New Law May Make It Harder for Patients to Sue
Posted on Jul 15, 2012 1:25pm PDT
A new law in the North Carolina area will reportedly make it harder for patients to sue for medical malpractice matters. According to reports, the new law has put into place a stringent series of reforms that protect doctors against lawsuits. The new law also puts a $500,000 cap on non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
You should be able to protect your rights when you are injured in a medical malpractice situation. When medical professionals do not operate properly and put your life in danger when they should be helping you, then you will want to pursue a medical malpractice case. Your life may be forever altered after malpractice, so the guilty party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused you. Working with a medical malpractice attorney will allow for you to have an expert on your side protecting your rights. A medical malpractice lawyer will know how to proceed forward with your case all while keeping your best interest in mind. A malpractice lawyer will guide you through this process, including dealing with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a malpractice attorney today to begin discussing the details of your case.