Presenting Evidence in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

When a patient sustains a serious injury because of a medical professional’s mistakes, they may be eligible to file for compensation. This compensation can help an injured patient recover expenses created because of medical treatment and time lost at work. However, when filing a claim for compensation, a claimant should provide as much evidence to back up their suit as possible. This evidence can drastically strengthen a claimant’s chances of receiving compensation.

According to a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine in 2006, there is a direct relationship between the quality and quantity of evidence in a malpractice case and the likelihood of receiving financial compensation in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Although this seems obvious enough, it underscores the importance of proper preparation and presentation of evidence if a person is fighting for compensation.

The study cited an 84 percent chance of receiving compensation from a malpractice claim if a person had particularly strong evidence. This evidence was clearly presented and obviously linked a doctor’s actions to a patient’s injuries. In less certain, but still fairly positive, instances of evidence of negligence, a 72 percent chance of receiving compensation was present.

When evidence was lacking, the chance of compensation suffered. In cases when the evidence was weak, only 32 percent of claims received compensation. When little to no evidence was available for a case, only 19 percent of people received compensation for their injuries.

To learn more about how we may be able to help you prepare for your medical malpractice claim, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.