Frequently Asked Questions

Las Vegas Medical Malpractice Attorney

What exactly is medical malpractice or negligence?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional fails to provide a quality level of care within guidelines of accepted medical procedures and techniques. When subpar care is provided, a medical professional's duty to provide acceptable care is not met. Physical injury can occur, violating your rights and causing harm to you.

Who can be sued for medical malpractice?
Any medical professional who has harmed you through medical negligence can be held liable for medical malpractice. Some examples of those professionals include doctors, nurses, chiropractors, hospitals, pharmacists and pharmacies, therapists, psychiatrists, laboratories and technicians, dentists, dental assistants, elder care professionals and others. Further details can be provided by consulting with Las Vegas medical malpractice and negligence lawyer Dr. Bruce Fagel.

What amount of financial compensation can be received through a medical malpractice case?
Each case is unique and has various surrounding circumstances, so the answer is different for every case. There are no limits to recovering economic damages for related medical bills and costs. The skilled attorneys at the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates have extensive experience and have recovered over $1 billion in financial compensation for their clients.

What are some common reasons for a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Medical malpractice and negligence can occur in almost any medical procedure, treatment or surgery. Some of the more common cases for medical malpractice are filed on the grounds of traumatic brain injury, birth injuries or premature deliveries, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, elder abuse, cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, spinal cord injuries including paraplegia, quadriplegia and paralysis, surgical error, medication errors, or hospital negligence.

Is there a statute of limitations on filing a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Yes. In the state of Nevada, legal action must be taken within 3 years from the date of injury, or within 1 year of the plaintiff's discovery of the injury, whichever happens first.

Your case and claim of medical malpractice is unique and important. For a free consultation and answers to further questions you may have, contact Las Vegas Medical Malpractice Attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel right away.