How long does a medical malpractice case take to complete?
Each case is different. Delay can be caused by a variety of factors:
· Crowded court dockets,
· Difficulty in obtaining medical documentation,
· Difficulty in obtaining testimony from witnesses, or
· Busy lawyers, medical experts and plaintiffs
These and other factors play a part in how quickly a case resolves. In general, if negotiations result in settlement, the time involved will be significantly shorter than taking the case to trial.
Where malpractice is clear and the case is uncomplicated (where a sponge or other medical instrument has been left in the patient, e.g.) the case will generally be settled more quickly.
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