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We like to believe that our medical team is always working in our best interest and providing appropriate medical care. However, if you believe that you have received substandard care from your nurse practitioner, you should contact a Connecticut nurse practitioner malpractice lawyer sooner rather than later.
Our team of Connecticut personal injury attorneys at Connolly Brennan Ralabate PC is here to help you hold your negligent nurse practitioner accountable for the harm they caused.
Realizing that a professional you trusted has hurt you can make the process of finding a firm to represent you so much more stressful. At Connolly Brennan Ralabate, PC, we understand the vulnerable position you are in. There are a few things you should know about our team:
Our nurse practitioner malpractice lawyers have an in-depth understanding of Connecticut laws as they relate to professional conduct, licensing, and malpractice. We will push back against the insurance company and pour everything we have into seeing your case through to recover the compensation you need.
There is a fine line between nurse practitioner negligence and medical malpractice. Malpractice always includes negligence, but the negligent treatment must cause harm, where the victim sustains losses, for it to qualify as malpractice.
To support your claim of malpractice from your nurse practitioner, you must show an established professional relationship, that they violated their duty of care to you as a patient, and that this violation caused injury. Some examples of malpractice might include:
A nurse practitioner can provide care similar to that of a physician, but they are limited to their scope of practice and should ensure treatment aligns with the agreed standard of care.
Most civil claims are subject to a statute of limitations. Statute 52-584 of the Connecticut General Statutes allows an injury victim two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit against your provider.
You may be eligible for a tolling or extension of the statute based on your specific circumstances. However, it is best to speak with an attorney to confirm the amount of time you have. Failing to file your lawsuit within the allotted time will waive your right to pursue compensation.
Nurse practitioners are typically well educated and highly qualified to provide medical care. However, this level of education and qualification comes with an equal level of responsibility. When they fail to provide treatment that aligns with the expected standard of care, they should be accountable for violating your trust and threatening your well-being.
Pursuing compensation for the damage they caused allows you to recover some of what you lost, but also to seek public accountability, closure, and possibly prevent them from hurting someone else. You do not have to suffer in silence. Call Connolly Brennan Ralabate PC for a free case consultation today.