Bridgeport Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice is a grave issue that can profoundly influence your life. When you seek health care, you expect qualified medical professionals to provide the high-quality care you expect.

This is not always the case in Bridgeport. Doctors, nurses, and medical institutions sometimes fail to meet these expectations, resulting in adverse health outcomes for patients.

If you or a loved one are the victim of medical malpractice in Bridgeport, you might be eligible for compensation. The Flood Law Firm, a highly competent team of Bridgeport medical malpractice lawyers, commits to helping you fight for your rights.

With a wealth of experience, we understand the intricacies of medical malpractice laws and dedicate ourselves to holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence. Contact us today for a free consultation and case evaluation. Lean on us as we guide you through this challenging period in your life.

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Why Choose The Flood Law Firm?

Our firm has a proven track record of handling medical malpractice cases and a high success rate in Bridgeport and beyond. Our professional dedication and experience have earned us numerous accolades and the trust and respect of our clients.

Our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys in Bridgeport can investigate your case in detail, understanding the complexities behind it to create a strategy for the best possible outcome. Our location in the heart of Bridgeport at 1087 Broad Street, just a stone's throw from the illustrious Bridgeport City Hall, makes us easily accessible to anyone seeking our help.

Understanding Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical malpractice victims can expect to receive compensation for the financial and psychological consequences of the injuries they received due to a healthcare provider's negligence. This can include costs relating to medical care, pain and suffering, lost earnings, and subsequent treatments. The monetary value of a medical malpractice lawsuit varies on a case-to-case basis.

Factors influencing the value of your case include the degree of injury you sustained, the level of negligence, and your financial losses. Our attorneys at The Flood Law Firm have extensive experience in these estimations and work tirelessly to recover what you deserve.

Medical Malpractice in Bridgeport: Where Do Accidents Occur?

Bridgeport has numerous medical facilities where local residents and visitors go for care, including Bridgeport Hospital, which has garnered a top ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Medical malpractice in Bridgeport, however, is more common than we would like and can occur in any medical facility, including highly ranked ones.

These adverse incidents occur not only in hospital settings but also in various healthcare facilities, such as clinics, pharmacies, nursing homes, or even ambulatory care settings. The Flood Law Firm provides assistance irrespective of where the medical negligence occurred, offering legal prowess for your situation.

Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases can encompass a wide range of situations. These could include:

• Surgical errors: A National Library of Medicine study explains surgical errors can involve leaving a foreign object, such as a tool or towel, in a patient's body, mislabeling surgical specimens, or performing surgery on the wrong patient or body part.
• Misdiagnosis: The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine notes diagnostic errors are among the most common types of medical error, with up to 20 percent of all autopsies revealing major diagnostic errors. Other common diagnostic errors include delayed diagnosis or no diagnosis at all, despite the availability of information that would provide a doctor with a firm basis for one.
• Medication errors: The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy reports at least 1.5 million people suffer harm each year due to medication errors. Common errors include prescription of the wrong medication or dose and improper administration of anesthesia or other medications.
• Birth injuries: Birth is a time of joy for many but also carries risks. While the complex birthing process can cause injury to an infant, so can medical errors, such as failing to diagnose a condition the mother and child are suffering, provide a cesarean section when medically advisable, or monitor an infant's vitals during and following delivery.
• Lack of follow-up care: The standard of care for nearly all types of medical treatments involves continuous monitoring of a patient's condition during and after treatment, giving a patient thorough instructions for caring for their injury at home, and avoiding discharging them prematurely from hospital.
• Failure to obtain informed consent: Healthcare providers have a duty to tell patients about the known risks of medical procedures and have them sign documentation stating they understand these risks. If healthcare providers fail to take this step and a patient incurs harm when they could have sought other treatment options, this is an example of malpractice.
• Neglect in senior care facilities: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General reports around 1.2 million people reside in long-term skilled nursing facilities. While these facilities aim to provide round-the-clock nursing care for older residents and those with disabilities, understaffing is a common issue, leading to neglect of residents' health and emotional needs.

The implications of medical malpractice are vast, with potential injuries including severe physical harm, long-term disabilities, and psychological trauma. Those who suffer injuries resulting from medical errors often incur medical expenses and other financial losses.

According to the Betsy Lehman Center, which conducted a study of medical errors in Massachusetts, 33 percent of people who suffer injuries due to medical errors experience a loss of income and increased household expenses, such as childcare and transportation costs, while they obtain treatment.

Nearly 20 percent suffer long-term health consequences, and two-thirds say they experience a loss of trust in the healthcare system. The Flood Law Firm is ready to handle the gravity of such diverse cases and commits to delivering justice.

Battling Insurance Companies in Medical Malpractice Cases

Dealing with insurance companies can be daunting, especially in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Insurance companies employ tactics to deny or minimize payouts to victims.

Those tactics commonly include:

• Imposing arbitrary deadlines for accepting settlement offers that provide an injured party with insufficient time to seek legal counsel before making their decision.
• Attempting to shift the blame from the healthcare provider to the claimant.
• Asking the claimant to release their full medical history to evaluate the claim. Insurers only need a small amount of information to evaluate a claim. This tactic gives them access to all medical records to look for pre-existing conditions to blame your injury on.
• Deliberately delaying evaluation of a claim or correspondence with the claimant.

The attorneys at The Flood Law Firm are adept at countering these strategies. We'll manage communication about your case with the claims adjuster and negotiate doggedly to ensure you receive fair compensation that reflects the adversity you experienced.

Steps to Take After Experiencing Medical Malpractice

After medical malpractice harms you, speak with our experienced Bridgeport medical malpractice lawyers about your claim.

Because not all medical errors result in injuries and not all bad outcomes of medical treatment are the result of errors, an attorney can determine if you can file a claim. If you allow the lawyer to handle your case, they will obtain the maximum compensation for your case.

If you're a victim of medical malpractice, follow a post-incident treatment plan to give yourself the best chance to recover and protect the value of your claim. Your medical treatment creates documentation that your attorney can use to prove your injury's severity and justify your claim's value.

While completing your treatment, your attorney will gather information about your provider's medical malpractice insurance. Once your medical condition stabilizes and you achieve maximum recovery, your attorney will establish a value for your claim.

They will submit a demand for full payment to the insurance provider, who will assign the claim to a claims adjuster. The claims adjuster is an insurance company employee who will determine if the company is under a legal obligation to compensate you, and, if so, by how much. Your attorney can also negotiate a settlement with the claims adjuster or file the claim as a medical malpractice lawsuit if the adjuster fails to make a fair settlement offer.

Other things you can do to protect the value of your claim while your case is active include journaling the day-to-day difficulties you face due to your injury and avoiding posting information about your case on social media, as the insurance company can access this information and use it against you during litigation.

Exercise patience, as the medical malpractice claims process can take time. Common delays include the need for treatment to stabilize your condition, settlement negotiations when the claims adjuster has disputed liability or the claim's value, and court scheduling.

How To Afford an Experienced Bridgeport Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Most personal injury lawyers, including those who handle medical malpractice claims, use a contingent fee billing method. This means you can afford an attorney to handle your claim, as you only pay for their services if you receive compensation. You will not have to pay anything upfront, nor will you receive bills from the law firm while your case is active.

You have to sign a contingent fee agreement when you choose your attorney. This legally obligates the attorney to provide services to garner a compensatory award from a negotiated settlement or court verdict. It also designates a percentage of your compensation as payment to your legal team for its services.

At the conclusion of your claim, your attorney will receive the compensation from your settlement or award. They will place the award in a trust account to keep it separate from the firm's funds. They will then withdraw the agreed-upon percentage for their contingent fee from that account and settle any medical liens your healthcare providers or insurers placed on the award.

Those who suffer injury due to negligence and seek compensation through a personal injury claim will often only receive the necessary medical treatment from healthcare providers on the agreement that the provider will receive payment for their services once the claimant has received their award.

After your lawyer and treatment providers have received payment, your attorney will meet with you to sign documents that will finalize your case. They will give you an accounting of your total award minus legal and medical expenses and provide you with the remainder.

Contact The Flood Law Firm for Assistance With Your Medical Malpractice Case

If you or a loved one has suffered medical malpractice in Bridgeport, we urge you to contact our team of Bridgeport medical malpractice lawyers. The Flood Law Firm is ready to represent you and fight for justice. We offer free case evaluations where we can discuss your case, answer your questions, and explain the medical malpractice claims process.

You don't have to navigate this stressful time alone; we are here to support and guide you every step of the way. Contact us today by calling (475) 273-4100 or sending a message through our online contact form.

The Flood Law Firm - Bridgeport Office

1087 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
P: 475-273-4100