[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Medical malpractice in Alabama occurs when a healthcare provider causes their patient harm by failing to use the same reasonable diligence, care, and skill that another practitioner would have used in a similar case.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"\u201cDamages\u201d is the legal term for money someone receives from a lawsuit. There is no cap on compensation for economic and non-economic compensatory damages in Alabama malpractice cases. However, there is a limit on punitive damages.  Punitive damages are an additional award a judge or jury can make in a civil trial to punish the defendant and deter others from similarly negligent behavior. Under Alabama law, the cap on punitive damages is either $1.5 million or three times the compensatory damages \u2013 whichever is higher.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Thorough documentation is crucial in any malpractice case. This includes maintaining a record of all your medical interactions and symptoms, obtaining copies of all your relevant medical records, and photographing your injuries.  It\u2019s also crucial to follow all your prescribed treatments. However, you might want to seek a second medical opinion. Finally, you should hire an experienced medical malpractice attorney to help you develop a robust legal strategy.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"In Alabama, state law allows two years from the date you sustained an injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, the law also recognizes that some injuries do not appear right away. The discovery rule says that if an injury is not immediately apparent, you have six months from the date you discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury to file a lawsuit. That said, you must file a medical malpractice lawsuit within four years of the date you sustained the injury \u2013 no matter when you discovered it.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"Typically, it takes several months or longer to settle a medical malpractice claim. However, a case may take longer if it goes to trial, the defendant disputes the claim, or the case is especially complex. No matter how long the process takes, patience is crucial to maximizing your compensation and chances of success.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is Considered Medical Malpractice in Alabama?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Are There Caps for Medical Malpractice Damages in Alabama?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer2"},"name":"What Can I Do to Strengthen My Case?","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is There a Statute of Limitations for Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Alabama?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do Most Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Take?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#Question4"}],"name":"Dothan Medical Malpractice Lawyer","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Dothan Medical Malpractice Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]