If you believe something went wrong with the medical treatment you received, then you may be eligible for medical compensation.

To win a medical malpractice case, you must prove:

• the health care professional (i.e. doctor, nurse, psychologist or hospital) had a duty to you (in other words, there was a health care professional-patient relationship. For example, if you telephoned a new doctor and only spoke to the receptionist, then the doctor-patient relationship had probably not yet been established
• the health care professional did something in diagnosing or treating you that no reasonable professional would have done in similar circumstances
• the health care professional injured you
• the health care professional's treatment errors caused your injury

If you have sustained losses due to the negligence of a medical professional, you should seek the advice of a medical malpractice attorney immediately to ensure your rights are preserved. Medical malpractice lawsuits must be brought within a given period of time, known as the statute of limitations. This time period is not negotiable. Deadlines for filing lawsuits vary from state to state, and may be as short as one year. However, the deadlines are often longer when a minor is injured.