And lastly, it must be proved that the breach in care resulted in the injury or death. Types of Claims Types of malpractice claims vary considerably. Some examples include improper diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, improper care, negligence in performing surgical procedures, medication errors, failure to obtain the patient's informed consent, and abandonment of the patient. The statute of limitations is the time period fixed by law within which a lawsuit must be filed. After this time period has expired, the patient will be prohibited from seeking compensation from the health care provider.
Every state has such a specified period of time and the time period varies from state to state.
If you suspect you may have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, it is imperative that you seek the advice of a lawyer experienced in the law of medical malpractice. Our lawyers have extensive legal knowledge in the area of medical malpractice and years of experience and courtroom savvy. Brown, Terrell has been able to achieve many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of malpractice victims.