Important Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim

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Important Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim
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• There are some important elements you should keep
  in mind when filing your medical malpractice
  claim. Failure to provide these important aspects
  may lead to having your case dismissed.
• Although these elements seem simple, they can
  become complicated as your case develops. This is
  why it is important you hire an experienced
  Hawaii medical malpractice attorney to walk you
  through these difficult requirements and ensure
  the successful outcome of your malpractice case
  in Hawaii.

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Healthcare providers duty of care

• Medical providers are responsible to keep their
  patients safe. The duty of care refers to the
  duty healthcare professionals own to injured
  patients. If you believe a health care provider
  owns you a duty of care, you must first prove
  there was a relationship at the time the
  malpractice occurred.

Breach of standard of care
The expert must be competent enough to provide
with an honest evaluation, even when the care
doesnt seem to fall below the requirements. This
is an essential step otherwise there is not a way
to prove the malpractice occurred and the case
will be dismissed.
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Causation

• If there was a breach of the standard of care,
  then the medical error must have caused the
  injuries. Sometimes there is medical negligence
  that takes place yet there is no harm as a
  result. Also, some harm may not be linked to the
  malpractice. Most times, several factors or
  parties have contributed to the malpractice. This
  is why it is important you hire an experienced
  personal injury attorney who specializes in this
  specific area of law.

Statute of limitations
The statute of limitations in Hawaii is 2 years
from the time the negligence occurred. In cases
where the patient learns about the negligence,
later on, there is an additional year to file
your claim. However, claims cant be filed longer
than 6 years after the incident.
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Hawaii Medical Malpractice Attorney

• If you have suffered injuries as a result of a
  medical providers negligence, your attorney can
  help you claim damages as long as there is
  sufficient evidence of the negligence. To find
  out whether you have a case, contact attorney Jed
  Kurzban today and schedule your initial case
  assessment.

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