Medical Error or Neglect: What to Do

If you ever found yourself the victim of medical neglect or error, would you know what to do? Check out the following tips to protect yourself in the event of such a personal injury.

Record everything.
Take many pictures, write notes detailing your experience, and make copies of medical records to document accurate information. Include names and contact information of doctors, nurses, witnesses and anyone else who may have been involved or witnessed the events surrounding the error or neglect.

Your injury may make it impossible to obtain all of the information you need yourself. Enlist the assistance of an attorney, family member, or friend.

It’s also important to report to hospital or property management that an injury has occurred. An incident report should be promptly submitted to their insurance company within 24 hours.

Seek further medical attention.
If it seems that your current healthcare provider isn’t taking you seriously, get a second opinion. The new medical exam will further document your case, and obtaining adequate compensation will be easier with lots of supporting evidence.

Contact an attorney.
Be sure to contact an attorney immediately. You will need someone who knows the law to guide you through the process of obtaining proper documentation while adhering to deadlines.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical error or negligence, call Allen & Parker Attorneys today. We will work tirelessly to bring you back to your pre-injury self or, help you figure out the best way to compensate for your new condition.