Bautista LeRoy Law Firm can help you understand and secure compensation for medical malpractice. Our attorneys offer legal assistance to residents throughout Southern Illinois and St. Louis. We specialize in medical malpractice, nursing home, personal injury lawsuits, sexual assault/abuse and railroad crossing litigation - key areas that enable us to help our clients.

This article reviews the duties owed by healthcare providers, how to prove medical malpractice and identify possible damages.

What Is The Duty Of Care In Healthcare?

As soon as you seek medical care from professionals, you entrust them and expect that they provide services comparable to any reasonable healthcare provider. Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers must abide by certain protocols to protect patients and avoid injuries or harm.

Healthcare providers who fail in their duties through negligence, inattention or providing subpar treatments could face legal ramifications - the basis for medical malpractice cases.

How Can Negligence Be Proven In A Medical Malpractice Case?

You must provide tangible evidence that the healthcare provider violated their duty and caused your injuries.  Here's how:

• Establish That a Doctor-Patient Relationship Existed
• Prove the Provider Breached the Standard of Care
• Show That the Breach Directly Caused Your Injury
• Demonstrate That You Suffered Measurable Damages

What Damages May I Receive in A Medical Malpractice Case?

Should your medical negligence lawsuit succeed, compensation could be available for losses sustained. The following are among the more common types:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Punitive damages

Why Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney Is Beneficial?

Medical malpractice cases can be extremely complicated and it is important that you hire an attorney with experience to represent you effectively. Here's how:

• Expertise in Medical Malpractice Law
• Access to Medical Experts
• Negotiation Skills
• Trial Experience

When Is The Right Time To Hire An Attorney?

Should you become a victim of medical malpractice, it would be in your best interests to immediately hire an attorney. Early action increases the chances of success and provides guidance during legal proceedings.

Statutes of limitation in most states set deadlines on when people can file lawsuits. Typically two to three years from when someone makes contact, though each situation could differ accordingly.

What Are the Criteria for Finding a Good Attorney?

• Expertise: Hire an attorney with extensive medical malpractice knowledge who will support and represent your case effectively.
• Reputation: Research any prospective attorney thoroughly by reading client testimonials and taking note of case results.
• Communication: Your attorney should keep you updated and be available to address all of your concerns clearly.

Why Choose Bautista LeRoy LLC?

Bautista-LeRoy Law Firm specializes in medical malpractice cases and understands their devastating effect on victims and their loved ones.

Our team boasts an impeccable record in Southern Illinois and St. Louis surrounding areas. We make every case our priority and work tirelessly for clients until they receive maximum compensation.

Suggested Action Steps

• Keep a record of medical treatments, symptoms and communications with healthcare providers.
• Seek a second opinion from another healthcare professional to establish whether there has been any malpractice.
• Consult a personal injury attorney and don't wait until the statute of limitation runs out before taking steps.
• Follow your attorney's guidance while filing and gathering evidence for your case.

Conclusion: In order to establish medical negligence and seek damages, a legal strategy and personal injury attorney are essential in protecting your rights. Contact us today at 833-381-6589 or send us an email on our Contact Page. Serving the surrounding areas of St. Louis, Benton County, Southern Illinois as well as Kansas City, MO and KS.