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How Do I Choose A Medical Malpractice Attorney

The last thing you expect when you seek help from a medical professional is that they will cause you harm. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury or illness due to the negligence of a medical professional, you need to consider seeking legal assistance today. Contact a Salt Lake City medical malpractice lawyer Joseph Jardine at the Jardine Law Offices P. C.<br>

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How Do I Choose A Medical Malpractice Attorney

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  1. How Do I Choose A Medical Malpractice Attorney?

  2. Medical malpractice occurs in a variety of ways, including: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Surgical errors Delayed treatment A misdiagnosis Early discharge Prescription problems Healthcare-acquired infections And more WHAT IS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE? Any time a patient’s treatment deviates from the standard of care met by medical professionals with similar training or experience and causes injuries or illness.

  3. Medical mistakes kill around 250,000 people in the US each year, making them the third leading cause of death in the country. However, this is only part of the overall picture, as millions of others survive medical errors. These victims and their families are left dealing with the consequences of malpractice, sometimes for the rest of their lives. HOW OFTEN DO THESE MISTAKES HAPPEN?

  4. IS THERE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ME TO FILE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE IN UTAH? Yes, there is a two-year statute of limitations from the date the injury was or should have been discovered to file a lawsuit. You cannot file a medical malpractice lawsuit for more than four years from the occurrence of the malpractice.

  5. DID I LOSE MY RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT BY SIGNING A CONSENT FORM? No, you did not lose your right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Consent forms are vital in the medical field. Your doctor needs to fully explain the risks and complications associated with a procedure, medication, or course of treatment. When you sign the form, you are agreeing that you wish the continue, even knowing what could happen.

  6. JOSEPH JARDINE - Medical Malpractice Attorney If you or a loved one have suffered an injury or illness due to the negligence of a medical professional, you need to consider seeking legal assistance today. Contact a Salt Lake City medical malpractice lawyer Joseph Jardine at the Jardine Law Offices P. C.

  7. Contact 825 N 300 W Ste N-224 Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 Address 801-350-3506 Phone https://www.jardinelawoffices.com/contact/ Website

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