Medical malpractice is one of the most misunderstood areas of personal injury law. In a recent video, attorney John A. DeGasperis sat down to answer some of the questions he hears most often about medical malpractice cases.
Why are medical malpractice cases different from other personal injury cases?
Medical malpractice cases are typically more complicated, more expensive, and more time-consuming than the average personal injury claim. They often require extensive medical record review, expert testimony, and proof that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care, which means another qualified provider would have acted differently under the same circumstances. These are highly technical cases that require careful investigation from the beginning.
Are you selective about the medical malpractice cases you accept?
Absolutely. These cases involve not only significant time and resources but also a healthcare provider’s professional reputation. We carefully evaluate every claim to determine whether the evidence supports negligence and whether pursuing the case can help our client while also promoting accountability and safer patient care.
Does every bad experience with a healthcare provider mean you have a malpractice case?
No. Medicine is a complex field, and even when doctors and healthcare providers do everything appropriately, treatments don’t always produce the desired outcome. A poor result alone doesn’t establish malpractice. The key question is whether the provider departed from accepted medical standards, causing harm that could have been prevented.
Watch the video to hear John’s full answers to these and other questions:
