Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Loans

Uplift Legal Funding and Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Loans

Medical procedures, whether elective or necessary, are a scary ordeal. Even if things go right, there can be a substantial recovery time and ‘normal’ side effects. These can hinder a person for weeks, months, or even permanently. Nothing is harder, however, than when a doctor doesn’t proceed with the proper standard of care or makes a careless mistake. The effects of medical malpractice can result in additional surgeries, catastrophic side effects, or even death. Uplift provides medical malpractice lawsuit loans to help you get by while waiting for your case to settle.

What’s more, medical malpractice cases can take years to resolve, further adding to the stress of recovery for the patient. The stress that results from these cases is immense. For some who can’t work and who have bills piling up, non-recourse legal funding or a lawsuit loan can help.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Legal dictionaries define it as “improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional.” This can take many forms, though. Doctors often fail to diagnose problems or give incorrect prescriptions.

A surgeon can accidentally cut or damage surrounding organs or tissue. Other times, sanitary issues, improper bandaging, or neglect of a patient can cause harm. Some surgeons accidentally leave gloves or tools inside the body after sewing the patient up! The list goes on and on. One thing consistent in all instances of medical malpractice is that the grief it causes patients and their loved ones is especially trying.

National statistics

Ten percent of all deaths in the United States are the result of medical errors or mistakes. From 2006 to 2016, there were a total of 143,713 payments made to victims of medical malpractice.

The top four states with the most medical malpractice lawsuits are California, Texas, Florida, and New York. These states also have some of the largest populations.

In those states, there are a total of 129,749 practicing physicians, 53,301 of whom had to make payments for medical malpractice. Of those medical professionals, 17,085 were required to seek reinstatement after the reports were issued.

Common medical malpractice claims

Below, we have listed some of the most common medical malpractice claims:

• Misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis – The most common form of malpractice, this occurs when a doctor does not properly diagnose a condition whose symptoms would be apparent to other physicians.
• Childbirth – This occurs when a doctor does not handle the baby correctly during delivery.
• Anesthesia – There are multiple things that can go wrong when administering anesthesia. If a doctor does not follow proper protocol, it can lead to serious injuries.
• Infection – Not properly disinfecting an area of the body can lead to infection.
• Medical errors – These include not properly reviewing a patient’s history before prescribing medication.
• Surgical errors – These include leaving foreign objects inside the body.
• Informed consent – This involves failing to ensure the patient has given express informed consent for a procedure.

Who can be held liable?

There are several different parties that can be held liable in your medical malpractice lawsuit. Below, we have listed several healthcare-related entities and whether you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit against them.

• Doctors – Because most doctors are independent contractors, lawsuits must be filed against them directly instead of the hospital.
• Medical practitioners – There is often limited liability insurance covering certain medical practitioners; therefore, you may have to pursue the facility.
• Hospitals and facilities – You can sue the facility in lieu of a practitioner; this is called vicarious liability.
• Pharmaceutical companies – If the company failed to properly warn about hazards in its product, you may seek compensation.

Qualifying for Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Loans

Getting lawsuit funding for your medical malpractice claim is easy. If you can answer yes to the following questions, you could qualify:

• Attorney – Do you have an attorney handling your case?
• 18 and above – Are you 18 years old or older?
• Documentation – Does your attorney have documents showing your injuries and proving the doctor was negligent, as well as legal pleadings?
• Expert report or affidavit of merit – Unless the case is very clear-cut, most funding companies require that one of these be available for review.

The application process takes only a brief phone call. If your case qualifies, we request and often receive case documents from your attorney shortly after. Our underwriters review the information, speak to your attorney if necessary, and determine if your medical malpractice case is suitable for funding. Many times, we have an answer for you in as little as a couple of days.

Let us help you bridge the gap between injury and compensation. Apply online or give us a call at (800) 385-3660 to get started.

How Much is My Medical Malpractice Case Worth?

Medical malpractice cases are tough to value because a few key issues require attention. In many cases, an expert witness is needed to testify or report on how the defendant breached the standard of care.

Even in cases without an expert, it must be determined that the doctor did something outside the standard of care that caused harm. (Note: Because many medications and procedures come with inherent risks, the damages caused by the malpractice must fall outside these normal risks.)

Depending on the extent of the injuries and how egregious the malpractice was, these cases can settle for tens of thousands to millions of dollars, like the 2016 verdict for Celeste and Ignacio Trevino.

How Long Will My Medical Malpractice Case Take to Settle?

This is where insurance companies get you. Med mal cases are not easy to litigate. Between the cost and time of lining up experts and the more complex pleadings needed, these cases can take years.

Insurance companies have the means to extend these cases legally by asking for additional documents and requiring additional medical exams. They know that most plaintiffs can’t work and will need to settle their cases soon. This plays into their hands, and they can often settle cases for lower amounts this way.

One way to prevent that from happening is to get a medical malpractice lawsuit loan. With a lawsuit loan from Uplift Legal Funding, you will be able to make ends meet without worrying. As a result, insurance companies won’t be able to force you into taking a low settlement because you can’t work.

Reliable Lawsuit Loans for Your Medical Malpractice Case

There are many legal funding companies out there, but not every company provides medical malpractice lawsuit funding. Uplift Legal Funding specializes in lawsuit loans for medical malpractice claims—our underwriters are very knowledgeable about the intricacies of these cases. Furthermore, we can review these cases more quickly than many other firms. We also strive to do our best for our clients. From the rates we offer to the updates we provide, we treat each client as our #1 priority.

Contact us now to begin the application process. You can reach us at (800) 385-3660 or apply online.