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A healthcare lawyer works to get you the compensation you deserve and can put together a solid lawsuit on behalf of those harmed or injured through no fault of their own. A healthcare lawyer deals with wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice, all of which can result in serious health effects and can have a life-changing effect on the injured party. Below you can find definitions of the types of cases dealt with by a healthcare lawyer.

Wrongful death

A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought by the surviving immediate family of someone that has suffered death through recklessness, negligence or inappropriate behavior of another individual or company. If the deceased would have been able to take legal action had he or she survived, then a wrongful death lawsuit can be considered. This type of legal action can be brought by the children, spouse or parents of the deceased. Examples of wrongful death include death through taking a prescription drug due to its side effects, or death by exposure to a chemical such as benzene or a material such as asbestos due to negligence by an employer or manufacturer.

It is important to contact a healthcare lawyer as soon as possible following the death of a loved one. This is to ensure that you can get accurate witness statements where applicable, while the event is still fresh in peoples’ minds. However, it is also to ensure that you adhere to the statutes of limitation, which can restrict the time in which you must file your claim. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims can differ from one state to another.

Product liability

This is where you may have sustained an injury or harm through the result of using a product. Whether it is a defective electrical item or a prescription drug, a lawyer may be able to file a product liability claim for you. The claims may be lodged against any or all of the following: manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, or sellers, and this will depend on the circumstances surrounding your case.

Again, it is important to contact a healthcare lawyer as soon as possible following the effects of a defective or dangerous product. This is because statues of limitation may apply depending upon the state that you are filing a claim in. If you are the relative of someone that has died through the use of a defective product or drug, you would have to look into filing a wrongful death claim.

Medical Malpractice

This refers to any medical treatment – or lack of treatment that was required – that causes harm or injury to an individual. This could result in both minor and major injuries to the affected patient. Some of the areas of medical malpractice dealt with by healthcare lawyers include:

• Misdiagnosis
• Improper treatment
• Failure to treat a patient
• Failure to follow-up on treatment where necessary
• Error in prescribing
• Delaying treatment

Healthcare lawyers are able to deal with all of these aspects of harm or injury – or death – to an individual. Many law firms offer a free initial consultation to patients, so if you are unsure whether you have grounds to file for compensation it is advisable to seek assistance and make an appointment to determine whether you have a viable case. An experienced healthcare lawyer can offer advice on your best legal option depending on your circumstances, and will also be able to offer advice on the potential success of your case.

As well as offering advice on the viability and potential success of your healthcare case, an experienced healthcare lawyer may be able to draw on past cases to give you an idea of how much you might be able to get in compensation. The settlement a healthcare lawyer tries to get for you would be to cover pain, suffering, grief, medical expenses and loss of earnings.

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