When medical care does not meet the expected standard, the impact on patients and their families can be life changing. In these situations, a legal claim may be necessary to hold providers accountable. Building a strong case requires careful steps, and knowing how lawyers approach this process can help us understand what goes into protecting our rights. Call our Ossining, NY medical malpractice lawyer to get your case started!
Reviewing Medical Records
The foundation of any malpractice claim begins with the patient’s medical records. These documents show the treatment provided, the timeline of events, and how decisions were made. Lawyers review these records to see whether the care matched accepted medical standards. Even small details can be important when determining where errors occurred.
Consulting With Medical Professionals
Another critical step involves working with medical professionals who can review the treatment and offer opinions. Their input helps confirm whether the care given was appropriate or if mistakes were made. These opinions are often used later in negotiations or in court to show how the provider’s actions failed to meet the proper standard. As a proficient negotiator, our attorney and founder, Jeffrey Weiskopf, understands the importance of having an experienced medical professional lend their opinion.
Collecting Supporting Evidence
Beyond medical records, there are many other forms of evidence that can strengthen a malpractice claim. This may include hospital policies, internal reports, test results, or witness statements. Each piece of information helps build a clearer picture of what happened and why. By organizing and presenting this evidence, lawyers can support the claim with solid facts. We recommend collecting evidence from the very early signs of medical malpractice.
Establishing A Direct Connection
For a malpractice case to succeed, there needs to be a direct connection between the provider’s actions and the harm suffered by the patient. Lawyers focus on showing how specific decisions or errors led to injury, complications, or worsening conditions. This link is often the most important part of the case and requires thorough preparation.
Calculating The Impact
The effects of medical malpractice often go beyond the immediate injury. They may include ongoing medical costs, loss of income, or long-term health issues. Lawyers calculate these damages to show the full impact on the patient’s life. Presenting clear financial and personal losses is essential when seeking fair compensation. Our team always seek maximum compensation for our clients, and to date we’ve recovered over 20 million in damages.
Preparing For Negotiation Or Trial
Once evidence is gathered and damages are calculated, lawyers prepare the case for negotiation or, if necessary, trial. This involves organizing documents, drafting arguments, and anticipating defenses. Even if a case is likely to settle, thorough preparation shows that we are ready to pursue the claim as far as needed.
Taking legal action after a medical mistake is not easy, but having a clear process in place helps make the path forward more manageable. Call us today at The Law Office of Jeffrey Weiskopf so that our team can listen to your story and review with you your legal options!
