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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE I Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is medical malpractice?   Q. What is "informed consent?"
Q. If I think I have a medical malpractice claim, what should I do?   Q. If the results of surgery are unsatisfactory, may the patient have cause for a malpractice case?
Q. May medical malpractice damages be recovered if the signed consent forms are considered valid?   Q. How does a jury determine if a doctor's actions were negligent?
Q. What is a "Certificate of Merit?"   Q. What damages can be recovered in a malpractice case?
Q. If I was prescribed a drug from an experimental program, but the doctor did not tell me it was experimental, do I have a case against the doctor?   Q. What are the time limits for bringing medical malpractice lawsuits?
Remember that the laws in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota and surrounding areas are different.  You should consult with a auto / car / motor vehicle accident or injury lawyer who is familiar with the laws of the State in which you were injured and has experience taking on large insurance companies in the pursuit of compensation for victims of personal injury accidents.
QUESTION: If I think I have a medical malpractice claim, what should I do?
 

ANSWER: You should talk to an experienced attorney who specializes in medical malpractice as soon as possible. Keep notes on everything that happened, from the onset of the injury or illness. This includes every visit to every doctor or other health care provider seen for the treatment, medicines prescribed, procedures completed, and tests ordered. Try to obtain your medical records and bring them to your first meeting with the malpractice attorney. Waiting too long may release others from any liability due to time limitations in medical malpractice cases.

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