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Going to the doctor is fairly routine for many of us. We visit the doctor once a year for an annual checkup. We go to the doctor when we are ill. Regardless of the reason for the appointment, no one expects to be a victim of negligence during a doctor visit. But medical negligence does happen. Understanding the criteria for what constitutes medical malpractice under the law is important — not every mistake or procedural error merits a medical malpractice lawsuit. Experienced Jersey City medical malpractice lawyers at Team Law are skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of medical negligence, and have been serving New Jersey families for more than 60 years.

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What Does “Medical Malpractice” Mean?

The term “medical malpractice” should not be used lightly. It refers to a form of serious negligence exhibited by a medical professional. So how do you know if your doctor’s error is considered medical malpractice?

After establishing that a doctor-patient relationship existed, the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys cites key elements that must be present to demonstrate a case of medical malpractice. Those elements are:

Standard care was not provided: patients have a right to a certain recognized level of standard care. When that standard has been violated, negligence may be established.
Injury sustained as a result of negligence: it must be demonstrated that negligence on the part of a medical professional caused the injury.
Significant damages were sustained as a result of the injury: patient must demonstrate that the injury sustained resulted in significant damage, such as considerable present and future medical bills, disability, unusual pain and suffering, or loss of income.

Determining whether your injuries meet the criteria for a medical malpractice lawsuit can be challenging. At Team Law, our Jersey City medical malpractice lawyers are skilled in evaluating personal injury cases that are due to medical negligence.

“I would absolutely recommend Roy Konray and his colleagues at Team Law. Roy took his time to get to know me and my medical malpractice case. In addition to being friendly and very easy to get along with, Roy did his homework. He is very knowledgeable about medical information and came to trial prepared to fight for my rights. He kept me informed throughout the process and was on my side every step of the way. I’m sincerely grateful to have been represented by him and even more grateful for the verdict he won for me.”

“I suffered a significant injury due to the neglect of multiple physicians […] I’m sincerely grateful to have been represented by Roy Konray and even more grateful for the multi million dollar verdict he won me. Thank you Roy you are truly one of a kind.”

“Mr. Konray was recommended by multiple attorneys for my specialized case. Roy understood what transpired with my case and knew how to proceed. The proceedings were effortless as it could be. Everything was completed in an expeditious manner. I received the appropriate settlement for the case. I highly recommend Roy and his staff to anyone who requires a medical malpractice attorney.”

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Forms of medical malpractice

Medical malpractice lawsuits may be based on a variety of medical errors. Those include – but are not limited to – any of the following:

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But a patient saying that a doctor was negligent in some shape or form is not enough to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. In New Jersey, those who believe they are injured must provide an “affidavit of merit”.

An “Affidavit of Merit” is Required for New Jersey Medical Malpractice Claims

After a medical malpractice claim is filed in the state’s civil court system, the defendant healthcare provider then files a response to the lawsuit. In New Jersey, the plaintiff – the injured patient filing the lawsuit – then has 60 days to provide the defendant with an “affidavit of merit”.

An affidavit of merit basically requires that another person who is appropriately licensed must declare under oath that the defendant did not demonstrate the appropriate medical standard of care for the patient under the circumstances, and that there is a legitimate basis for filing a medical malpractice claim.

In New Jersey, if the plaintiff fails to provide an affidavit of merit, this may lead to dismissal of the medical malpractice claim.

Team Law’s client fell and dislocated her knee, causing an injury to the popliteal artery that ultimately resulted in the amputation of her leg. Suit was filed against the hospital to which she had been taken by ambulance, the emergency room doctor, a radiologist and an orthopedic surgeon. The orthopedic surgeon claimed he was inordinately delayed getting to the hospital because of traffic problems on the Garden State Parkway. Team Law was able to counter the surgeon’s testimony by obtaining records from the Garden State Parkway that showed no traffic problems and by obtaining the surgeon’s EZ Pass records. The claim against the emergency room doctor was that he should have asked for vascular consultation when he detected a weak pulse in the foot, not just an orthopedic consult. The claim against the radiologist was that his actions also delayed treatment. After a seven week trial, a verdict was entered in favor of Team Law’s client and against all four of those defendants.

Legal Timeframe for Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in New Jersey

All states have statutes of limitations – legal time limits for filing a lawsuit after suffering some form of harm. In New Jersey, the legal timeframe for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is two years from the date the harm occurred. In some cases, the time limit is two years from the point in time in which the harm was actually discovered or from when it reasonably should have been discovered.

In New Jersey, the two-year statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit for a child under the age of 18 years commences with the child’s 18^th birthday. One exception to this statute pertains to medical malpractice lawsuits for injuries sustained at birth. In these situations, the lawsuit must be commenced before the child turns 13 years old.

Don’t Be Intimidated by Doctors, Hospitals, or Insurance Companies

Suffering harm at the hands of a medical professional can be particularly upsetting. Don’t be intimidated by doctors, hospitals, or insurance companies who are more interested in protecting themselves from litigation than they are in justly compensating you for their negligence. Talk to us instead.

At Team Law, our medical negligence attorneys in Jersey City, NJ are experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of medical malpractice lawsuits. Our skilled team has been protecting the rights of New Jersey families for more than 60 years. We offer a free consultation to answer your questions, review your case, and discuss the available options. Team Law’s Jersey City medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency basis – if we do not win your case, you don’t owe us anything. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers today.

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About Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey, and the largest city in and county seat of Hudson County. Jersey City is located across from the Hudson River from New York City. The area of present-day Jersey City was purchased from the Lenape Native Americans in the early 17th century and incorporated into the Dutch colony of New Netherlands. Much of what would become the current downtown area of Jersey City was laid out following the American Revolution. Jersey City was formally established by the state legislature in 1820; after the Civil War, Hudson City, Bergen City, and Greenville were incorporated into Jersey City. In the second-half of the 19th century through the 20th century, Jersey City developed into an important manufacturing, transportation, and shipping hub. Beginning in the 1980s, Jersey City’s waterfront area was redeveloped into one of the U.S.’s largest banking and financial hubs, leading the area and the city as a whole to garner the nickname “Wall Street West”

Medical Malpractice Legal Services in Counties Nearby

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Hudson County Office Locations

Team Law has office locations available by appointment in Hudson County located at:

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Jersey City, NJ

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice simply means that a doctor was careless in treating a patient. The technical legal definition in New Jersey is that the doctor failed to do something that was required by standard medical practice. Less commonly, NJ medical malpractice can also occur when a doctor does something that was forbidden by standard medical malpractice.

What Is the Process for Starting Medical Malpractice Cases?

In order to start a medical malpractice case, the first thing your lawyer will need to do is collect a complete set of the patient’s medical records. Then, your attorney will need to have those records reviewed by a doctor in the same specialty as the doctor, surgeon, or medical provider who may be the defendant in the lawsuit. For example, if it’s a nephrologist, it will be necessary to hire a nephrologist to review the medical records. At that point, you will be ready to start a medical malpractice lawsuit.

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