According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in Wichita, Kansas, and across the United States. It can lead to brain injury, bodily injury, paralysis, and wrongful death. Because it’s a complicated case type, it is imperative for victims to find experienced medical malpractice and brain injury lawyers. 

What You Should Know Before Filing A Claim

Am I a victim of medical malpractice?

Any brain injury or bodily injury directly caused by the negligence or actions on the part of a physician, nurse, or surgeon are eligible for medical malpractice claims. It’s important to note that there are times that a negative outcome can occur in spite of the best efforts of medical staff. These instances do not qualify as medical malpractice. That makes consulting a lawyer who has extensive experience with brain injury and medical malpractice cases vital. They have the resources necessary to help determine whether the action or inaction of the physician resulted in an otherwise preventable tragedy.

What are the most common causes?

While there are many specific actions or inactions that result in malpractice, the common thread in all cases is the mental state of the healthcare professional. External distractions, complacency, tunnel vision, fatigue, lack of training, and internal problems all play a role in a medical professional’s ability to administer quality care.

Is there a statute of limitations?

The statute of limitations varies from state to state, so it’s important to file a claim and assess your options as soon as possible. If you feel you have been the victim of medical malpractice, then seek legal representation immediately.

Looking For A Wichita Brain Injury Lawyer?

With decades of combined experience handling brain injury and other medical malpractice cases, our brain injury lawyers will review your case to determine if medical malpractice occurred.

Set up a free consultation today. If we decide to move forward with the case, our goal will be to help you obtain medical malpractice compensation that can help improve your quality of life.