Charleston Medical Malpractice Lawyers

You, among many others, may have a medical malpractice lawsuit if your hospital, doctor, nurse or other health care provider makes a mistake while providing treatment. The truth is that there’s a lot more to a medical malpractice case than a patient getting hurt.

A medical malpractice lawyer must prove that not only a doctor or health care professional made a mistake, but also that the result of the mistake was harmful to your health. Proving these two things can lead to a long and complicated trial. When choosing a medical malpractice lawyer, it is necessary to take into consideration the continuing medical bills needed after a doctor’s mistake.

The majority of medical malpractice lawyers have access to expert witnesses and resources to investigate and gather evidence.  It may take months or even years before a case is settled. When deciding whether to file suit, there are statutes of limitations set out for how long you have to file a lawsuit against someone else, including for a malpractice claim. The time period varies from state-to-state and is dependent on the date of the malpractice or your injury, or sometimes when you discover them. Medical malpractice lawyers spend substantial funds to pursue these lawsuits, as the injured party never pays the attorneys unless they win. These cases aren’t cheap. Experts cost a lot of money, sometimes over $1,000 per hour, especially if you need them to take off work, reschedule patients, pay their office staff while absent, and come to court to testify. Plus, there are all kinds of additional costs, including for filing suit, court fees, as well as funding the discovery process. Clore Law Group, LLC is very familiar with this process and what it takes to win legitimate medical malpractice cases.