Military
medical malpractice is unfortunate, but it happens, and when veterans
become the victims of accidents, oversights, or general neglect,
there are steps they can take to protect their rights. Every patient
deserves the best possible care for their ailments and when things go
wrong, they are entitled to compensation. Here are tips for being a
good client in a military medical malpractice case, and thus having
the best chance of success when filing a claim.
Do
Not Blog About the Case
After
retaining an attorney who has a background in handling military
medical malpractice cases, you should remember that although your
case is very serious, discretion is important. By no means should you
broadcast the details of their cases over the internet.
This
means that clients of military medical malpractice cases should
refrain from blogging about their cases or posting on social media
sites like Facebook. Plaintiffs are strongly discouraged from sharing
details of the case with anyone but their legal team because defense
attorneys will be on the lookout for any discrepancies in their
claims, leading to potential roadblocks for plaintiffs.
It
is tempting to vent about the proceedings, but by not sharing details
of the case, you protect yourself from unwittingly providing
information that can be used against you in court.
Disclose
All Information
Some
military medical malpractice clients make the mistake of assuming
that some information is irrelevant, but clients should never assume
anything. Even the smallest detail can prove important in court. When
clients meet with their attorneys and are unsure whether to share
certain details, it is best to play it safe and disclose every piece
of information that they remember.
Ultimately,
it is up to the attorneys to decide what information is important.
They are trained to sift vital information from information
irrelevant to the case, so when disclosing information, clients
should feel free to share every detail and leave nothing to chance.
Evidence
Matters
What
seems like an easy case to a client may actually be more complex from
legal points of view when all the elements of the case are laid on
the table. A story of military medical malpractice and its victims
may sound compelling, but every claim must be backed by hard
evidence.
It
is important to remember that in cases of medical malpractice, the
names of licensed medical professionals are on the line. Their
defense teams will fight back to protect their reputations and
careers, and clients suffering from the mistakes of these
professionals must have solid cases supported by ineffable proof of
malpractice. Filing a malpractice claim is not like winning the
lottery--cases must be held up by the facts.
Be
a Good Client
Victims
of military medical malpractice may understandably be angry. They
have suffered because of mistakes made by medical professionals and
they deserve justice. Nonetheless, it is imperative for clients
filing malpractice claims to avoid going overboard. Anger is
expected, but going into a courtroom ready to start a fight is not
recommended.
Clients
should remember to be courteous, cooperative, and respectful to
attorneys and judges. Their frustration is anticipated in courtrooms,
but clients who cooperate, exercise timeliness, and articulate their
thoughts calmly are more likely to win the favor of judges than
clients who are rude.
Archuleta,
Alsaffar & Higginbotham handles all types of military medical
malpractice cases arising from Military and VA Veterans
Administration medical care, including birth injuries, surgical
mistakes, and misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose diseases such as
cancer. If you believe you or someone close to you has been injured
by Veterans Administration or military medical malpractice, contact
Archuleta, Alsaffar & Higginbotham today at 1-800-798-9529 or
visit www.govtclaim.com
for a free consultation.
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