Livonia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim After a Medical Mistake

From time to time, we all have to place our trust into the hands of doctors, nurses, and physician assistants for our health needs and when we do so, we deserve to be treated with respect, competence and professionalism. Unfortunately, sometimes health care professionals act negligently and injure us and our family members. Whether this occurs in a hospital, nursing home or urgent care, we have a right to expect high-quality care from medical professionals.

If you believe a doctor, nurse, physician assistant or other medical professional has acted in a negligent manner toward you or a loved one, our medical malpractice attorneys at Vahdat Weisman Law are here to help. We are committed to helping you earn the outcome you deserve in your claim, which is why you only have to pay us if we win compensation for you.

What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice

Not every injury in a hospital or doctor’s office qualifies as a medical malpractice claim. For any kind of medical malpractice claim to be valid, four key elements need to be present:

1. Duty of care – This refers to the responsibility a medical professional accepts when treating someone. For example, doctors who treat you in the emergency room have a duty of care toward you, but a doctor you pass by in the store may not.
2. Breach of duty – Once a professional has a duty of care toward you, they need to have violated that duty in some way, such as by neglecting their responsibilities or engaging in reckless medical practices.
3. Causation – This element shows the connection between the professional’s actions and the resulting damages. It can be difficult to prove this on your own, which is why it is so important to have skilled representation on your side.
4. Damages – Once you have proved that a professional is liable for your injuries, you need to establish the full consequences of your injuries, including economic and noneconomic costs.

We can act in your place to build a claim that shows these elements and pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve after suffering from medical malpractice.

Committed Representation Through Every Step

At Vahdat Weisman Law, we have dedicated medical experts that review our potential cases and assist us in determining whether a breach of the standard of care has occurred. This process if available to our clients for free and again, there is no fee unless we win your case. So fill out our online contact form or call us at 866-342-3901 for a free consultation today!