For clients involved in a medical malpractice case in Warren, MI, our registered nurse and attorney, Eileen E. Kroll of Cochran, Kroll & Associates is uniquely qualified to offer you the best in legal representation. She offers insights into the day-to-day operation of medical staff and facilities to help you build a successful defense case.
A medical malpractice case is more complicated than other civil lawsuits which is why Eileen E. Kroll is the ideal attorney to handle your case, having extensive experience in both the legal and medical fields.
Medical malpractice refers to an injury to a patient which is the direct result of a medical professional’s violation of a patient’s standard of care as outlined by the law.
To be considered medical malpractice in the eyes of the law, your case must meet a variety of criteria including a violation of a professionally-recognized standard of care, an injury that was directly caused by negligence on the part of the medical professional, and significant damages sustained by the injured party.
Some examples of medical malpractice include failure to diagnose, unnecessary surgery, inadequate aftercare, incorrect medication, and failure to take an appropriate patient medical history.
Like many laws, medical malpractice cases have a statute of limitations which restrict the timeframe in which you can make a claim.
In Michigan, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases is two years from the time that the healthcare professional’s negligent act occurred. Alternatively, your claim should be filed within six months of the discovery of medical malpractice if the two-year limit has passed.
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury as a direct result of medical malpractice, you are entitled to seek compensation.
Eileen E. Kroll, our resident nurse attorney, walks with you every step of the way through your case from establishing a timeline of events, to navigating the bureaucratic procedures necessary to file a medical malpractice suit. Her unusual experience as both nurse and lawyer allows her to speak easily with medical professionals, access medical records, and offer a unique perspective to your case.
Cochran, Kroll & Associates won’t stop working on your medical malpractice case until we have success. Call our toll free number 866-MICH-LAW for a free consultation to find out what your options are and how we can help you get justice.