Injured In Utah

Medical malpractice arises when your doctor or healthcare provider either does something wrong or forgets to do something altogether. This can be as simple as misreading an x-ray or, after reading the x-ray, failing to tell you the results. However, the act by the physician is not itself enough to create a claim for medical malpractice. There must also be damages or injury to you. For example, if the doctor took an x-ray, observed a tumor and failed to tell you until the tumor became inoperable, there may be a claim for medical malpractice. On the other hand, if the doctor took the x-ray, observed that it was normal and failed to tell you, then it is unlikely that you have a claim... No harm, no foul.

Medical malpractice is a complex and difficult area of law. While injured parties might be able to handle a small auto case under Utah law, it is highly advisable to seek out a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer for assistance.