A:One of the main reasons people come to us believing they may have a medical malpractice or negligence claim is because they visit their doctor with symptoms or a known condition and experience worsening effects. However, it is important to stress that worsening symptoms or a condition that does not improve with treatment is not necessarily an indication of malpractice. Our attorneys will need to conduct a thorough investigation to determine if a doctor or another healthcare professional failed to provide an acceptable standard of care and if this was the cause of your worsening condition or injuries. There are many reasons why proper medical treatment might lead to poor outcomes; some illnesses are simply difficult to treat, some treatments can have negative side effects or carry a high risk of complications, and there are no guarantees that a patient’s illness or condition will improve. In other cases, even when a healthcare provider is clearly negligent, if the negligence does not lead to an injury, worsening condition, or other poor outcome, the patient will not have a case. It’s important that you talk to an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can help you determine if you have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.