Medical Malpractice: What Should I Do After a Medical Mistake?

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Medical Malpractice
What Should I Do After a Medical Mistake?
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• If you have been injured because of a
• medical mistake
• you may be entitled to compensation.

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There are specific things that you should do
if you suspect that a mistake has been made.
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• The parties involved are likely to be more
  forthcoming right after the incident occurred.

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It is important to act quickly and ask questions
right away.
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Talk to doctors and administrators to get all the
facts as soon as possible.
Be sure to take notes.
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Request medical records as soon as you can.
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If you try to obtain the records well after the
events occurred difficulties can arise.
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It is possible to change records after-the-fact
and things can be omitted.
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The sooner you have the records in your hands
the better.
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If you think that you may have a medical
malpractice case
you should immediately contact
a licensed medical malpractice attorney.
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• As time goes on witnesses can forget details.

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Records can sometimes go missing.
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You want to have an attorney handling the case as
soon as possible.
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Finding the Right Attorney
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• It is important to find the right attorney.
• Ask family members and friends for referrals.
• Do your research.

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Choose someone who has a background of
successfully representing clients who have been
victims of medical malpractice.
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Schedule a Consultation
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Once you have identified an attorney that you
feel comfortable with
schedule a consultation.
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This initial consultation will probably be
offered to you free of charge.
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Your attorney will listen as you explain the
details.
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He or she will ask the right questions and let
you know if your case appears to have merit.
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Types of Damages
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• There are
• three
• different types of damages that you may be able
  to seek

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Economic Damages
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Economic Damages
Non-economic Damages
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Economic Damages
Non-economic Damages
Punitive Damages
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Do You Think You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
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In Pittsburgh, contact Pittsburgh Medical
Malpractice Lawyers at Flaherty Fardo, LLC to
set up a free consultation.
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