Understanding the Role of Evidence in Litigation
Medical malpractice claims provide an opportunity for those who have been injured because of a physician’s negligence to pursue financial compensation. These individuals are often put in difficult financial situations because of the high costs of treatment and money lost from being away from work. By bringing solid evidence to bear against these doctors, these individuals can drastically improve their chances of winning compensation for their injuries.
To discuss your options as an injured patient when pursing legal action, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.
Evidence in a Malpractice Claim
A person who has been injured because of a doctor’s negligence may be allowed to sue for compensation. However, these cases can often prove difficult if there is no evidence or the evidence provided is relatively weak. Measuring the link between compensation awards and evidence, the New England Journal of Medicine published a 2006 study linking strong evidence to a better likelihood of legal success for an injured patient.
The results to the study showed the following:
- 19% of compensation claims were successful with very little or no evidence
- 32% of compensation claims were successful with marginal evidence
- 61% of compensation claims were successful with reasonable evidence
- 72% of compensation claims were successful with strong evidence
- 84% of compensation claims were successful with almost certain evidence
This study shows that preparing evidence is a great benefit for a malpractice claim.
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If you have been injured by a negligent physician, there may be legal options available to you. To learn more about how we can help you properly prepare for litigation, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.