New Haven Medical Malpractice Attorneys
All professionals are expected and required by law to provide a certain standard of care when performing duties related to their professional vocation. Compensation may be recovered to reimburse clients suffering serious consequences as a result of negligent professional care.
Why Hire Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC, For Your New Haven Medical Malpractice Claim?
When you’re a victim of medical malpractice, trust is going to come at a premium for you. But to hold the people who hurt you accountable, you will need help. Our firm wants to build your trust in our work.
This is how we do it:
- Respected reputation: Some of our lawyers are AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell. These ratings reflect a consensus among attorneys regarding the quality of our team’s work. And our collaborative methods mean we take a team approach to your case.
- Persistence: Our medical malpractice attorneys are licensed to practice in all Connecticut state and federal courts as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. This means we can pursue your case for as long as it takes to get results.
- Fees: Our lawyers accept cases exclusively on a contingency fee basis, meaning that clients are never assessed a legal fee unless or until compensation is recovered on their behalf.
Trust matters, especially when yours was violated by a medical practitioner. We’ll take the necessary steps to earn your trust and fight for you.
What constitutes medical malpractice in New Haven?
Medical malpractice generally involves a health care provider’s failure to meet the applicable standard of care in any given situation, resulting in harm to the patient. Every situation has to be judged for itself, but examples of medical malpractice include failures to diagnose and misdiagnoses, surgical errors, medication mistakes, anesthesiology mistakes and patient neglect. Malpractice can also include deliberate actions, such as abuse or assault.
Hospitals and other health care facilities are liable for injuries arising from the negligence of professionals like nurses, technicians, administrators or on-staff physicians. Hospital negligence can take many forms, including:
- Lab errors
- Inadequate staffing
- Emergency room errors
- Improper chart documentation
- Not performing thorough background checks prior to hiring medical professionals
- Administrative mistakes impacting patient care
- Nurses exceeding their medical authority
- Staff failure to adhere to hospital policy
From mismanagement of records to surgical errors, there are countless ways hospital malpractice may occur. However, all instances have one thing in common: negligence. There is no excuse for carelessness in a hospital setting. When these mistakes do happen, it is critical that medical facilities are held responsible for any resulting injuries.
Who Can Be Held Liable For Medical Malpractice In Connecticut
People should be able to place a reasonable amount of trust in health care professionals. However, any medical professional is capable of making mistakes and providing negligent care, such as:
- Doctors/physicians
- Chiropractors
- Podiatrists
- Nurses, nursing home administrators and other health care providers
- Pharmacists
- Therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists
These professionals must adhere to standards of care and treatment that reflect their status as medical experts. When they fail to do so, licensing boards and colleagues may fail to hold them properly accountable. And that is where we come in.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice
Our clients typically have many questions about medical practice claims. Some of the most common include those below.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in Connecticut?
Two years from the date of the injury or from the date the injury was discovered. The two timelines provide significant coverage because one of the major features of medical malpractice suits is uncertainty. Many times, recovery after treatment is lengthy and challenging. It may take longer than the initial two years to realize that the struggles you’ve experienced aren’t normal.
How long will my medical malpractice claim take?
There is no easy answer to this question, but it is not a short process. Because medical malpractice claims typically involve severe injuries and substantial losses, insurance companies and their clients are usually not eager to settle. A fairly straightforward claim, where the negligence and fault are obvious, may be resolved through negotiations in less than a year. If a claim goes to litigation, it may take several years to resolve.
What types of damages are usually awarded in medical malpractice claims?
Damages awarded in medical malpractice claims typically fall into two categories: economic and noneconomic. Economic damages may include medical expenses, lost wages and future medical costs. Noneconomic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of quality of life. The value of any claim is tied pretty deeply to the extent of the permanent damages that the victim suffered.
How can an attorney help me with my medical malpractice claim in New Haven?
Medical malpractice claims are complicated. The average person has no idea how to uncover all the medical records relevant to their claim – nor how to interpret what they see. An experienced New Haven medical malpractice attorney knows how to obtain supporting evidence and the tactics used by the insurance companies involved. They can protect your rights by making sure that your claim is appropriately valued and that you aren’t pressured into taking an unfair settlement.
Contact Us For A Free, Confidential Consultation
If you have been assaulted, abused or injured by a health care professional, contact our malpractice law firm online or call us at 203-896-4631 to receive a free initial consultation concerning your situation. Our lawyers have helped clients recover multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements and are ready to take fast action in the pursuit of your malpractice claim.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.