{"id":2102,"date":"2018-07-16T11:46:09","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T15:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=2102"},"modified":"2018-07-05T21:47:03","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T01:47:03","slug":"the-process-of-filing-a-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-in-syracuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/the-process-of-filing-a-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-in-syracuse\/","title":{"rendered":"The Process of Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Syracuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you go to a doctor, you expect to receive competent care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At DeFrancisco\u00a0& Falgiatano\u00a0Personal Injury Lawyers, our diligent and hardworking Syracuse malpractice attorneys will evaluate your case and provide you with a realistic assessment of your claim, including timelines in your case.<\/p>\n

The length of each medical malpractice case can vary significantly based on the specifics of the case. Some factors that affect the length of the case are the case\u2019s complexity and factual strengths, as well as the court of jurisdiction. A medical malpractice case must go through a number of stages prior to being resolved. The following describes the stages of a typical medical malpractice<\/a> suit in New York.<\/p>\n

The Initial Consultation<\/u><\/p>\n

If you suspect that you have been harmed due to the error, misconduct or wrongdoing of a medical professional, the first thing you need to do is reach out to a seasoned attorney. During the initial consultation, the lawyer will ask you a series of questions such as the medical condition that you were seeking treatment for; the treatment you actually received; and the physical, emotional harm you suffered. The lawyer will also ask you when your injury occurred, as there are strict deadlines to filing medical malpractice claims in New York, known as the statute of limitations. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you go to a doctor, you expect to receive competent care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At DeFrancisco\u00a0& Falgiatano\u00a0Personal Injury Lawyers, our diligent and hardworking Syracuse malpractice […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medical-malpractice"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Process of Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Syracuse — Syracuse Personal Injury Law Blog — July 16, 2018<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When you go to a doctor, you expect to receive competent care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. 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