best way to determine if you have a lawsuit is to have your claim evaluated by a medical malpractice attorney.

Contact Burke & Eisner Today

At Burke & Eisner, we have successfully handled medical malpractice lawsuits for clients across the country. We work with some of the leading legal and medical experts in the field and strive to obtain fair settlements and awards for those whose lives have been forever altered by medical negligence.

Let one of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers evaluate at your claim at no cost to you. We’ll answer your questions about medical malpractice lawsuits and explain your legal options.

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 See Also:

    * Medical Malpractice Cases

    * Medical Negligence Compensation

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