An unexpected medical outcome does not, by itself, establish negligence. A medical malpractice claim generally requires careful analysis of the applicable standard of care, what the healthcare provider did or failed to do, and whether that conduct caused a compensable injury.
Valiant Law assists patients and families in assessing potential claims involving physicians, nurses, hospitals and other regulated healthcare providers. These matters are evidence-intensive and often require independent expert opinions.
Not necessarily. The key questions include whether the care fell below the legally required standard and whether that failure caused the injury.
Medical experts commonly assist in assessing the standard of care, causation, prognosis and future needs.
The review may include clinical notes, hospital charts, diagnostic imaging, test results, consent documentation and records from subsequent treatment providers.
