Basic Challenges in Medical Malpractice Claims

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If you suffer harm as a result of your doctor’s negligence or inaction, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim. However, medical malpractice claims are notoriously difficult to win, and are best filed promptly with the help of a skilled medical malpractice attorney.

Perhaps the biggest challenge is determining whether a negative result was caused by medical negligence, or whether it was the consequence of an inherently risky procedure. For example, a doctor may be considered negligent if he misreads test results that any other doctor would be able to interpret correctly. On the other hand, a failed surgery may not be considered medical malpractice if the surgery had a high risk of failure to begin with. A medical malpractice claim can be especially difficult if a medical professional or institution intentionally hides mistakes.

Hiring a skilled medical malpractice attorney can drastically improve your chances of filing a successful claim. If you live on Long Island, call Pegalis & Erickson at (516) 684-2900 to get started on your medical malpractice case.  

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