Additionally, state regulatory boards and licensing authorities can be a source for review and disciplinary actions. Penalties and fines, including the suspension or revocation of a license, can be imposed by state agencies and organizations. First consult an attorney. Next, be prepared for a preliminary review about your case to determine if your injury and damages are serious enough to justify the expense involved in pursuing your claim. I have discussed the use of expert witnesses above, needed to prove many things throughout the process of a malpractice case.
Experts are expensive.
Typically, local doctors will not testify against each other, even if they don't know one another. This forces plaintiff's attorneys to seek experts from other communities, often far away from the location of the trial. There are a limited number of doctors willing to testify, even from distant locations. The hourly fees can be prohibitive. The doctor you sue, on the other hand, typically has an unlimited number of colleagues in the community, making it easier to provide a defense, even when the negligence is relatively clear.