IOWA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
In Iowa, Medical Malpractice - med mal, medical negligence - happens when a health care provider's treatment of a patient falls below an acceptable medical standard of care for a similarly situated medical authority. Negligence may occur either as an act or an omission depending on the situation. Common actions/omissions that result in malpractice lawsuits include:
If you are injured and think that your injury is because of treatment received by an Iowa medical care provider, it is bly recommended that you promptly speak to an Iowa medical malpractice attorney.
Who Can Commit Malpractice In Iowa?
“Healthcare providers” in Iowa may be responsible for medical malpractice. Such medical professionals include any organization or person licensed to provide health care or other medical services in Iowa. Some examples include physicians, hospitals, chiropractors, assisted living facilities, nurses, medical technicians, dentists, psychologists, physical therapists and certified social workers. Any questions you may have concerning who is or is not a healthcare provider should be directed to an Iowa med mal lawyer.
Iowa Medical Malpractice Statutes of Limitation
In Iowa, when a patient is injured because of a medical treatment provider's negligence, the patient must file a claim for medical malpractice within two years of the injury, or, if the injury is not immediately discoverable, within two years of discovery. But, in no event may the lawsuit be filed more than six years after the injury.
If the injured party is a minor under eight years old, he has two years or until his tenth birthday to file suit, whichever is later. Minors over age eight, however, must file within two years, just like adults.
It is crucial that you contact an Iowa medical malpractice lawyer if you intend to file suit, to ensure that all filing deadlines are met and that your claim is not barred for being untimely filed.
Damages Limitations On Iowa Medical Malpractice Claims
The State of Iowa does not put a cap on non-economic (compensation determined by the jury), or on punitive (damages designed to punish a defendant for bad behavior) damages. Speaking with an Iowa med mal attorney is crucial to understanding your claim recovery options.
How To File A Iowa Medical Malpractice Claim
Med mal cases can be incredibly complex and detailed. As such, if you think that your injury results from medical malpractice, it is highly recommended that you contact an Iowa medical malpractice attorney to help file your claim on time, deal with the insurance companies and their lawyers who represent the medical provider, and argue your case in court if necessary. A medical malpractice case generally requires the involvement of medical expert witnesses, depositions, and often the filing of suit against several defendants, including (but not limited to) physicians, nurses, and/or manufacturers whose defective medical equipment caused the injury. To ease your mind and make the process of filing suit less stressful, hire an experienced Iowa med mal lawyer to help you through the expensive, lengthy and intricate Iowa medical malpractice procedure.
Iowa Code Annotated
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