Many people are surprised to learn that proving a medical mistake occurred is only part of a successful medical negligence claim.
In addition to showing that a healthcare professional provided substandard care, it must also be established that the mistake caused, or materially contributed to, the injury suffered.
For example, a delayed diagnosis, treatment error, or surgical mistake may amount to negligence. However, if the patient's outcome would have been the same regardless of the error, a claim may not succeed.
This legal concept is known as causation, and it is often one of the most complex and disputed aspects of medical negligence litigation.
At Kearney Law, we work closely with independent medical experts to investigate not only whether a mistake was made, but whether that mistake changed the outcome.
Because in medical negligence cases, the key question is often not:
"Was there a mistake?"
But:
"Did that mistake make a difference?"If you believe you have suffered harm as a result of medical treatment, our team can advise you on whether you may have grounds for a medical negligence claim.
