Medical malpractice law differs in many ways depending upon the state. One of the differences is in the Statute of Limitations, which in New Hampshire is generally 3 years.  In some states it may be less or more. The Statute of limitations determines the time limit imposed on an injured person for filing a claim.  If a claim has not been filed within that time period, then that claim is prevented from being brought forward in the courts. That time limit can start from the date of the injury or from the time the injury was discovered or should reasonably have been discovered.   For that reason it is important to consult an experienced NH Medical Malpractice Lawyer.
 
Medical malpractice occurs when a licensed medical professional - doctors, nurses, technicians, clinics, hospital, psychotherapists and nursing facilities - acts in a negligent manner. That means that the medical professional either did something that caused the patient damage or failed to do what should been done to prevent the damage to the patient.  A negligent act in itself is not malpractice unless the patient has been harmed by the negligence.  The negligent act is judged by the whether the patient received the relevant standard of care for the patient’s medical procedure and/or treatment.  Here again, an experienced NH Medical Malpractice Lawyer can help sort through the relevant information to determine if the harm to the patient was caused by his or her treatment.

Medical malpractice may include:

• An error in administering medications
  
• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a medical condition
  
• Failure to provide the correct treatment for a diagnosis
  
• Sexual abuse or misconduct
  
• Delay in treatment of a medical condition or illness
  
• Failure to give informed consent prior to a medical procedure
  

Surgical errors such as leaving a foreign body inside a patient, or operation is performed on the wrong patient

In New Hampshire, unlike some states, medical malpractice law does not limit damages in medical malpractice cases. Those damages may be physical such as in the loss of vision, limbs or organs. 

Damages may also include severe pain, emotional distress or decreased enjoyment of life due to the disability caused by the negligent act. Damages due to the negligence may include may include things such as the loss of an organ, limb, or vision or decreased enjoyment in life due to the disability, severe pain or emotional distress. Damages may also include financial losses such as lost wages, medical expenses, and life care expenses.

In New Hampshire there is a process established by the state in 2005 that requires a pre-screening of medical injury claims by a panel. A medical malpractice case can be extremely technical and complex. It is important to have strong legal representation by an experienced lawyer for this process. Experienced malpractice attorneys have the resources of medical experts and finances to allow for a careful presentation of a case.

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See Also:

    *New Hampshire Medical Malpractice
    *Medical Lawyer

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