In Nevada, medical malpractice happens when a provider of health care causes an injury due to the negligent degree of skill and competence used to treat the patient. The degree of competence is commonly called the "standard of care" in a Nevada medical malpractice claim. Importantly, medical malpractice can be committed by a psychiatrist, dentist, anesthesiologist, hospital, clinic, doctor, nurse or any other health care provider.
A Nevada medical malpractice lawsuit will normally require the use of experts to establish the fact that the provider of health care did not meet the applicable standard of care for that specific medical area of expertise. This can often make a Nevada medical malpractice case expensive to litigate for a Nevada personal injury law firm. In Nevada, there is a statutory cap which limits certain types of damages available to patients who were injured by medical malpractice in Nevada. This is why some personal injury attorneys may not take many medical malpractice law suits. A Nevada personal injury attorney may use medical experts to evaluate the case before the attorney accepts the case. Again, this is due to the case complexity and the expense of expert testimony required in a Nevada lawsuit for medical malpractice. Accordingly, it is critical that you look for a Nevada Lawyer who is committed to understanding the complex medical issues of your case and a law firm with the resources to see your case through a jury trial.
If you or a family member were hurt due to medical malpractice in Nevada, you can get a free consultation with David Matheny, Esq. of the law firm of Dempsey, Roberts & Smith, Ltd. Our office is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and we provide legal services for personal injury claims throughout Nevada.
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