If you have become seriously ill, or you’ve been seriously injured, it’s highly likely that you’ll need to put your trust in a doctor and emergency room personnel. There are times though that people unknowingly place their trust in the wrong hands, and mistakes are made that exacerbate the illness or injury. Mistakes might even lead to a patient’s death. That’s why it’s important for medical malpractice victims to know that they have the right to seek compensation for their injuries and damages. A Chattanooga medical malpractice attorney from The Davis Firm, LLC, Nooga Law can answer your questions about medical malpractice law in Tennessee and advise you on all of your legal options.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpracticee occurs when a health care professional deviates from the appropriate standard of care and causes injury to or the death of a patient. Here are some basic examples of medical malpractice:
- Failure to diagnose a condition or a late diagnosis of it.
- Performing surgery on the wrong person.
- Performing surgery on the right person, but wrong body part.
- Childbirth injuries that cause brain damage.
- Prescribing the wrong medication or the correct medication in the wrong dosage.
The Statute of Limitations
A statute of limitations operates as a deadline for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. In Tennessee, you only have one year to file your lawsuit. There are very few exceptions to this statute.
If you believe that you are a victim of medical malpractice, consult with the Chattanooga medical malpractice attorney at our offices right away. Time might be of the essence.
