Our Bangor-based law firm can help you receive fair compensation.
After an accident, you should be able to focus on healing rather than worrying about medical bills or property loss. Here at McCue Law Office, we have more than 35 years of experience helping our Maine clients get compensation they deserve. Not only do we offer free consultations, we also have a policy that our clients don’t have to pay unless we get money for you! Get in touch with our law firm today and let our Bangor personal injury attorneys advocate for you.
TO BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, THE CLAIM MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
A violation of the standard of care - there are certain medical standards and a patient has the right to expect their health care professionals to follow them.
An injury caused by negligence - a patient must prove that they sustained an injury that was caused by negligence.
The injury resulted in significant damages - if the damages are small, the cost of pursuing the personal injury case may be greater than the recovered compensation.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BANGOR
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Maine, McCue Law Office in Bangor can help you with your claim. Experience and dedication drive our personal injury services. Whether you have been injured due to a doctor’s negligence, misdiagnosis, or an incorrect dosage of your medication, the first step to finding out if you have a claim is calling McCue Law Office and scheduling an appointment with one of our personal injury attorneys. We offer free initial consultations, so there is no risk to you. To find out if you are eligible to file a medical malpractice claim, ask yourself the following questions:
Were foreign objects left in your body after surgery?
Did you suffer from anesthesia mistakes?
Did you suffer from radiology mistakes?
Were there delays in receiving treatment?
Did you suffer harm as a result of waiting too long for medical treatment?
Did you receive the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of your medication?
MAINE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
The statute of limitations — or length of time you have to file a medical malpractice claim — is three years in the state of Maine. Because of this deadline, beginning the process for filing a suit as soon as possible is crucial. If you feel like you may have been a victim of medical malpractice, get in touch with one of our Bangor-based personal injury attorneys today.
If you do not file a claim within three years of the incident, you forfeit your right to the claim for medical malpractice unless you can apply one of the following exceptions:
THE DISCOVERY RULE
This rule applies if there was no reasonable way for you to know that you were eligible to file a medical malpractice claim in time. This rule usually only applies in cases where foreign objects have been left in the body after a surgery, in which case the victim will have three years from the date that the item has been discovered.
MINOR CHILD
In the event that the victim of medical malpractice is a minor, or under 18 years of age, he or she will have either have six years or until the age of 21 to file a lawsuit.
CONCEALMENT OF MALPRACTICE
If the defendant concealed the malpractice, the statute of limitations is extended. If the defendant leaves the state after committing malpractice, the statute of limitations is also extended.
MENTAL INCOMPETENCE
If the victim was mentally incompetent or legally insane during the time the malpractice was committed, the statute of limitations is extended.
AWARD LIMITS AND THE SHARED FAULT RULE
Similar to other states in America, Maine limits the amount of compensation that can be awarded to a victim of medical malpractice in a single circumstance.
In wrongful death cases, there is a cap of $500,000 on noneconomic damages. Additionally, Maine also employs a shared fault rule, meaning that if you are found at least partially liable for your injuries, your compensation may be reduced or eliminated.
If you fail to follow instructions from your medical care provider, for example, the shared fault rule could apply to your case. If you need more information on medical malpractice law, contact one of our personal injury lawyers today.
LET MCCUE LAW OFFICE HANDLE YOUR CASE
McCue Law Office personal injury attorneys provide victims of medical malpractice in Maine the best representation available! After you make the decision to allow us to handle your case, we will help submit an Affidavit of Merit, which is a report with an opinion of a medical professional that your claims are credible.
In the prelitigation screening panel, your case will be either continued on to court, or dismissed based on evidence or lack thereof. If you believe that you may have a case, contact McCue Law Office in Bangor today and let us help you the compensation that you deserve.
By clicking send you are acknowledging that this does not constitute as attorney-client relationship between you and McCue Law Office.
Privacy Disclaimer: McCue Law Office does not sell or knowingly transmit information to other sources. Any email inquiries or information collected from this website will be used solely for communication purposes, and will not be added to any opt-in mailing lists or sold to any third party.