Medical Negligence Claims
Specialised Medical Negligence Attorneys
Medical negligence is the failure of a medical professional to meet the standard of good medical malpractice in the field in which the medical professional practices. Medical negligence law is complex and therefore it is important to engage experienced medical negligence attorneys who understand the complex issues that apply.
You have to make sure that you are in possession of all your records and papers connected to the case, like receipts, medical records, treatments and test results. Your medical negligence attorneys will require them as part of your case and will also ask you to sign a release form allowing them to gain access to your medical records.
Due to the vast amount of research a medical negligence case requires, you will have to be patient and rely on your medical negligence attorneys to keep you posted on hearings or other important dates. Be sure to attend every single meeting or hearing where you are required to do so as this will help your case.
During the time between filing the case and the actual trial, it’s not unusual for your attorneys and the opposition’s attorneys to talk about settling the case. Your medical negligence attorneys have to get your permission before taking or turning down any settlement offer – it’s your decision. Keep in mind though that your lawyers have experience with medical negligence cases and their advice is vital.
For expert advice and valuable information from experienced medical negligence attorneys, feel free to contact Adele van der Walt Incorporated.
For more information on this subject, please give us a call at 012 460 3668 (SA) or e-mail us at clare@avdw.co.za
