Doctors Blaming each Other makes it Easy for the Plaintiff to Prove Wrongdoing
Robert Wolff
April 11, 2015
Filing Lawsuit against Multiple Doctors
Filing Lawsuit against Multiple Doctors
You went into a hospital for what you believed was a simple procedure, but you came out with significant injuries, and you believe something was done wrong by the hospital or doctors. However, you do not have all the facts to understand really pertaining to what was done wrong. Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit, when you do not have all the facts about what went wrong?
In a medical malpractice case in New York, can the medical expert who comes in to support your case ask for a contingency fee as a payment? A contingency fee would mean a percentage of the settlement or compensation awarded to you by the jury.
A doctor makes a severe mistake, fails to diagnose symptoms of an impending heart attack and yet he was not legally responsible for the patient’s injuries. How is this possible?
Physicians must find a balance between not investigating enough potential problems and going overboard when diagnosing a patient. An overwhelming majority of emergency room physicians who took part in a recent survey reported that they order tests that patients likely do not need in order to protect themselves against malpractice suits. This can lead to higher costs of medical treatment and worse patient care in New York and other states.
