Every child deserves to grow up happy and healthy. Pediatricians typically provide reliable care and play a vital role in protecting a child’s well-being. However, like any medical professional, pediatricians sometimes act carelessly or recklessly, which can result in serious, and even life-threatening, harm to their patients. If your child has been harmed in this way, you have every right to pursue justice on their behalf.
Even if you have extensive evidence to support your claim, successfully filing a lawsuit over a pediatrician’s professional misconduct can be hard to manage without a skilled malpractice attorney’s support. The compassionate Connecticut pediatric malpractice lawyers at Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC can help you pursue the compensation you need and deserve.
When a medical professional establishes a doctor-patient relationship, they are required to uphold a specific standard of care with that patient. This means they are expected to act as a similarly trained and experienced physician would under the same circumstances. For example, they should diagnose problems as quickly as possible and recommend or provide appropriate follow-up care directly.
To file suit against a Connecticut pediatrician for malpractice, you must prove through a preponderance of the evidence that the pediatrician directly caused your child to suffer preventable harm by acting in a way that no other equally qualified doctor would have acted under the same circumstances. Our attorneys can assist with collecting and presenting evidence, as well as handling the state’s required reasonable inquiry process, and managing other required prerequisites to litigation.
Children are often more susceptible to long-term complications from injuries and illnesses than adults. Because of this, it is often especially important when filing suit over pediatric malpractice in Connecticut to account for both short-term and long-term losses. Recoverable damages may include:
Our lawyers can proactively identify and accurately value every form of harm your child’s injury or illness may cause and help you file within the state’s required timeframe.
Filing a civil claim against your child’s pediatrician can feel overwhelming, especially if they have been your family’s doctor for several years. However, if your child has suffered harm due to inadequate care, pursuing civil litigation may be the most effective way to protect your child’s well-being and your family’s future.
Our firm has recovered over $400 million through past settlements and court verdicts for families facing similar challenges. A dedicated Connecticut pediatric malpractice attorney can lead the construction of your civil claim, interact with expert witnesses, and present a strong case on your behalf. Call today to learn more about how our team can support your family during this time.
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