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Patients receiving medical care never expect to feel worse or become sicker after their medical treatment.  Unfortunately, thousands of individuals each year experience a worsening of their medical condition as a result of the negligence of a medical provider during the course of their treatment.

When this occurs, the injured patient may be entitled to compensation from the negligent medical provider in the form of a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice can result in significant physical injuries, severe worsening of existing medical conditions and even death. With this in mind, anyone who has suffered harm due to the negligence of a doctor or hospital should consult with a New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer to discuss their case. An experienced medical malpractice attorney in South Jersey can assist in preparing those injured for what to expect and conduct an investigation on their behalf to strengthen the claim as much as possible.

If you or someone you love has been a victim of medical malpractice, call Grungo Law today. Our experienced attorneys can help you determine who is at fault and build a strong case to win you compensation. Contact us by phone or online to get started.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

In New Jersey, medical malpractice is a deviation from the standard of care. The standard of care is designed to keep patients safe and should be followed. If it is not followed, then it is considered malpractice under New Jersey Law. Even if the doctor claims the deviation was a mistake, it can still be considered malpractice if it resulted in harm to the patient. Some mistakes can be harmless and fortunately will not result in a malpractice claim.

Why Work With An Attorney For Your Medical Malpractice Claim?

Proving liability in a medical malpractice case can be tricky. To prove that your medical provider was at fault and receive a payout from their insurance you will need to prove the following:

  • Prove thet was a healthcare provider/patient relationship when the malpractice occured
  • Demonstrate that the healthcare provider had a duty of care to treat you, the patient, with the accepted standard of care, or in the same way any other reasonable medical professional would under similar circumstances
  • Show that the healthcare provider acted negligently, therefore breaching their duty of care
  • Demonstrate that the providers negligence directly caused your injury
  • Prove you suffered real economic and non-economic damages as a result of the malpractice

When you work with an experienced attorney, they can help you gather all the evidence to prove these points. With an attorney on your side you stand a better change of getting a fair settlement, or in the case you go to court, have a fair trial. The South Jersey personal injury lawyers of Grungo Law will fight on your behalf to get you the most possible compensation for the losses you have suffered and protect your rights.

Types of Medical Providers

Individuals undergoing medical treatment may be treated by numerous medical providers during the course of their illness or hospital stay.  Each of these medical providers is under a separate duty of care to provide their medical services in a safe manner. The following healthcare providers owe every patient a duty of care:

  • Physicians
  • Surgeons
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Nurses, nursing staff, nursing aides
  • Hospitals

Who Can Be Held Liable In Medical Malpractice Claims?

The party liable for your damages is not always the doctor who treated your illness or injury. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to hold the doctor personally liable, if they are an independent contractor. In other circumstances, you may hold the medical facility liable. Here is a list of some of the possible parties that may be held liable in your medical malpractice case:

  • The doctor
  • A nurse
  • A staff member or a member of the medical team
  • A medical technician
  • The hospital or clinic
  • The parent company of the medical facility
  • The medical equipment manufacturer

For the best possible results, you should work with an experienced malpractice lawyer who can properly investigate who is liable. This will help you to correctly identify the at-fault party in your specific circumstances and file your claim against them.

Common Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice typically involves the carelessness or recklessness of a medical provider.  Some of the most common types of medical malpractice claims include inappropriate or inadequate medical treatment, improper prescription or administration of medication, surgical or operating room errors (including failure to remove foreign objects such as needles or sponges from inside a patient), failing to diagnose (or misdiagnosing) a medical condition, breach of patient-physician confidentiality (including the unauthorized release of medical records), prenatal diagnostic testing errors, delay in medical diagnosis and failing to obtain informed consent from a patient.

Medical providers also may face criminal medical malpractice claims for battery under certain circumstances.  This may occur when a medical professional performs a medical test or procedure without first obtaining the informed consent of the patient. A knowledgeable attorney in New Jersey understands medical malpractice claims and could fight for an individual’s rights during a case.

Types of Medical Malpractice Damages

Patients who suffer an injury resulting from negligent medical treatment may be entitled to compensatory, non-economic, and punitive damages.  Compensatory damages may include the costs of past and future medical treatment and rehabilitation and lost wages.

Non-economic damages include awards for emotional distress and pain and suffering. In cases where the medical provider exhibited extreme recklessness, malicious intent or fraudulent behavior, punitive damages may also be awarded. Under New Jersey medical malpractice laws, there is a punitive damages “cap” or limit of $350,000 or five times the amount of compensatory damages awarded. No matter the type of medical negligence, a skilled lawyer in New Jersey could help file a claim for compensation.

How a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help You

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious bodily injury, including the worsening of an existing medical condition, after receiving medical treatment or consulting with a physician, you may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim against the negligent parties.  New Jersey Medical malpractice lawsuits involve a large number of complex legal issues related to insurance, evidentiary standards, the statute of limitations (or the amount of time that a lawsuit must be filed in) and the use of medical experts.

Our dedicated medical malpractice attorneys understand the unique issues in medical malpractice claims.  Our experienced litigators, such as our wrongful death attorneys in South Jersey can handle all your medical malpractice legal needs from the initial investigation of the matter and identification of potentially responsible parties through the negotiations with insurance companies and trial preparation.

Grungo Law is committed to aggressively representing our clients in order to obtain the maximum amount of compensation for New Jersey medical malpractice victims and their families. Reach out today to discuss a claim.