Winning a medical malpractice case requires a high level of legal expertise and access to expert witnesses who can provide solid evidence, such as medical specialists. While medical treatment that results in harming a patient is a main issue, so is whether the treatment failed to meet the medical profession’s standard of care. Medical errors that meet acceptable standards do not provide grounds for pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Another challenge you face is that insurance companies representing medical practitioners fight vigorously to pay as little as possible. This is why an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney is vital for winning a case and obtaining adequate compensation to cover damages.
The New England Journal of Medicine provides statistics about cases brought against medical practitioners. Of those medical malpractice cases that go to trial, only about 20 percent succeed in obtaining compensation. Many cases settle outside of court, and the study indicated that hospitals often settle to avoid trials. Usually the cases that win large monetary awards involve severe harm and gross negligence on the part of medical professionals. When liability and damages are obvious, it is easier to obtain fair settlements.
If you believe that you or a loved one suffered harm because of medical malpractice, find a law firm that has experience handling medical malpractice lawsuits. The fact is that not all law firms have the wherewithal or know-how to take on medical malpractice cases. You want a firm on your side that has proven skills at the negotiating table and in court.
The Cochran Firm Atlanta has shown that it has the resources, experience, and commitment to take on medical malpractice cases and prevail.
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