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We see a doctor or another healthcare professional because we believe that they can help with a medical condition that we need to be treated. While this is oftentimes the case, and while the vast majority of healthcare professionals do not cause harm on purpose, harm can occur, whether during the diagnosis or treatment process. Whether you are being treated at a hospital such as Bridgeport Hospital or St. Vincent’s Hospital, or you are going to a doctor’s office, you may deal with an issue known as medical malpractice. To learn more about Bridgeport medical malpractice, read on.

What is Bridgeport Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare professional like a doctor, nurse, or other medical practitioner, fails to provide the appropriate standard of care to a patient. When this lack of appropriate standard of care results in harm or injury, it is considered medical malpractice. While this is rarely intentional, this does not mean that the responsible party is off the hook.

Even if medical malpractice occurs due to a mistake, miscommunication, or negligence, they can be sued by the patient that has been improperly treated.

There are many forms of medical malpractice that you may experience as a Bridgeport patient. A few common examples include surgical errors, medication errors, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, failure to obtain informed consent, or failure to provide proper treatment. While other issues may constitute medical malpractice, these are some of the most common that you may face when dealing with a Bridgeport healthcare practitioner.

Proving Bridgeport Medical Malpractice

The specific requirements for medical malpractice vary, but there are some general elements that need to be proven in order to receive compensation for medical malpractice. In most cases, you need to prove that the healthcare practitioner had a duty of care toward you. Then, you need to prove that the medical practitioner breached this duty of care because they did not meet the standard duty of care. Finally, you need to prove that the breach of the standard of care resulted in injury or another form of harm to you. If you can prove these elements during your medical malpractice case, you can be compensated for your medical bills or injuries related to the malpractice. You may be reimbursed for hospital bills, surgery, pain and suffering due to a misdiagnosis, or time that you had to take off from work because of your injury. Again, these are a few common things that you can receive monetary compensation for. You should check with a Bridgeport medical malpractice lawyer to determine what can be compensated for in your specific situation.

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Medical malpractice cases can be complex and oftentimes require the help of medical professionals and legal professionals to prove. If you have been injured or harmed by a healthcare professional, seek additional medical attention from another healthcare provider so that you can recover. Then you can discuss the standard of care and breach of the standard of care with an attorney in an effort to prove your case. If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to our lawyers.

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