A medical malpractice lawyer represents individuals who have been harmed by negligent healthcare professionals. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine released a report calling the incidence of medical malpractice in the United States “epidemic.” Nearly a decade later, this still holds true. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are injured each year in incidents involving medical malpractice, and as many as 98,000 die.

How a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Help

If you have been injured or lost a loved one because of the negligence of a healthcare professional, a medical malpractice lawyer can:

• Evaluate your claim – At Burke & Eisner, we offer free claim evaluations.
• Answer legal questions regarding your possible claim and inform you of your options – We will be glad to do both of these during your free claim evaluation.
  
• Plan a course of action – If you have a viable medical malpractice claim, we will devise a plan of action. This usually begins by filing a lawsuit on your behalf.
  
• Try to negotiate a settlement – In some cases, defendants would rather settle a case than have it go to trial. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer is also a skilled negotiator and will make sure your interests are always maximized.
  
• Represent your case at trial – If your case goes to trial, your medical malpractice lawyer will strive to obtain a jury award in your favor.

The medical malpractice lawyers at Burke & Eisner have successfully represented clients in malpractice cases across the country. If you think you have a case, contact us for a free evaluation.

When to Talk to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

You may not be immediately aware of your injury or you may not even realize that the doctor (nurse or other medical professional) has acted negligently. In general, you should talk to an attorney as soon as possible after a medication, surgical, laboratory or diagnostic error. Also, if you have a child who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy or other birth injury after a traumatic delivery, it’s probably a good idea to have your case evaluated by a medical malpractice lawyer.

Medical malpractice takes many forms and it never hurts to talk to a lawyer if you think your injury or that of your loved one has been caused by someone else’s negligence.

Time is of the Essence

Medical malpractice cases are subject to a statute of limitations, which essentially means injured individuals only have a certain amount of time to file a claim. These time limits vary from state-to-state, and there are some exceptions. However, it’s always best to act as soon as malpractice is suspected. Otherwise, you may end up forfeiting any right to compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, disability, pain and suffering, etc.

Contact a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

To discuss your case with a medical malpractice lawyer, contact Burke & Eisner today. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 See Also:

    * Medical Negligence Compensation
    * Doctor Malpractice

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