Every patient has the right to understand and agree to the medical care they receive. When a doctor or hospital fails to disclose the full risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed treatment, it violates that right. If you or someone close to you was hurt because a healthcare provider did not properly explain the risks of a procedure, a Danbury lack of informed consent lawyer can help you pursue accountability and compensation.
At Berkowitz Hanna, we are recognized among Connecticut’s top three medical malpractice law firms. We have recovered more than $400 million for patients and families harmed by medical negligence. Our malpractice attorneys understand both the medical and legal aspects of informed consent cases and will work to protect your rights every step of the way.
Under Connecticut law, medical professionals must obtain informed consent before performing any treatment or procedure. This obligation is based on the “standard of care” according to Connecticut General Statutes § 52-184c. The statute requires healthcare providers to act as reasonably prudent professionals under similar circumstances, which includes giving patients the information necessary to make educated decisions about their care.
Doctors must communicate:
Every patient has the right to make their own informed decision. When this right is ignored, a Danbury attorney familiar with cases involving a lack of informed consent can help you understand how to pursue justice and compensation.
A lack of informed consent claim differs from a standard negligence claim. The question is not necessarily whether the doctor made a surgical error, but whether you would have agreed to the treatment had you known all the relevant information. To succeed, your attorney must prove that your provider’s failure to obtain consent caused you to suffer harm that could have been avoided.
Common examples include surgeries performed without discussing serious risks such as infection or paralysis, or procedures done despite a patient’s express refusal. An attorney in Danbury can evaluate your situation and determine whether your experience meets the legal definition of a lack of informed consent.
When you work with a seasoned lawyer, you gain the guidance of someone who understands how to connect complex medical evidence with legal standards of negligence. Our team at Berkowitz Hanna works with medical experts to establish what a reasonably prudent doctor would have disclosed in the same situation.
If we find evidence that your doctor’s omissions violated Connecticut’s medical standard of care, we will seek full compensation for your medical costs, pain and suffering, lost income, and any long-term effects related to the unauthorized or undisclosed procedure. Our team manages all communication with hospitals, insurers, and defense counsel so you can focus on recovery.
Medical care must be based on trust, transparency, and respect for your autonomy. When a healthcare provider fails to obtain your informed consent, they breach both ethical and legal duties. At Berkowitz Hanna, we will fight to make sure your story is heard and your losses are addressed through fair compensation.
Our Danbury lack of informed consent lawyers have the experience, skill, and compassion to guide you through every stage of your claim. Contact Berkowitz Hanna today for a free and confidential consultation. We can help you understand your legal rights and take decisive steps toward justice and healing.
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