Wisconsin Medical Malpractice Fund in Poor Shape
Posted on Apr 18, 2010 12:30pm PDT
It has been reported that the fund that helps Wisconsin health care providers pay medical malpractice claims in is poor shape after lawmakers raided it to balance the budget. The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund has also been negatively affected by the economy and increase in payments to malpractice victims. The funds will continue to drop unless the board raises the fees paid by the health care providers who participate.
Medical malpractice is incredibly tragic because you are trusting in medical professionals to care for your health, not put it in danger. It's important that you are aware that you can pursue a case against the guilty party if you suffer from a medical malpractice situation. You should be able to recover expenses that you are suffering so that you can receive the proper health care that you will now need.
It's in your best interest to work with a medical malpractice lawyer who will be able to guide you through this process and help you resolve this matter in the most beneficial way possible. A malpractice attorney will know what to expect with your case. You can count on a malpractice lawyer to always have your best interest in mind. Please take some time to contact a medical malpractice attorney today to begin discussing your case.