Medical Malpractice Law in Connecticut

The general definition of medical malpractice is medical negligence, when a medical professional violates the standard of care and causes a patient injury.  However, standard of care varies based on a variety of factors.  This is why you require knowledgeable guidance from Silver Golub & Teitell, experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Connecticut.

In most cases, the following are examples of malpractice:

• Failure to treat a diagnosis appropriately
• Misdiagnosis of or failure to diagnose a condition or disease
• Unreasonable delay in treatment

You can bring a medical malpractice suit in Connecticut against the following:

Connecticut medical malpractice laws on compensation

Some states limit the amount of compensation a medical malpractice victim can collect.  Connecticut places no such limitations and victims can collect non-economic and economic damages.

Also, even though the law generally bars the defense from reducing liability for evidence that the injury victim received compensation from other sources—such as insurance—the state of Connecticut mandates a compensation reduction for collateral source compensation.  Under this law, the victim may recover certain expenses - such as insurance premium payments—but may have a jury's award reduced for healthcare payments made by insurance.

Connecticut medical malpractice laws concerning expert witnesses

Proving medical malpractice requires lawyers to utilize expert witnesses to determine liability.  Malpractice lawyers in Connecticut can present experts to explain how the medical professionals were negligent and caused injury to the victim, but the law states these must:

• Be healthcare professionals in the same field as the defendant
• Have experience and training in the same field of medicine as the defendant

Help with medical malpractice laws in Connecticut

Silver Golub & Teitell has been handling malpractice cases in CT since 1978.  Our familiarity with the unique laws about this specialized field of law allows us to provide clients with solid representation before insurers, negligent professionals, and juries.

Contact our Stamford office online and speak with capable malpractice attorneys in Connecticut.

We represent individuals and businesses in personal injury, wrongful death, and business litigation throughout the state of Connecticut, including Fairfield County, New Haven County, Hartford County, and the following communities: