Medical Malpractice

• - Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis resulting in worsened conditions.

- Surgical mistakes, including wrong-site or unnecessary procedures.

- Medication or dosage errors causing harmful reactions.

- Failure to obtain informed consent before treatment.

- Negligent prenatal or delivery care leading to birth injuries.

- Hospital-acquired infections due to improper sanitation.

Each case requires a detailed investigation into records, protocols, and decision-making to prove deviation from medical standards.

To establish a claim, four elements must be proven:

• - Duty: The healthcare provider owed a professional duty of care.

- Breach: The provider breached that duty through negligent action or omission.

- Causation: The breach directly caused the patient’s injury.

- Damages: The patient suffered measurable harm, such as medical costs, lost income, or pain and suffering.

Our attorneys work closely with medical experts to build clear, evidence-based claims meeting all four elements.

We begin by reviewing medical records, physician notes, diagnostic reports, and witness statements.
Our legal-medical team evaluates whether the facts meet the definition of malpractice and whether damages justify litigation.
If appropriate, we obtain preliminary expert opinions to support the claim.

Many states require a Notice of Intent to Sue or an affidavit of merit before filing a lawsuit.
This step ensures that a qualified expert confirms malpractice likely occurred.
SJKP LLP handles these procedural filings with precision, preventing early dismissal due to technical defects.

Once the lawsuit is filed, both sides exchange evidence during the discovery phase.
This includes depositions of doctors and nurses, review of hospital policies, and expert witness reports.
We leverage this process to expose negligence and strengthen the client’s position for trial or settlement.

• - Economic Damages: Medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, and future care costs.

- Non-Economic Damages: Pain, suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship.

- Punitive Damages: In rare cases, awarded when conduct was willfully reckless or fraudulent.

SJKP LLP works with financial and medical experts to quantify both tangible and intangible losses accurately.

Some states impose caps on non-economic damages, limiting recovery for pain and suffering.
Our attorneys identify jurisdictional rules early and craft strategies to maximize total recovery within the law’s boundaries.

While many malpractice cases settle out of court, SJKP LLP prepares every claim as if it will go to trial.
This proactive approach strengthens negotiation leverage and ensures that clients receive full and fair compensation.

Defendants may argue that the treatment met accepted medical standards for the circumstances.
We counter by comparing actions to expert testimony and nationally recognized protocols.

Hospitals may claim that the patient’s condition, not the provider’s actions, caused the injury.
Our team uses chronological analysis and expert opinions to connect the breach directly to the harm.

A provider might assert that the patient accepted known risks before treatment.
We analyze documentation to verify whether consent was truly informed and voluntary.

Before litigation, experts review all medical data to confirm that a deviation from the standard of care occurred.
 

Their findings often determine whether a case proceeds or is dismissed early.

During trial, medical experts explain complex procedures and causation to judges and juries.
Our attorneys prepare these witnesses meticulously to deliver persuasive, fact-based testimony.

We challenge defense experts by exposing inconsistencies, biases, or flawed methodology, ensuring the truth of the patient’s story remains clear and credible.

If the victim is a child or incapacitated adult, the limitation period may be extended until they regain capacity or reach adulthood.
 

We ensure that filings meet all statutory deadlines to preserve clients’ rights.

Venue selection can influence both legal standards and jury perspectives.
 

SJKP LLP evaluates venue options strategically to pursue the most favorable jurisdiction for each client’s circumstances.

You may have a case if your healthcare provider’s conduct deviated from accepted medical standards and caused you harm.

A legal-medical evaluation with an attorney and expert review is the best way to confirm eligibility.

Yes. Most states impose a statute of limitations between one and three years from the date of injury or discovery.
 

Consult an attorney immediately to avoid missing this deadline.

Yes. Hospitals can be liable for employing negligent staff, failing to supervise, or maintaining unsafe conditions.
 

Our firm evaluates all potential defendants to maximize recovery.

On average, cases take 12 to 36 months, depending on complexity and discovery disputes.

Our attorneys push for efficient resolution while maintaining full preparation for trial.