As any trustworthy physician will tell you, treating injuries and illnesses in adult patients works very differently from treating the same types of conditions in children. Because of that, pediatricians with specialized knowledge in how to effectively care for developing bodies and minds play a vital role in Connecticut’s healthcare system—and by the same token, they can cause very serious harm if they are careless or reckless while working in that role.
If a pediatrician was negligent in the care they provided to your child and caused them to suffer preventable physical harm as a result, you may have grounds for legal action that a seasoned Danbury pediatric malpractice lawyer can help you pursue. By working with a dependable malpractice attorney from Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC, you will have the support of a top-three med mal firm in the state in your corner, which means you will give yourself the best possible chances of recovering fair compensation on your family’s behalf.
One of the most dangerous aspects of pediatric malpractice is the fact that minor children are often much more susceptible than adults to suffering lifelong harm from a serious injury or illness, especially when untreated for a long time. With that in mind, the goal of a lawsuit or settlement demand over this form of negligence is not necessarily to make it as if the malpractice in question never happened, but instead to reimburse your child and your family as a whole for specific losses you can trace directly back to a doctor’s misconduct.
Compensable damages in a claim of this nature can include, but are not strictly limited to:
A Danbury pediatric malpractice attorney can discuss what losses you should factor into your unique case during a confidential consultation.
In addition to demanding fair restitution for every past and future loss your child will experience because of medical negligence, our team can also help you demand that money from every person or group who holds civil liability for those losses. Importantly, “liability” here is slightly different from “fault” for physical harm, so it is often possible to file suit against multiple parties other than the specific pediatrician whose misconduct directly led to your child getting hurt or sick.
For example, employers in Connecticut can often be held “vicariously liable” for negligence by one of their employees. If a negligent pediatrician is classified as an employee of a larger medical organization, that organization could be named as a co-defendant in a pediatric malpractice lawsuit in Danbury. Alternatively, some medical errors affecting minor patients stem from negligence by a third party. In these cases, our lawyers may be able to help you demand restitution from a medical specialist who misinterpreted test results, a pharmacy that filled a prescription incorrectly, or even a manufacturer that produced faulty medical equipment.
Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and healthy environment, and most of the time, diligent care from qualified pediatricians is very helpful in that regard. However, even seemingly minor errors in the course of providing medical care can sometimes have very significant consequences, and if your child’s doctor has caused them harm through such misconduct, it may fall to you as that child’s parent or guardian to take legal action on their behalf.
Fortunately, you have assistance available to you from the capable and compassionate Danbury pediatric malpractice lawyers at Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC. Call today to learn more about your legal options.
Berkowitz Hanna
57 North St #206 Danbury CT 06810
