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Things You Want To Know About Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed or injured due to negligent act of a healthcare professional. Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims: - Surgical Errors - Prescription Medication Errors - Failure to Treat - Misdiagnosis Source: https://www.lawyertime.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/

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Things You Want To Know About Medical Malpractice

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  1. Things You Want To Know About Medical Malpractice www.lawyertime.com 1-800-529-9997

  2. Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by a healthcare professional who has provided his or her patient with substandard care, resulting in harm, injury or death. The error or mistake may be the result of a lack of necessary action (commonly referred to as an act of omission) or a negligent act by the healthcare professional.

  3. Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims • Surgical Errors • Prescription Medication Errors • Failure to Treat • Misdiagnosis

  4. Steps To Take If You Are the Victim of Medical Malpractice • Finding an experienced and reputable New York medical malpractice attorney who has successfully handled other cases similar in fact pattern as your case. • Moving quickly because you only have a certain period of time (known as the statute of limitation) from when the injury occurred to file legal action. Each state has its own rules as to how long medical malpractice victims have to bring a claim and seek compensation. • Requesting copies of all of your medical records. • Keeping a journal of everything that happened while it is still fresh in your mind. • Being honest and forthright with your attorney about all of the details surrounding your case.

  5. Contact New York City Malpractice Attorney for a Free Case Evaluation At Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C., we have over 25 years of experience in successfully pursuing medical malpractice claims on behalf of residents of both New York and New Jersey. We have the knowledge and resources to aggressively pursue your case and help you get the outcome that you deserve. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our Medical Malpractice Lawyers New York City, please call Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. at 1-800-529-9997.

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