Medical Malpractice

As we all know, the medical field has been booming over the last few years and is expected to continue to expand as the baby boomer generation ages. As the number of doctors, nurses, and hospitals expand, so too do the mistakes. Many people are surprised to learn that medical malpractice is now the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States.

For many of us, the question is not if we are to be victims of malpractice but when. We hope that our doctor, surgeon, nurse, or hospital will do what is right and treat us with compassion and honesty. Unfortunately, when they make a mistake it can often result in permanent injury and significant pain, or, in extreme cases, death. To make matters worse, it is a rare occurrence for a doctor, surgeon, or nurse to admit that they made a mistake. It is often upon the injured party or their family to discover if their injury was the result of malpractice.

Bringing a malpractice claim against a medical provider is difficult but is made more so by the specific rules that govern medical malpractice actions. In most instances, the injured patient only has one year in which to make a claim against the negligent doctor, nurse, or hospital. The patient must also file an Affidavit of Merit with his or her lawsuit or risk having the complaint dismissed.

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Many times it is necessary to seek a medical opinion as to whether malpractice has likely occurred. Since time is an issue, we highly encourage anyone who believes that they may have suffered an injury at the hands of a medical professional to contact a qualified attorney such as Knight Moore Law Firm, as soon as possible. At Knight Moore Law Firm, we will use our knowledge of the law and our experience in litigating medical malpractice cases to help guide you through this difficult process.

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