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What Is The Discovery Process Of Medical Malpractice?

If you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice and are seeking a legal claim for the injuries sustained due to the medical negligence of a medical professional or hospital, it is likely that you will go through the discovery process.

The discovery process is a time of a medical malpractice case in which both parties give different questions to the other – these are known as interrogatories. These questions also serve what are known as “requests for production of documents.” The questions that are asked are simple, so if you are the victim, you shouldn’t worry. They are sent to you ahead of time and your medical malpractice lawyer can help you answer them.

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Discovery Process: Medical Malpractice Questions

The questions that are often asked by the plaintiff of the doctor involved in the medical malpractice case include those that go toward proving the doctor in question provided care below the relevant standard. An example of a question that might be asked would be, “If a different diagnosis and related course of treatment was not considered, state the reason why.”

The questions that are directed toward the plaintiff by the defendant of the medical malpractice case will try to get information that attempts to show that the injuries claimed as a result of medical malpractice are not the fault of the doctor, did not happen, or are not as serious as claimed. An example of one of the questions that may be asked is, “Please state the names of all other doctors who treated you for the same condition in the relevant time period.”

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Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Toledo

The attorneys at our office have years of experience with medical malpractice and have helped countless victims through the legal process. If you believe that the injuries that you’ve sustained are the result of medical malpractice, it is advised that you contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Having an attorney working on your behalf makes the entire legal process much easier for you and also positions you for a better outcome. To speak to a medical malpractice attorney from our office, call 800.637.8170. You will be able to speak directly with an attorney about your case and learn the options that you should take. We also recommend ordering a free copy of The Ultimate Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims in Ohio to serve as your go-to resource throughout the legal process.

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