Anyone undergoing medical treatment is in a vulnerable position and has put their trust in the healthcare providers and facility overseeing their care. Unfortunately, even highly skilled professionals make mistakes. Medical mistakes can have life-changing consequences, resulting in serious personal injury to the patient and even death. At Kramer Law, P.C., we represent those who have suffered serious injuries due to preventable medical errors, negligent hospital care, and failures by healthcare providers.
Medical malpractice cases are complex and time consuming because they require detailed legal and medical analysis, expert testimony, and skilled strategic advocacy. Our legal team has decades of local experience representing claimants in cases involving medical negligence. You can count on Kramer Law, P.C., to investigate your case, build your malpractice claim, and fight for compensation on your behalf.
Medical malpractice occurs when a licensed healthcare provider:
Examples of medical malpractice include:
In Vermont, there have been examples of alleged malpractice in local mental health facilities. These retreats are supposed to help individuals experiencing mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. However, failure to protect the vulnerable patients who enter such facilities can have devastating consequences.
There is a limit for filing a claim for compensation known as the statute of limitations. In Vermont, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is generally:
Exceptions to this rule include those for a foreign object left inside the body; fraudulent concealment of the injury from the patient; and legal disability, meaning the claimant’s condition or status leaves them unable to protect their own legal interest.
If you believe you or a loved one has suffered harm as a result of medical negligence, do not hesitate to contact Kramer Law, P.C., for a free consultation about your case. Early investigation strengthens your case, whereas waiting too long can permanently bar your ability to file a claim.
To bring a medical malpractice suit in Vermont, the law often requires a certificate of merit. This is a document that states a qualified medical expert has reviewed your case, outlined the required standard of care, determined that the defendant failed to meet the standard of care, and that your injuries are a result of this failure.
Medical malpractice litigation is uniquely complex compared with other types of personal injury claims. You will be up against a physician, hospital, or facility that has the backing of an insurance company and an army of lawyers to defend them from paying out claims. Jurors and judges are often unconsciously biased in favor of doctors and nurses. For your malpractice claim, you will need the guidance of an experienced attorney who can prove the following:
The Kramer Law firm will fight for you using:
We support our clients at every step of the legal process and have the knowledge and experience to calculate what your claim is worth, not only the injuries and harm you have suffered, but also future costs in the form of long-term care, loss of future earnings, and diminished quality of life. Our legal team will negotiate a fair settlement for you, but we are prepared to go to trial if that is what your case requires.
A successful claim may provide compensation for the following:
Economic Damages
Non-economic Damages
Do I have a valid medical malpractice case?
You may have a claim if a provider deviated from accepted standards of care and that negligence caused injury or harm.
How long do I have to file a case?
Generally, three years from the negligent act or two years from discovering the harm or injury. In no case longer than seven years from the act.
Will I need expert witnesses?
Yes. Vermont malpractice claims typically require testimony from a qualified medical expert establishing that negligence occurred.
Who can be held liable?
Possible defendants include:
How much compensation can I recover for my medical malpractice case?
Damages depend on the severity of harm, medical costs, loss of income, and long-term consequences. Vermont does not impose general caps on malpractice damages. An experienced attorney will know how to calculate what your case is worth.
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered harm as a result of medical negligence or malpractice, the Brattleboro medical malpractice lawyers at Kramer Law, P.C., are on your side. We are ready to be your advocate. Call us at 802-257-2221 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Our office is located in Brattleboro, VT, and we serve clients in the surrounding areas.
