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If you have been harmed because of a professional’s mistake or oversight and you would like to take legal action to claim damages, you might be wondering whether you were a victim of malpractice. Understanding when malpractice has occurred can be difficult. Working with an experienced law firm will help you each step of the way. Trust the seasoned legal guidance of Stanfield Bechtel Law.
What Connecticut Litigants Must Prove in Malpractice
Proving malpractice requires The plaintiff must show that:
- The professional owed the plaintiff a duty to conform their conduct to a particular standard by applying the skill and care that other professionals commonly exercise
- By some negligent breach of that duty, the professional failed to abide by that duty
- This breach caused the plaintiff to suffer actual injury, for which damages may be sought
- The professional’s conduct was the cause of the plaintiff’s injury
Malpractice cases usually rely on expert witnesses to establish the standard of care. The expert should also explain causation, meaning how exactly the professional’s breach resulted in harm.
Another critical component of a malpractice lawsuit is the damages claim. Although the nature and amount of damages will vary from one case to another, victims of malpractice can usually request items like medical bills, lost wages and earning capacity (e.g. for malpractice), financial expenses and related losses incurred due to malpractice, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Get Started With Your Malpractice Claim Today
The sooner you take action to assert your rights after suffering malpractice, the easier it will be to recover the compensation you need. It’s time to speak with the team at Stanfield Bechtel Law. Get started exploring your legal options by calling our office today.