As soon as you suspect your caregiver’s substandard quality of care has caused you harm, you should talk to a Dallas medical malpractice lawyer. As you discuss your case, the attorney will evaluate your claim and help you ensure your case ends in a favorable outcome. Your lawyer will handle most of the work, but they will need you to follow some basic yet crucial instructions.
Delaying Your Claim
You have up to two years to file your medical malpractice lawsuit. Since this usually comes after filing an insurance claim and attempting to obtain an out-of-court settlement, those two years can go quickly. For this reason, you should consult an attorney as soon after you discover the incidence of malpractice as possible.
Putting Off a Medical Evaluation
You will need a medical evaluation performed by a different caregiver to establish the harm that the malpractice caused. You’ll also have to begin treatment to address the harm as soon as possible. Delaying these steps can make it seem as though the harm caused by the malpractice was not serious. Alternatively, the amount you can claim in damages may be reduced since the delay might have caused the condition to worsen.
Sharing Your Story on Social Media
Your Dallas medical malpractice lawyer will advise you to stay away from your social media accounts until your claim is settled. That’s because any posts, photos, or comments you put online could be used to disqualify your claim. Even older online content could be taken out of context to disprove your claim.
Discuss your medical malpractice case with Van Wey, Metzler & Williams by scheduling a consultation through their website today.
