Medical Malpractice Cases can be devastating. Have you been told that you sustained a serious injury or condition because a doctor did something wrong? If you or someone you know sustained an injury while in the care of a healthcare professional, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a lawyer who can immediately assess whether or not you may have a case.
Common types of Medical Malpractice Cases
Common types of Medical Malpractice cases include failure to properly diagnose a medical condition, surgical errors, anesthesia errors, birth injuries, lack of informed consent, retained surgical instruments, retained sponges, and retained laparotomy pads.
I was injured due to the carelessness, recklessness, and/or negligence of a healthcare professional. Now what?
- It is very important to document the accident and your injuries as best as you can—the best ways to do this are to take photographs of the injuries.
- Obtain your medical records from the healthcare professional(s) you believe committed medical malpractice.
- Most importantly, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible who can assess whether or not you may have a case so you can be instructed on how to proceed.
Important to know
- In New York, the statute of limitations for filing a Medical Malpractice case is typically three years from the date the injured individual knew or should have reasonably known of the malpractice.
- In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a Medical Malpractice case is typically two years from the date the injured individual knew or should have reasonably known of the malpractice.
- However, there are exceptions to these rules. and you should consult with a lawyer who can determine your statute of limitations.
What is the New Jersey Tort Claims Act?
- If you are injured in New Jersey due to the negligence of a government employee or agency, navigating this process can be more complicated. There are certain important rules that you should be aware of if you have a potential case in New Jersey.
- The Tort Claims Act sets a time limit for filing a claim against the state government in New Jersey. This time limit is only 90 days from the date of the accident, where are you must file what is called a tort claims notice, which puts the public entity I noticed of your claim.
- If you are dealing with a potential medical malpractice case, the 90 days begins on the date the injured individual knew or should have reasonably known of the malpractice.
- An injured individual often is not made aware that they were injured due to the negligence of a government employee or agency. That is why it is so important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to help you navigate the process of litigation.
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