How to Find a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Did you or your loved one suffer injuries at the hands of a medical provider? A Halifax medical malpractice lawyer can help you demand justice and accountability through a medical malpractice claim. From assessing your injuries to reviewing the appropriateness of the care you received to evaluating the actions of all potentially liable parties, we want to do everything it takes to build the strongest case possible. 

Retaining a highly skilled and experienced medical malpractice lawyer is crucial to the outcome of your case. If you hire a lawyer from Wagners Law Firm, you will have the legal advocate you need so you can focus on your recovery. 

Understanding Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is professional negligence by a medical provider. If a healthcare provider failed to meet the appropriate standard of care in the course of your treatment and you suffered injuries as a result, you may have been the victim of medical malpractice.

Here are some common types of healthcare negligence that give rise to medical malpractice claims: 

• Misdiagnosis –Misdiagnosis means the failure to diagnose or the inaccurate diagnosis of a medical condition. This type of medical malpractice occurs when the provider improperly interprets a patient’s symptoms. It can cause the true ailment to go untreated and lead to avoidable side effects due to unnecessary treatment. 
• Failure to treat – Another type of medical malpractice often related to a provider’s initial misdiagnosis is the failure to treat the condition from which a patient is suffering. Failure to treat could stem from a doctor not ordering the correct tests or dismissing a patient’s concerns. 
• Surgical errors – Errors during a surgical procedure can have disastrous outcomes. For example, the surgeon may operate on the wrong leg or leave sponges in the patient’s abdomen during surgery. These serious mistakes can necessitate significant follow-up treatment and even have lifelong effects.

Medical malpractice can have severe, even fatal, consequences for the patient. If you or a loved one has suffered from improper medical treatment, a lawyer can help you seek justice and demand fair compensation for what you've experienced. 

Criteria for Choosing a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice is a complex and specific area of personal injury law. When so much is at stake, you need to trust that your lawyer has the experience to thoroughly investigate what happened, the knowledge of malpractice law to craft a thoroughly supported claim, and the skill to recover the full amount you’re entitled to for what you’ve suffered.

When choosing a medical malpractice lawyer, look for one who has a history of winning these complicated cases. Although past success does not guarantee future results, a track record of success speaks volumes. Review testimonials and reviews to find out what past clients thought of their experience. Were they satisfied with the lawyer's work throughout the case?

Another thing to prioritize is prompt communication. Will the lawyer keep you updated on your case? Will they do so with the empathy you deserve in the aftermath of a preventable injury or negative health outcome? Your lawyer may be working on your case for some time, so it’s important to feel comfortable with the work they’re doing for you and their efforts to keep you informed of their progress. 

How to File a Medical Malpractice Claim

The first step to pursuing a medical malpractice claim is to consult a lawyer with experience in this specific field of personal injury law. Once you have decided to retain a lawyer from Wagners, you can trust us to: 

• Gather evidence – Your lawyer will obtain your medical records and secure the expert testimony to determine where the care you received deviated from the appropriate medical standard. 
• File your claim – Next, your lawyer will file your claim and provide notice within the required time frame. 
• Negotiate with involved parties – At this point, the healthcare professional’s malpractice insurer will launch its own investigation, and the doctor-funded Canadian Medical Protective Association may get involved. The insurance company's lawyer and your lawyer will conduct the necessary written discovery and take depositions. The insurance company will evaluate its policyholder's liability and calculate what it thinks fair compensation entails. Your lawyer will then negotiate with the insurance company for the most substantial settlement figure possible. 
• Prepare for trial – If the insurance company will not make you a fair offer, your lawyer will prepare to pursue your maximum compensation at trial. 

Legal Rights and Patient Safety

At Wagners Law Firm, our goal is to secure patient safety and legal rights Halifax. We want to help you understand your rights as a patient, including the right to be informed, make your own medical decisions, and receive the care you need. 

If a medical provider acts negligently and jeopardizes your health and safety, you may have a valid claim for medical malpractice. Your lawyer will evaluate your case and determine whether the provider’s actions or inaction rose to the level of malpractice. They will advise whether you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses, which may include money for: 

• Rehabilitation and therapy costs 
• Lost wages/income
• Pain and suffering 
• Mental distress 

Why Choose Wagner's Law Firm for Your Medical Malpractice Case

When you work with Wagners Law Firm, you can be confident you have retained a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer to handle your medical malpractice claim. We have extensive experience assisting clients in Halifax, so we know how to evaluate cases and develop a strong claim to pursue your best outcome. Our clients know they can expect a personalized, compassionate approach, and we want to help you in the same way. We are committed to working hard for our clients so they can move forward with their lives. That’s why we won’t charge you a fee unless we win your case.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Wagners Law Firm provides comprehensive services to our medical malpractice clients. This involves: 

• Evaluation – We’ll start with a free evaluation of your case, during which we will advise you on your options and give you a frank assessment of the strength of your claim.
• Investigation  – Your Wagners lawyer will thoroughly investigate how your injuries occurred or how your condition worsened as the result of the improper care you received. We will analyze your medical records and consult with experts as necessary. 
• Representation – If the insurance companies refuse to offer you the settlement you deserve or the Canadian Medical Protective Association digs in its heels, we will not hesitate to pursue compensation in court. 

Contact Wagners Law Firm Today 

If you've been the victim of negligent medical care, you deserve compensation for what you've suffered. However, deserving compensation and actually getting it are different matters entirely. Without the help of an experienced, committed medical malpractice lawyer in Halifax, you might struggle to recover the full amount you're entitled to by law. Trust Wagners Law Firm to aggressively pursue your case and do everything we can to demand justice on your behalf. Contact our office today to speak to a lawyer in a free consultation concerning medical negligence claims Nova Scotia.