Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

What is Required to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Learn the legal elements you'll need to establish, and the documents you'll need to file with the court.

The Affidavit of Merit in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

If you’re filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may need to file this key document alongside the initial complaint.

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits and the Statute of Limitations

Pay close attention to the statutory time limit for getting your medical malpractice lawsuit filed in court.

Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice Years After Treatment?

Medical malpractice lawsuits, like all civil cases, can only be brought within a certain period of time.

What Is the "Medical Standard of Care" in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Medical negligence is always measured by the medical standard of care that applied in the specific treatment setting in which the patient was harmed.

Medical Malpractice: Using Expert Witnesses

Expert witness testimony is essential to most medical malpractice cases. It pays to learn ahead of time why expert testimony is crucial in medical malpractice cases, what that testimony consists of, who may serve as an expert, and when an expert might not be necessary.

Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice damages can include recovery for pain and suffering, medical bills, and reduced quality of life.

What is "Pain and "Suffering" in a Medical Malpractice Case?

How are "pain and suffering" damages defined, and how are they calculated?

Are Damages Limited or Capped in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Are damages limited or capped in medical malpractice cases?