Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission by a doctor, other medical professional or hospital results in injury or harm to the patient.  Such negligence can include failure to diagnose a disease, such as heart disease or cancer, error in diagnosis or treatment or errors during childbirth.

The State of Michigan requires medical malpractice plaintiffs to follow certain procedures before he or she may bring a claim, including providing the doctor or hospital involved with a written notice of the plaintiff's pending claim.  Once a plaintiff is allowed to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor or hospital deviated from the standard of care followed by other medical professionals in the community and that deviation caused the plaintiff's injury.  Proving the case requires the use of experts to testify on the standard of care.  Because of the medical and legal procedures involved in bringing a medical malpractice claim, it is imperative that an injured person has a qualified and experienced attorney who can evaluate his or her case and gather the needed evidence to bring an effective claim.

The medical malpractice lawyers at Hopkins & Forhan have handled many medical malpractice claims on behalf of clients in the metropolitan Detroit area and its surrounding communities.  If you or your loved one has been injured as a result of the negligence of a physician or hospital, our attorneys can evaluate your medical malpractice case, explain every step of your case and prepare a strategy to advocate for adequate monetary recovery.

To learn more about the representation that Hopkins & Forhan can provide you, please contact us. 

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