If a medical professional’s negligence has injured you or a loved one, it can make life very difficult. Not only did your medical team fail to treat you correctly, but they also injured you because of their negligence.

While the process of a medical malpractice case in Charlottesville can be complex, you are not alone. Here at MichieHamlett PLLC, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys have the legal insight and focus to support you.

Medical Malpractice Basics

While every medical malpractice claim is unique, certain factors are common to all cases.

The Elements of Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice claims require proof of professional negligence. The elements necessary to bring a successful medical malpractice claim are as follows:

  • The duty of care established by the doctor-patient relationship
  • The professional negligence that breached the duty of care
  • The negligent act that caused you harm
  • The physical, financial, and emotional losses that you suffered as a result

Our knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers could ensure that each of these elements is well-established and clearly outlined.

Professional Negligence in Medical Malpractice Cases

As your local attorneys in Charlottesville, our role in the process is to establish professional negligence—your medical provider’s failure to uphold the standard of care expected of medical professionals—to support your patient injury claim.

The Professional Standard

The professional standard considers what other medical providers at the same professional level would or would not have done under similar circumstances. This could demonstrate that your doctor provided care that fell below the professional standard.

Legal Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

You could pursue compensation for legal damages in a medical malpractice case. Common damages include medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. State law limits the total damages for medical malpractice claims.

Families can also seek wrongful death damages if medical malpractice is fatal.

What Is the Medical Malpractice Process?

The key stages of filing a professional negligence claim in Charlottesville include the following:

  • Consulting with one of our seasoned personal injury attorneys, who could gather evidence and build a strong claim
  • Undergoing a pre-suit assessment, in which an expert reviews the claim to ensure it has legal merit
  • Filing and formally serving the medical malpractice complaint
  • Exchanging relevant information during the discovery process, including statements from depositions and expert witnesses
  • Taking part in mediation in an authentic attempt to resolve the case without going to court
  • Taking the case to trial if negotiations fail and the parties cannot agree on a fair settlement

Our legal team handles every step of the process on your behalf.

Call an Experienced Charlottesville Medical Negligence Lawyer Today for Support at Each Stage of Your Claim

Medical malpractice can cause immense harm, and the process of a medical malpractice case in Charlottesville can be challenging. If a medical professional’s negligence injured you, do not wait to seek the legal guidance you need. Our experienced attorneys at MichieHamlett PLLC have years of experience securing fair outcomes in complex cases. Learn more by contacting us online or by calling us today.