Medical Malpractice Claim Steps

Summary

In Arkansas, to pursue a medical malpractice claim, you must establish a doctor-patient relationship, prove negligence in care, show direct causation of harm due to negligence, and demonstrate damages resulting from the harm. Consider consulting with a local attorney to explore your legal options.

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If I went to the hospital and they put a stent that was too small in me. But didn't realize it till 3 months later after I still had chest pains and they had to put two more stents in me, can I sue for malpractice
It sounds like you might have a potential medical malpractice case. In Missouri, medical malpractice requires proof of:
- A doctor-patient relationship
- Negligence in care
- Direct causation of harm due to negligence
- Damages resulting from the harm
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
In arkansas
In Arkansas, the requirements for a medical malpractice claim include:
- A doctor-patient relationship
- Negligence in providing care
- Direct causation of harm due to negligence
- Damages resulting from the harm
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?