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Medical malpractice cases are notoriously difficult to prove, requiring expert testimony and careful review of detailed medical evidence. Because of these challenges, most are dismissed, and those that do go to trial often fail. If you’ve been injured by a careless medical professional, it pays to get a good malpractice lawyer who understands how to approach these obstacles.

3 Important Aspects of Medical Malpractice Cases

1. Proving Negligence

medical malpracticeHealth care staff are required to provide the same standard of service as any other reasonable medical professional. However, not every negative outcome or mistake is categorized as negligent. To prove that the doctor or hospital staff is responsible for your injuries, your lawyer will have to demonstrate that they missed symptoms other practitioners would have noticed, ignored vital instructions, or otherwise failed to provide adequate care.

2. Convincing a Jury

Even if your attorney has expert witnesses who will testify on your behalf, convincing a jury isn’t easy. They tend to give doctors and health care workers the benefit of the doubt in malpractice cases. Often, this is due to the technical difficulty involved in even routine medical procedures, which many jury members may not fully understand.

3. Insurance Company Tactics

A medical malpractice insurer will only negotiate if they believe you have a shot at winning in court. This is another reason it’s important to choose your lawyer carefully, since insurers may not even negotiate with attorneys who don’t have an established track record of success.

 

If you’ve been the victim of medical negligence anywhere in southeast Tennessee and the Atlanta, GA, metro area, the legal team at Goddard & Hammontree LLC have the expertise to help achieve the best possible outcome. With nearly 60 years of combined legal experience, they understand the challenges involved in these difficult cases and have the skill to meet them. To learn more about their medical malpractice services and to schedule a consultation, call their offices at (706) 278-0464 or visit their website today.

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