Medical malpractice can take a host of different forms, from misdiagnosis and surgical errors to birth injuries and medication errors. Ultimately, however, for a medical error to constitute malpractice, it must be shown that the provider violated the duty of care owed to you as a patient.
Simply put, this means that a medical provider (doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, etc.) did something wrong. Doctors and other healthcare providers are required to abide by the professional standard of care found in the Connecticut General Statutes § 52-184c, which is defined as the “level of care, skill and treatment which, in light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar health care providers.”
As you can see, injuries that you suffer following a medical procedure or medical treatment does not automatically constitute medical negligence. Rather, you must prove through experts (other “reasonably prudent” medical professionals) that a mistake was made by your provider either by acting, or not acting, in the way that they should have.
Medical negligence is not always obvious, but the effects can be devastating. A Connecticut medical malpractice attorney at The Flood Law Firm can evaluate your case and advise you of the options you might have for making a claim.