Medical Malpractice

Connecticut malpractice lawyers

Each year hundreds of medical school graduates take some form of the Hippocratic Oath pledging to do no harm and to provide patients with reasonable, proper treatment and care. Despite their best efforts, however, mistakes happen and patients suffer. An article titled, Is US Health Care Really the Best in the World? from the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that about 225,000 patients die each year from adverse effects of medical complications. From 2002 to 2006, there were 1,045 medical malpractice payments in Connecticut for physicians and doctors alone.*

Proving medical malpractice takes legal expertise

The exact nature of medical malpractice cases can be tricky—not all injuries are valid grounds for filing a suit. Before a case can be presented in court, it is necessary to have testimony from an expert medical professional verifying the healthcare provider’s liability. Connecticut’s statute of limitations for filing medical malpractice claims is two years from the date of the injury itself or its discovery.

You may have a medical malpractice case if you have suffered pain or financial loss as a result of:

Misdiagnosis
Incorrect anesthesia
Delayed diagnosis
Surgical malpractice
Nursing home negligence
Labor and delivery injuries
Hospital negligence
Emergency room errors

Radiologist errors
Psychiatric malpractice
Medication errors
Failure to treat
Bacterial infections
Dental malpractice
Wrongful death

To ensure your claim produces positive results, Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers takes only strong medical malpractice cases. Our team has a thorough understanding of Connecticut malpractice guidelines. We carefully review your exact circumstances to determine if your injury warrants a medical malpractice claim. If it does, our attorneys aggressively pursue justice on your behalf.

While it is impossible to entirely avoid medical mistakes, some preventative measures may help protect you from certain errors. At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, help is available if you are a victim of medical malpractice.

Put the Power of Perkins to work for you

If you have been wrongfully injured, contact our experienced team of legal professionals. We offer you:

Free initial consultation
Flexible appointment schedule
Home visits for clients without transportation
Personal service through the Perkins case management system

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers operates on a contingency fee basis—if you do not receive money, we do not get paid. Call 800-Perkins today.

Serving clients throughout Connecticut

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers has offices in the New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford areas. Perkins investigators are ready to visit you to discuss your new case anywhere in or out of Connecticut.

In order to help you more quickly, please fill out the quick form and "Submit" or call 1-800-737-5467. A representative of the firm will call you ASAP.

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Ask Perkins:

I am injured but I do not have any money or any insurance. What can I do?

First, it is extremely important for you to go to a doctor, both for your health and to substantiate your case. Next, come to us. We work on a contingency fee basis and will not charge you any fees for our services unless we win your case. We will help you recover money to pay for your medical expenses.

With Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, clients never have to worry about legal fees while they are struggling to pay medical bills. We take care of you.
How can you help me?

Perkins can help you in a number of ways. We evaluate your case, determine if you are eligible for compensation, and develop a plan to gain you compensation. A case management team is assigned to your case. This team tracks all your paperwork and appointments and helps you document your medical records. We make sure you seek treatment for any new injuries. We will even drive you to the doctor’s office if you have no transportation.
How do I know if I have a claim?

The best, quickest way to find out if you have an injury case in Connecticut is to speak to a qualified legal professional. When you call Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, you speak to Dawn Soffer, our call intake manager. She writes a detailed report of your accident. Your case is then reviewed by an experienced staff member and a personal injury attorney.

We are honest and open. If we do not believe you have a valid injury case, we will let you know immediately.
Should I speak to another attorney about my case?

Some people are reassured by a second opinion. Many of our own clients come to us frustrated with the care—or lack of care—from their former lawyers. At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, we want you to feel confident and secure in your attorney selection. Our team works hard to ensure your experience with us is a good one.
An insurance company offered me a settlement shortly after I was injured. Should I take it?

Though the offer may be tempting, you should never take a settlement without consulting an attorney. Our Connecticut personal injury lawyers have extensive experience negotiating settlements. We know when an offer is fair compensation and when you are being low-balled. We do not let clients walk away with less than they deserve.

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