Unique to medical hospital malpractice claims, you must have your matter reviewed by a medical care provider prior to the filing of a complaint. This medical expert must have experience in the same area of care as the negligent doctor, and must state that there is a good-faith basis for the claim.
Attention to the type of hospital where the negligent care was provided is needed early in the process. If the hospital is a private hospital, whether a community hospital or a for-profit one, the lawsuit is filed against any as with any corporation.
However, many hospitals are municipal or county facilities and these require special procedures to preserve your rights. Suits against government-operated hospitals are governed by the US Government Immunity Act and must satisfy the requirements set out in that statute, including statutory notice given to the hospital within 180 days of the negligent care.
Attention to the type of hospital where the negligent care was provided is needed early in the process. If the hospital is a private hospital, whether a community hospital or a for-profit one, the lawsuit is filed against any as with any corporation.
However, many hospitals are municipal or county facilities and these require special procedures to preserve your rights. Suits against government-operated hospitals are governed by the US Government Immunity Act and must satisfy the requirements set out in that statute, including statutory notice given to the hospital within 180 days of the negligent care.