When collecting evidence in New Orleans medical malpractice cases, you must cover many bases. These cases require extensive and comprehensive evidence to prove that healthcare providers deviated from proper standards of care.
That’s where Sangisetty Law Firm comes in. We know that without proper evidence collection, even the most obvious cases can fail in court, which means you could lose a legitimate claim simply due to insufficient documentation.
Contact our experienced medical malpractice attorney today so we can begin effective evidence collection and case building.
Understanding What Evidence Matters
Not all medical records and documentation carry equal weight. Sangisetty Law Firm knows which evidence proves most critical to establishing negligence in New Orleans medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys obtain complete medical records, imaging studies, lab results, and surgical reports that form the foundation of your claim. We also identify gaps in documentation that suggest records were improperly maintained or altered.
Medical Records and Documentation
Your healthcare providers created detailed records of your treatment. These documents often contain the first evidence that something went wrong. We obtain these records promptly and review them thoroughly, looking for deviations from standard protocols, missed diagnoses, or inappropriate treatments. We examine progress notes, nursing notes, physician orders, and medication administration records for inconsistencies or omissions.
Imaging and Test Results
Medical imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI studies, and ultrasounds, provides visual evidence of your condition. Lab results, including blood work, cultures, and pathology reports, document what tests revealed. Our medical malpractice lawyers obtain all imaging studies and test results and have them reviewed by medical professionals to identify missed findings or misinterpretations.
Evidence Showing Your Timeline
Medical negligence often involves a sequence of errors or failures. We construct a detailed timeline showing when proper care was needed, what should have happened, and what actually occurred. This narrative helps clearly demonstrate how a provider’s actions or inactions caused your injury. Our lawyers mark critical dates, including initial presentation, diagnostic testing, diagnosis, treatment initiation, and injury onset.
Expert Analysis and Testimony
Louisiana law requires expert witness testimony in all medical malpractice cases. There are also specific requirements for a medical professional to qualify as an expert for the purposes of your claim. Our medical malpractice attorneys have access to a network of qualified experts who can identify medical negligence and provide a formal opinion on whether your provider deviated from the required standard of care.
Many cases hinge on the quality of the expert testimony, and without this solid evidence, the claim process might not even get started.
Hospital Policies and Procedures
Hospitals maintain policies and procedures governing how care should be delivered. We obtain relevant policies and procedures that establish what should have been done. When actual care deviated from written policies, that evidence strongly supports negligence claims.
Witness Statements
We interview healthcare workers who were present during relevant events. Nurses, technicians, and other staff members often have observations that support your case. We obtain their recollections of what occurred and what they observed. Written incident reports or quality assurance investigations may also be available.
Preserving Evidence
Early evidence collection prevents loss or alteration of documents. Hospital records may be purged if not requested promptly. We move quickly to preserve all evidence relevant to your claim. We serve preservation notices on healthcare providers, ensuring they maintain all documents related to your case.
Louisiana-Specific Standards
Medical malpractice law in Louisiana has specific requirements and standards that differ from other states. Sangisetty Law Firm understands Louisiana’s medical malpractice statutes, Louisiana Evidence Code requirements, and how New Orleans courts evaluate evidence in medical negligence claims.
Our New Orleans Attorney Can Help Gather Necessary Evidence for Your Medical Malpractice Claim
When you’re injured by medical negligence, collecting evidence in New Orleans medical malpractice cases requires systematic investigation and legal knowledge. Contact our attorneys at Sangisetty Law Firm today to discuss how we can pursue the compensation you deserve.
We serve injured individuals throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.