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Denver, CO 80112
Phone: 303.792.5595
Fax: 303.708.0527

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Fax: 307.527.7897

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Medical Malpractice Questions

in Denver and throughout Colorado and Wyoming

What constitutes medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is when a health professional is negligent by failing to maintain minimum standards of acceptable care. Not every case of a medical mistake or failed treatment constitutes malpractice. Mistakes can happen and treatments can fail in the course of responsible medical treatment. These problems only rise to the level of malpractice when the health care provider is negligent in his or her delivery of medical care.

Who can be sued for medical malpractice?

n addition to doctors, any health care worker, including nurses and other health professionals, can be sued for medical malpractice if they are negligent in performing their duties.

In many cases, organizations such as medical clinics and hospitals can also be sued for medical malpractice, when the policies and other acts of that organization (through its agents) are found to be negligent.

How long do I have to file a suit for medical malpractice?

Each State has different statutes of limitations that apply to different types of claims. These statutes of limitation limit the amount of time you have to file a suit in court.

In cases of medical malpractice, the time is generally measured from the time that you knew or should have known of the injury. Cases involving minors often have a longer statute of limitation.

In every potential case of medical malpractice, however, it is important that you seek competent legal representation as soon as you become aware of a problem. It can take a considerable amount of time to sufficiently research and prepare a medical malpractice lawsuit, so the sooner you contact an attorney and discuss your case with him or her, the better your chances of recovering damages.

What are some of the most common types of medical malpractice suit?

We try all types of medical malpractice suits, but some of the most common types include:

• Cerebral palsy
• Failure to diagnose cancer
• Failure to diagnose heart attack
• Surgical Mistakes
• Birth trauma
• Misdiagnosis

Can Psychiatrists and Psychologists be sued for malpractice?

Yes. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can be sued for medical malpractice, and Psychologists, while not medical doctors, are also held to high standards for professional behavior, and can be sued when they fail to provide minimum standards of care.

Both Psychiatrists and Psychologists are required to meet the minimum standard of care in their chosen field. If their practice falls below those minimum standards and you are injured, you may have a legal case. Out experienced team of lawyers will be happy to speak with you if you suspect that you or someone you love has been injured by the malpractice of a Psychiatrist or Psychologist.

We discuss these and other mental health malpractice issues in our Counselor Therapist Liability page.

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If you or someone you love has been harmed by a medical professional's negligence, please call or email us today to schedule your free initial consultation. We'll review your medical malpractice claim with you and help you determine how to best proceed. We represent medical malpractice victims in Colorado, Wyoming and throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.