Arizona Medical Malpractice Laws

2008-09-01 14:07:24

( Legal )



What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical professionals are but human, and may make mistakes regarding the diagnosis or treatment procedure, to the detriment of the patients who had trusted them. And while most mistakes may be unintentional, quite a few cases are intended to deceive or even harm the patient.

Medical malpractice pertains to lawsuits that patients file against medical practitioners who have caused them undue side effects, further complications or wrongful death. Acts of negligence in giving medical attention where it is urgently needed, or analyzing a medical problem thoroughly before diagnosing or treating it are also considered medical malpractice and therefore prosecutable in court.

Arizona's Take on Medical Malpractice

Like most other states, Arizona protects its residents from the dangerous effects of medical malpractice. There is no ceiling to the extent of claims filed by each patient for medical malpractice, as long as the claim has adequate evidence of the nature of the malpractice. Furthermore, Arizona medical malpractice attorneys can claim as much fees depending on the severity of the case.

Arizona medical malpractice laws covers all types of health care providers such as doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, medical assistants and other medical professionals. All medical hospitals and clinics are not immune to the malpractice law, whether they are private or public, profit or non-profit. The laws also cover all branches and specializations of medicine and dentistry.

Under Arizona medical malpractice laws, you must file your claim within two years after the occurrence or manifestation of the medical complication. The charges or claims are higher if minor children, mentally incompetent people and prisoners are the victims.

Advice for the Patient

Arizona medical malpractice laws can only protect you if you received the treatment from a medical practitioner located within the state.

If you believe that you have been suffering from complications or wrongful death of a loved one, you should not hesitate to seek legal advice and action from a competent Arizona lawyer who specializes in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Most Arizona lawyers don't charge for a first consultation, where they interview the victim or his family and determine if a lawsuit can indeed be filed.

The Arizona lawyer will most probably advise you to gather all your receipts and records of your visits and treatments. You will be referred to a third-party medical professional who will examine you to determine if there is any direct relationship between your condition and the previous consultations and treatments you had received.


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