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After suffering injuries from a medical error, misdiagnosis, or negligence [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:18602319535″ button_text=”Call Now – Hablamos Espa\u00f1ol – (860) 231-9535″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_font=”|700|||||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#F5A706″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image title_text=”bg-2 (69)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bg-2-69.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#14259B” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,8,96,0.78) 0%|rgba(0,8,96,0.78) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2844-bg.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font_size=”25px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” background_layout=”dark” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”25px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_line_height_tablet=”1.2em” header_3_line_height_phone=”1.3em” header_3_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #fff;|| text-decoration:underline;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We as human beings tend to put our trust in those who are professionally trained to take care of several problems that come up in our lives. We depend on mechanics to fix our vehicles, plumbers to repair broken water pipes, and medical professionals to care for us when we are injured or sick. But when we put our trust in the wrong medical professionals, they could intentionally cause additional injuries. This is known as medical malpractice.<\/span><\/p>\n If you or a loved one were seriously injured after trusting a medical professional who failed to perform their duties, you\u2019re going to need the help of an aggressive\u00a0Hartford medical malpractice attorney<\/strong>. At The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr., our compassionate and understanding medical malpractice attorneys will fight for your rights as a victim while keeping your best interests in mind to maximize the amount of compensation you deserve. Call us today for a free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation. If you don\u2019t have time for a consultation today, no problem! You can also schedule your free consultation on our website whenever you have the chance.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ededed” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”||4vw||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”custom_row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width=”1366px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” width=”85%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”first-on-mobile” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/50_50-1-1.jpg” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”10%” custom_padding_tablet=”35vw||35vw||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”35vw||35vw||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second-on-mobile” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(20,37,155,0.87)” custom_padding=”4vw|4rem|4vw|4rem|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw|3rem|8vw|3rem|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|2rem||2rem|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font_size=”31px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color:#fff;||}” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n According to statistics, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind cancer and heart disease. Medical malpractice can be defined as any harm done by a medical professional such as a doctor or surgeon who fails to perform their duties despite their knowledge. This is not to be confused with medical negligence, which is an unintentional mistake that causes harm to a patient. Unfortunately, medical malpractice affects over 225,000 each year in the United States. Examples of medical malpractice can include but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n As you can see, medical malpractice can take many forms. If you or a loved one were further injured while in the care of a medical professional in Connecticut, don\u2019t hesitate to call The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. Our compassionate team of Hartford medical malpractice attorneys is on standby to answer any questions you may have about your situation and help you determine if you have a medical malpractice case. Call us today for your free, no-obligation, and completely confidential consultation. 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No problem, you can schedule your free consultation on our website at your earliest convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjM4OCJ9fQ==@” button_text=”Schedule A No-Obligation Legal Consultation” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_font=”|700|||||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#F5A706″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font_size=”38px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It can be difficult to prove medical malpractice against a medical professional. 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It is a physician\u2019s duty of care to provide a certain standard of skill and care to their existing patients. The legal duty of care is created when a doctor agrees to care for a patient who requests their services.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2rem|2rem|2rem|2rem|true|true” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#F5A706″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/icon2-1-orange.png” title_text=”icon4-1-orange” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||13px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font_size=”41px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font_size=”27px” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font_size=”27px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||1rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If a surgeon intentionally leaves a medical utensil inside a patient\u2019s body to ensure that the patient is going to need a second surgery in order to remove the utensil, then that surgeon has breached their duty of care by not providing the best care to their patient.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2rem|2rem|2rem|2rem|true|true” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#F5A706″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/icon3-1-orange.png” title_text=”icon4-1-orange” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||13px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font_size=”41px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font_size=”27px” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font_size=”27px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||1rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Just stating that a medical professional breached their duty of care is not enough to prove negligence in a medical malpractice case. The victim needs to also prove that the surgeon\u2019s actions in the example above caused them more pain and suffering than necessary. 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Damages can be recovered in the form of monetary compensation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font_size=”38px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hospitals and doctors have teams of attorneys to fight on their behalf, and so should you. If you or a loved one were seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice, you may have the right to demand compensation. Our team of aggressive Hartford, CT medical malpractice Lawyers at The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. is ready to take your case.<\/p>\n Our Hartford medical malpractice lawyers have several years of combined experience and the knowledge to be able to take on a hospital\u2019s lawyers. Call us today for your free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation with one of our compassionate Hartford medical negligence attorneys. Don\u2019t have time for a consultation right now? No problem, you also have the option to schedule your consultation on our website whenever you get the chance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#14259B” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,8,96,0.78) 0%|rgba(0,8,96,0.78) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2844-bg.jpg” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #fff;|| text-decoration:underline;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/contact-us\/” button_text=”Schedule A No-Obligation Legal Consultation” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_font=”|700|||||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#F5A706″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.86)” background_enable_image=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1366px” custom_padding=”||1rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font_size=”28px” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”31px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”23px” header_3_font_size_phone=”21px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Adults, children, and infants all run the risk of being seriously injured or lose their lives as a result of medical malpractice. 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This can also be filed under a wrongful death suit, especially if the negligence of a medical professional can be proven.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/infections.jpg” custom_padding=”18vw||0px||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”46vw|0rem|0vw|0rem|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”63vw|0rem|0vw|0rem|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_size_phone=”cover” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Infections” icon_color=”#F5A706″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” title_line_height=”1.2em” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_center” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Medical equipment, if used while unsterilized, can cause serious infections in a patient, whether it be on an incision site or throughout the patient\u2019s body. 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This causes unnecessary pain and suffering for the patient, along with extra recovery time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/chambers.peraltadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/death.jpg” custom_padding=”18vw||0px||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”46vw|0rem|0vw|0rem|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”63vw|0rem|0vw|0rem|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_size_phone=”cover” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Death” icon_color=”#F5A706″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” title_line_height=”1.2em” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_center” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”width:100%;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the most serious medical malpractice cases, fatal injuries can be an unfortunate end result. 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Every state has its own approach to this time limit, known as a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim in the state of Connecticut is 2 years after the initial incident. However, certain situations can follow a statute of repose, which is a stricter timeline based on the possible defendant\u2019s last careless action. The statute of repose in Connecticut is 3 years. At The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr., our Hartford medical negligence lawyers are always happy to answer your questions about your situation and offer legal advice. 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Types of Injuries Caused By Medical Malpractice?<\/h2>\n
How Much Time Do I Have To File A Medical Malpractice Claim?<\/h2>\n
While 2 years seems like a long time to file a case, it\u2019s not as long as anybody thinks. Individual investigations, medical records, witness reports, and other types of evidence need to be gathered in order to build a strong case against the medical professional who caused your injuries. We strongly suggest contacting a dedicated Hartford Connecticut medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.<\/p>\nWhat Kind Of Damages Can I Claim In A Medical Malpractice Case?<\/h2>\n
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