Denver Medical Malpractice Lawyer

When a doctor fails to act professionally, or a hospital allows staff members to disregard medical policy, patients and their families suffer the consequences. The legal term for this conduct is medical malpractice.

At The Wilhite Law Firm, our dedicated personal injury attorneys represent victims of serious injuries, illnesses, and wrongful death. If you learn your doctor acted negligently or unprofessionally, a Denver medical malpractice lawyer can help you pursue compensation.

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What Is Medical Malpractice?

All medical professionals must adhere to professional and legal standards. Colorado law sets the standards for how doctors and other medical staff must act towards their patients and one another. Of course, not every patient can be saved, and not all treatments are successful. However, if a healthcare provider fails to follow approved medical procedures or act as a reasonable medical professional would under similar circumstances, they may be liable for medical malpractice.

A Denver attorney from our team can help you hold medical professionals liable under malpractice laws. Nurses, anesthesiologists, pharmacists, and other medical staff must follow established professional rules and responsibilities. Doctors and administrators can be held liable for the actions of staff members in hospitals and medical facilities, since they oversee their employees and are responsible for their actions.

How To File a Medical Malpractice Claim

It is advisable to consult a medical malpractice attorney before filing a claim in Denver. Under the state’s statute of limitations outlined in Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-102(1), you have just two years to bring a legal action. You should collect all your medical records and witness contact information before you arrive at your attorney’s office.

To begin your claim, you must first file a complaint, and your attorney can help you with this step. This involves filing a formal complaint with the appropriate court for your case. Next, you must file a Certificate of Review within 60 days of filing the complaint. This document requires a qualified medical expert to review your case and certify that, in their opinion, your injuries or illness are likely the result of medical malpractice.

Once these documents are filed, they are served on the doctor or medical facility, and they have 21 days to respond. Afterward, the discovery process and negotiations begin. Discovery, the longest phase, involves exchanging information between you and the doctor. If the discovery process breaks down, the case may go to trial.

Contact a Denver Medical Malpractice Attorney To Discuss Your Legal Rights

Medical malpractice claims are costly and can take months or years to reach trial. Some elements of your claim may require expert witness testimony to show that your injuries resulted from a doctor’s negligence or other misconduct. Gathering the evidence through discovery may require court orders and subpoenas.

A Denver medical malpractice lawyer from our team can help you navigate the legal process. We work with trusted medical experts and can contact them as soon as your case requires it. We also ensure that your case is fully prepared when it is time to negotiate a settlement—because at The Wilhite Law Firm, Wilhite Wins.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a medical malpractice injury, do not wait. Contact our office now for a free consultation.

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