Under New Hampshire medical malpractice law, medical malpractice occurs when a licensed health professional acts in a negligent manner. Licensed health professionals include; doctors, nurses, dentists, technicians, counselors, psychologists, and psychotherapists as well as hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities. To act in a negligent manner can include an action taken or a failure to take an action. Even though a health professional may have acted in a negligent manner there will be no case if the patient has not been harmed. The negligent act is judged by a relevant standard of care, which must be proved by an expert in the field, or must be an obvious error in judgment.

New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

Medical malpractice law differs in many ways depending upon the state. New Hampshire medical malpractice law has a statute of limitations for medical malpractice actions. The two-year statute of limitations has been held to violate the state’s constitution. The general statute of limitations now is three years and may commence from the time the injury is discovered or should have reasonably been discovered. It is important to consult an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

Examples of Acts of Medical Malpractice

Acts of 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

Medical Malpractice Cases in New Hampshire

New Hampshire medical malpractice law does not limit damages in medical malpractice cases. Damages may include damages for the injury due to the negligence 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. It is important to have strong legal representation by an experienced lawyer for this process. A medical malpractice case can be extremely technical and complex. Experienced malpractice attorneys have the resources of medical experts and finances to allow for a careful presentation of a case.

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