If you were harmed or injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, remember these steps:
- Take several pictures of the current state of the injury, if possible;
- Recall the event of the harm in a linear timeline by writing it down or retelling it to another trustworthy individual, such as a family member;
- Gather all medical records that were initially provided to you by the healthcare provider or medical office;
- Contact an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases; and
- Seek another medical provider who could assist with your immediate or corrective healing.
- Note that the time limit to bring a claim under medical malpractice is shorter than a typical personal injury claim.
Authored by Scott D. McDonald, Esq.
Scott McDonald is a California native who graduated from Pepperdine Law School in 2008. He has been aggressively litigating cases in Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Law for nearly a decade. Mr. McDonald prides himself in being anything but a “typical” attorney. His unique and very personal approach to practicing law has helped numerous clients obtain their goals and get the legal relief they need.
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