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Milwaukee Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical malpractice is brought against a health care professional when something they do or fail to do results in harm to the patient under their care. Negligence by a medical professional can include a misdiagnosis, an error in treatment or an error in illness management. These errors can cause life-threatening and permanent injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the Wisconsin medical malpractice lawyers at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. for help building a legal case. Our skilled Milwaukee personal injury attorneys will help you fight for justice and maximum compensation.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice cases can be brought against a doctor, nurse, aide, hospital or local, state or federal agencies operating the hospital facilities. When a mistake by a health care provider causes an injury or death to a patient, the patient or their family may be able to seek damages.

In Wisconsin, special laws apply only to medical malpractice claims. They include special filings and filing deadlines as well as limits on legal fees and the rights of patients to recover damages.

Medical malpractice lawsuits were designed so patients had a way to gain compensation when injured as a result of negligence or a wrongful action by a medical professional. They are costly to pursue though, and can change frequently. Expert opinions are required in order for the injured person to proceed forward with a medical malpractice claim.

Do I Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed as a result of possible medical malpractice, contact the experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. today. We hold most of the records in Wisconsin for paid medical malpractice verdicts and recoveries, including the largest medical malpractice verdict obtained ($35.3 million in Elkhorn, WI), the second-largest paid medical malpractice judgment ($25.24 million in Milwaukee, WI). We work on a contingency fee basis, so we don’t get paid unless you win your case. Our Wisconsin medical malpractice attorneys have the trial experience to ensure the best possible result. It won’t cost you any more to hire great lawyers.

Wisconsin Medical Malpractice Laws

Medical malpractice claims should only be entrusted to an experienced medical negligence attorney. These cases are different than other types of personal injury cases, and they are governed by laws that apply specifically to medical negligence claims. Applicable laws require special filings and filing deadlines as well as limits on legal fees and patients’ rights to recover damages.

Statute of Limitations

The claim filing deadline is called the statute of limitations. If your claim is not filed before the statute of limitations has run, you may lose the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and damages. The statute of limitations for Wisconsin medical malpractice claims is generally three years from the date of the injury.

There are some exceptions to the three-year deadline, however. For example, the statute of limitations may be longer if the injuries were not immediately discoverable. You should consult with a medical malpractice attorney to ensure that you do not miss any deadlines or filing requirements.

Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Claim

When medical malpractice causes fatal injuries, surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim for their losses. Wrongful death claims due to medical malpractice are not treated the same as other types of personal injury wrongful death claims. In Wisconsin, if the deceased is an adult, only minor children and spouses may file a wrongful death claim based on medical negligence, and there are limits on the amount of recoverable compensation.

Compensation for Medical Negligence

Compensation for injuries caused by medical negligence may include the following:

With an exception for the sexual exploitation of a patient, punitive damages are not recoverable in Wisconsin medical malpractice cases.

Medical Malpractice Complexities

Medical malpractice lawsuits provide injured patients and their families with an opportunity to pursue compensation for losses caused by medical negligence or other medical misconduct. These cases can be costly to pursue because medical expert opinions and testimony are required to succeed in a medical malpractice claim.

Additionally, the medical subject matter is typically more complex than other types of personal injury cases. It is important to have an attorney and medical experts that can explain complicated medical issues in a way that non-medical professional jurors can understand.

Hire Cannon & Dunphy S.C. Today

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured from medical malpractice, contact the experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. today. Our Wisconsin medical malpractice attorneys have the experience to ensure the best possible results for you, and the desire to help.

 


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