{"id":1681,"date":"2015-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2015\/09\/30\/what-is-required-to-prove-a-medical-malpractice-claim\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:17","slug":"what-is-required-to-prove-a-medical-malpractice-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/what-is-required-to-prove-a-medical-malpractice-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Required to Prove a Medical Malctice Claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether for treatment or preventative care, the goal of visiting a doctor is to help improve your health. In some cases, unfortunately, a doctor\u2019s negligent behavior can lead to catastrophic injuries. If you\u2019ve been hurt by a doctor, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries.<\/p>\n

Wondering if you have a valid medical malpractice claim? Call (770) 427-5498<\/a> today for your free case consultation.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What Must Be Proven In A Malpractice Claim?<\/h2>\n

Medical malpractice is a complex area of personal injury law, because many alleged victims have underlying conditions that may have led to the injury or wrongful death. Despite the unique conditions of each case, all medical malpractice claims must prove the following:<\/p>\n

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A Relationship Existed Between The Doctor And Patient<\/h3>\n

This is fairly straightforward \u2013 in order to prove that medical malpractice occurred, you must first prove that you had an actual physician-patient relationship. This is very easy to establish if you were seen and treated by the doctor in question. However, cases involving a consulting physicians can be much harder to prove.<\/p>\n

The Doctor Acted Negligently<\/h3>\n

Perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of medical malpractice is the concept of negligence. You may be dissatisfied with the way you were treated or the results of your treatment, but that does not mean negligence occurred. Essentially, you must prove that the doctor did not act in a \u201creasonably skillful and careful\u201d manner, and did not follow the appropriate medical standard of care for your condition.<\/p>\n

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The Doctor\u2019s Negligence Caused The Injury<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve established that the doctor acted negligently, you must then prove that the negligence actually caused your injury. This can be particularly challenging for wrongful death cases, or other cases where the patient has a serious underlying health condition. In most cases, you will need testimony from a medical expert to demonstrate that the negligence led to the injury.<\/p>\n

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The Injury Caused Damages<\/h3>\n

After you\u2019ve proven that the doctor was negligent, and that the negligence caused your injury, you must show that the injury actually caused recoverable damages. Common examples of these damages include physical pain, mental suffering, lost wages or earning capacity, and additional medical bills.<\/p>\n

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At Jones & Swanson, our attorneys have successfully collected more than $50 million on behalf of our clients. We are dedicated to the rights of injury victims, and understand the challenges you\u2019re facing during this trying time. When you retain our firm, you can trust that we will work tirelessly to get you the money you deserve.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one was injured by a medical professional, call our firm today at (770) 427-5498<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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