After being injured by medical negligence, you need to take legal action to find accountability and recover the compensation necessary to offset your losses. But the medical malpractice legal process can be long and confusing. Making the matter even more bothersome is the fact there are several mistakes that you can make along the way, any one of which could jeopardize your claim. Let’s look at some of those errors so that you know what you need to avoid as you contemplate taking legal action in your situation.
Commonly made mistakes when pursuing a medical malpractice claim
There are a lot of mistakes that can be made when you’re pursing a medical malpractice case. This includes the following:
- Chalking your symptoms up to something other than medical malpractice and thereby missing opportunities to document them and include them in a legal claim.
- Similarly, waiting too long to file your claim, which could result in being denied the ability to advocate for the compensation you need.
- Sharing too much information about your case on social media, with friends and family, or with insurance companies, since this information could end up being used against you in your case.
- Neglecting to follow treatment recommendations from your doctor.
- Failing to document the nature and extent of your injuries, as well as economic and noneconomic harm that those injuries cause.
- Being unaware of your case’s strengths and weaknesses so that you’re well prepared for settlement negotiations and litigation.
Don’t be your own worst enemy in your medical malpractice case
Medical malpractice claims are notoriously complicated. You want to focus your efforts on addressing those challenges, not overcoming any mistakes that you’ve made along the way. So, as you prepare to enter the legal arena to fight for a fair and favorable outcome, be cognizant of your actions and what you can and should do to preserve your claim.