Connecticut Malpractice

a

Medical Malpractice

refers to instances when a medical professional (doctor, nurse, therapist, dentist, pharmacist, etc) has performed their duties in a way that varies from the accepted standard of care for that procedure/treatment and someone has been injured (or is now dead) as a result. The inappropriate “performance of duties” can also refer to cases when the medical professional neglected to inform patients appropriately and injury or death resulted. It is important to note that bad medical results don’t necessarily mean that a medical professional has acted negligently. For instance, amputation of a foot with gangrene which doesn’t stop the gangrene from advancing isn’t necessarily negligence; in contrast, amputating the wrong foot would be negligent.

b

Legal Malpractice

refers to instances when a legal professional has acted in a negligent manner when providing legal advice or representation to their client, and monetary damages or out-of-pocket losses have resulted. The State of Connecticut's Statewide Grievance Committee investigates ethical grievances about lawyers (see Where to Read More). If you intend to file suit for legal malpractice, you are encouraged to consult with a different attorney immediately. In Connecticut, there is a three-year statute of limitations for legal malpractice claims.

c

Lawsuit Timing:

Due to the existence of statutes of limitations, the law allows very little, if any, leeway in the timing of filing a lawsuit. If you suspect that you may need to enter into litigation with another party over a legal issue, meeting with an attorney early in the process will help ensure that evidence is preserved and that timing deadlines are addressed. A malpractice attorney can advise you about the particulars of your legal situation and how to proceed in your best interests.