Serving New Hampshire Since 1908
Medical Malpractice
Concord Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Helping Victims of Medical Negligence in New Hampshire
When you go to the doctor, you expect to receive the best possible care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make mistakes, and when they do, patients can suffer serious harm. If you were injured or lost a loved one as a result of medical negligence, you have the right to take legal action.
At Upton & Hatfield, LLP, we understand the challenges you are facing, and we are here to help. Our Concord medical malpractice lawyers have been serving clients throughout New Hampshire since 1908. We have a long history of success in complex personal injury cases, and we are prepared to fight for you.
At Upton & Hatfield, LLP, we have been serving clients throughout New Hampshire for more than a century. We are committed to providing each and every client with the personalized, one-on-one attention they deserve.
When you hire our firm, you can expect to receive the highest level of service, including:
Experience: Our firm has been serving clients throughout New Hampshire since 1908. We have a long track record of success in complex personal injury cases, and we know what it takes to win.
Reputation: Our firm is widely recognized as one of the premier personal injury firms in New Hampshire. We have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and U.S. News & World Report, and we have received numerous awards for our outstanding service.
Resources: Medical malpractice cases are complex, and they often require the assistance of medical experts. At Upton & Hatfield, LLP, we have a network of medical experts who can help us prove the standard of care in your case.
Personalized Service: We understand that every case is unique, and we are committed to providing each and every client with the personalized, one-on-one attention they deserve. When you hire our firm, you can expect to receive the highest level of service.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or facility fails to provide a patient with the appropriate standard of care, and the patient is injured as a result. In order to have a valid medical malpractice claim, you must be able to prove that the healthcare professional or facility was negligent.
In order to prove negligence, you must show that:
The healthcare professional or facility owed you a duty of care
The healthcare professional or facility breached the duty of care
You were injured as a result of the breach
You suffered damages
It is important to note that not all medical errors are considered medical malpractice. In order to have a valid claim, you must be able to prove that the healthcare professional or facility was negligent.
What Is the Standard of Care?
The "standard of care" is the level of care that a reasonably competent healthcare professional would have provided under the same or similar circumstances. In order to prove that the healthcare professional or facility was negligent, you must be able to show that they failed to provide you with the appropriate standard of care.
Proving the standard of care can be challenging, as it often requires the testimony of an expert witness. At Upton & Hatfield, LLP, we have a network of medical experts who can help us prove the standard of care in your case.
What Are Some Examples of Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice can occur in a variety of ways.
Some of the most common examples of medical malpractice include:
Birth injuries
Medication errors
Misdiagnosis
Surgical errors
Medical device errors
Defective medical products
Failure to treat
Doctor negligence
Nurse negligence
Hospital negligence
How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in New Hampshire?
If you were injured as a result of medical malpractice, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. In New Hampshire, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is three years from the date of the injury or one year from the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever occurs first.
There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if the victim is a minor, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the child’s 18th birthday. Additionally, if the healthcare professional or facility engaged in fraud or intentional misconduct, the statute of limitations may be extended.
It is important to consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney in Concord as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected. If you fail to file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires, you will be unable to recover compensation for your injuries.
What Damages Are Available in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
If you were injured as a result of medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. There are two types of damages available in a medical malpractice lawsuit: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages are intended to compensate the victim for financial losses, such as:
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Non-economic damages are intended to compensate the victim for non-financial losses, such as:
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
In some cases, the victim may also be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are not intended to compensate the victim for their losses, but rather to punish the wrongdoer and deter others from engaging in similar conduct.
How Can a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help?
Medical malpractice cases are complex, and they require the assistance of an experienced attorney. At Upton & Hatfield, LLP, we have been handling medical malpractice cases for more than a century, and we have a long track record of success. We know what it takes to win, and we are prepared to do whatever it takes to protect your rights.
When you hire our firm, we will:
Conduct a thorough investigation into your case
Work with medical experts to prove the standard of care
Handle all negotiations with the insurance company
Prepare your case for trial, if necessary
Aggressively advocate for you in court
Our Concord medical malpractice lawyers have a deep understanding of this area of law, and we know how to build a winning case. We will work tirelessly to help you recover the maximum compensation you are owed.
Contact Our Concord Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If you or someone you love was injured as a result of medical malpractice, we can help. Our Concord medical malpractice attorneys have been serving clients throughout New Hampshire since 1908, and we have a long track record of success. We know what it takes to win, and we are prepared to do whatever it takes to protect your rights.
