Medical malpractice cases occur often and many times doctors will have certain reasons to pardon themselves from liability for the issue. When medical care is administered in a way that causes harm to an individual or creates a different outcome than was anticipated, the patient has the right to pursue a medical malpractice case against the doctor. Prior to initiating such a case, you should consult personal injury attorneys Miami for help. There are a number of ways that doctors are prepared to defend themselves and this should be met with the expertise of knowledgeable North Miami Florida attorneys who can show that the doctor is responsible for the medical issues.
Common Defenses Used by Doctors for Medical Malpractice
In instances of medical malpractice, there are general defenses that can be expected from doctors. Commonly, a doctor will say that they are not liable for any issues that occur after giving medical care due to the following:
Foreseeable outcome
There are certain medical issues that can be expected as a result of certain medical care. However, for those that are not assumed to possibly occur, doctors will say that they are not responsible though the issue was a result of their medical care.
Patient Responsibility
A doctor will also show ways that the patient has caused the injury that occurred after the medical care.
Patient Consent to Risk
The doctor may say that the patient agreed to the risk of the medical care and should have assumed that the outcome was a possibility.
Fault of Someone Else
If there was any other person who had contact with the patient, the doctor may show how that other party is responsible.
Previous Injury
A doctor will state how a previous illness was the cause of the medical issue instead of the medical care they gave.
Attorneys in North Miami FL at Buchalter Hoffman and Dorchak will help you with your medical malpractice case. Contact our office for a consultation.