{"id":1313,"date":"2021-08-09T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T15:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjlawaustin.wpengine.com\/?p=1313"},"modified":"2023-04-29T23:54:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T23:54:39","slug":"what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Do if You Suspect Medical Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#Request_All_Medical_Records\" title=\"Request All Medical Records\">Request All Medical Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#Contact_the_Experienced_Medical_Malpractice_Attorneys_at_Sandoval_James\" title=\"Contact the Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Sandoval &amp; James\">Contact the Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Sandoval &amp; James<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#Document_Your_Experience\" title=\"Document Your Experience\">Document Your Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#What_to_Avoid\" title=\"What to Avoid\">What to Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#Avoid_Contacting_Your_Provider\" title=\"Avoid Contacting Your Provider\">Avoid Contacting Your Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#Do_Not_Post_on_Social_Media\" title=\"Do Not Post on Social Media\">Do Not Post on Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/what-you-should-do-if-you-suspect-medical-malpractice\/#Do_Not_Sign_Anything_Related_to_Your_Case\" title=\"Do Not Sign Anything Related to Your Case\">Do Not Sign Anything Related to Your Case<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Doctors and other medical professionals can, and often do, make mistakes. Unfortunately, due to the nature of their job, these mistakes can lead to pain, serious injury, and even death. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/media\/releases\/study_suggests_medical_errors_now_third_leading_cause_of_death_in_the_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study conducted by Johns Hopkins<\/a> found that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 150,000 people annually.<\/p>\n<p>Despite how common medical malpractice is, <a href=\"\/medical-malpractice\/\">navigating a malpractice<\/a> suit is difficult. If you suspect medical malpractice in your or your loved one\u2019s care, it is important to do the following:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Request_All_Medical_Records\"><\/span>Request All Medical Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Request copies of all of your medical records. These records can be vital to your medical malpractice case. They may contain the information regarding your symptoms at the time of your visit, your medical history, what labs and tests were performed, and even what medicines were prescribed to you. This information may be evidence that your physician committed medical malpractice. It may also help an attorney evaluate your potential malpractice claim.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_the_Experienced_Medical_Malpractice_Attorneys_at_Sandoval_James\"><\/span>Contact the Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Sandoval &amp; James<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should also consider contacting a medical malpractice attorney as soon as you suspect malpractice may have been committed. Certain Texas laws limit the time during which you may bring a medical malpractice claim. Moreover, preparing a medical malpractice suit takes time. When discussing your case with the team at Sandoval &amp; James, make sure to provide as many details as possible. You do not want to leave out any information \u2013 even if you consider it insignificant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Your_Experience\"><\/span>Document Your Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to requesting official medical records, you should document your own experience through a journal and accompany it with photographs or video evidence. By keeping track of your health, including the pain you are suffering and the effect the malpractice has had on your life, these things may help you to better recall your symptoms and injuries, should it be necessary for your case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Avoid\"><\/span>What to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it is wise to be proactive with your medical malpractice suit, beware of egregious errors that will inhibit your efforts. If possible, avoid doing the following, unless otherwise advised by your representation:<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 5%;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Contacting_Your_Provider\"><\/span>Avoid Contacting Your Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unless it is necessary for your health or ongoing treatment, it is better to avoid contact with the medical provider who committed malpractice. Reaching out or contacting potential defendants \u2013 or their attorneys \u2013 through writing, in-person meetings, phone, text, or email can negatively impact your case. Leave all communication to the experienced team of attorneys at Sandoval &amp; James.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Post_on_Social_Media\"><\/span>Do Not Post on Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any post you make on social media regarding you or a loved one&#8217;s medical treatment can be used against you in your case. Even if your account is set to private, the medical provider (who committed malpractice) and their insurance company may still be able to access your posts. If so, they may try to use them to discredit your claim.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Sign_Anything_Related_to_Your_Case\"><\/span>Do Not Sign Anything Related to Your Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may be pressured to sign various forms of documentation when medical malpractice is suspected. We recommend you do not do so until we have had the opportunity to review the documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Medical malpractice suits can be tricky to navigate. Finding the right representation to guide you throughout the process and get you the best possible results is critical. While financial compensation may not make you whole after medical malpractice has been committed, it may relieve other burdens while you work to recover. If you suspect medical malpractice, <a href=\"\/contact\/\">don\u2019t hesitate to reach out<\/a> to our team of trained, reputable medical malpractice lawyers in Austin, Texas today. Initial consultations are completely free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctors and other medical professionals can, and often do, make mistakes. 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