Liability in Watertown Medical Malpractice Claims

Liability refers to the obligation that an individual or company has to be responsible for their actions or failure to act. In the context of medical malpractice, liability means that healthcare facilities and providers can be held accountable for any negligence or wrongdoing that results in injury to a patient. Medical malpractice claims in Watertown and across Connecticut rely on establishing liability so that victims of malpractice can recover compensation.

The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, are well-versed in the nuances and complexities of liability in Connecticut medical malpractice claims. Our deep familiarity and 100+ years of combined experience help us build strategic approaches to hold doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospitals, nursing homes, and other at-fault parties liable for the damage they cause.

Establishing Liability in Watertown Medical Malpractice Cases

Connecticut’s laws regarding medical malpractice require numerous elements to be present in order to proceed with a claim for damages. First, medical malpractice is defined as the failure of a healthcare professional to exercise a degree of skill commonly applied by the average reputable member of the profession. Further, the failure must have resulted in injury, loss, or damage to the patient.

To be successful in a malpractice claim, you will need to provide convincing evidence of the following:

• The standard of care required by the defendant healthcare provider
• That the provider deviated from that standard of care
• That the negligent deviation led to you suffering an injury

This is the basis for establishing liability in medical malpractice cases in Watertown and throughout Connecticut.

Which Healthcare Providers May be Liable in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Healthcare professionals who are licensed by the state of Connecticut to provide health or professional services could be held liable for malpractice in Watertown. This includes your primary care doctor, surgeon, specialist physician, anesthesiologist, dentist, or other medical doctor, but it also means the following professionals could face liability:

• Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Assistants
• Psychiatrists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physical Therapists

In addition to individual providers, healthcare facilities like hospitals, surgical centers, and nursing homes can also be named in medical malpractice claims.

Is Medical Malpractice an Option When Patients Cause Their Own Injuries?

If you were injured or medically harmed by a negligent healthcare provider, they may claim that your actions led to your injuries. In Connecticut, patients who are partially at fault can still recover damages as long as their portion of liability does not exceed the other party’s portion. In other words, if you are determined to be no more than 50% at fault for your injuries, you may still be eligible to recover financial damages. This is due to the state’s system of modified comparative fault.

Patients may contribute to their illnesses or injuries in a number of ways, including forgetting to take their medication, engaging in physical activity against the direction of their physician, or canceling scheduled appointments for treatments. These behaviors and others like these can cause harm in addition to the medical negligence exhibited by the providers..

Experienced Legal Guidance in Watertown Medical Malpractice Cases

At D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, we know how to gather evidence and present malpractice cases that highlight the healthcare provider’s negligence and liability. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our medical malpractice attorneys.