Medical law

When can compensation for medical malpractice be pursued?

Compensation for a medical error can be pursued when improper treatment, diagnosis, or a procedure caused harm to the patient's health. The key is to demonstrate the so-called error in the art - conduct inconsistent with current medical knowledge - and the connection between it and the harm caused.

Patients are entitled both to compensation for the costs of treatment and lost income, and to redress for the harm and suffering endured. We understand how difficult this situation is, which is why we handle the cases of patients from the Tri-City with full commitment and care for their comfort.

How to pursue claims for a hospital-acquired infection?

For a hospital-acquired infection, for example sepsis, staphylococcus or hepatitis, one may pursue damages and compensation from the medical facility. In this type of case, the construction of the so-called factual presumption is helpful - if the infection occurred in the hospital, the burden of proving due diligence often shifts to the facility.

We gather medical documentation, cooperate with expert witnesses and demonstrate negligence in the area of hygiene and sanitary procedures. We represent injured patients from Gdańsk, Gdynia and the entire Pomerania region in court and in settlement proceedings with the insurer.

What rights is a patient entitled to?

Every patient is entitled to the rights guaranteed by the Act on Patients' Rights and the Patients' Rights Ombudsman. These include, among others:

• the right to services consistent with current medical knowledge,
• the right to information about one's state of health and to give informed consent,
• the right of access to medical records,
• the right to respect for one's privacy and dignity.

When a patient's rights are violated, we help pursue compensation for harm, also for the very infringement of those rights - regardless of any injury to health. We support patients in their dealings with facilities in the Tri-City and across Poland.

How do you support medical facilities and staff?

We advise medical entities, doctors and medical staff on professional and civil liability. We provide support in proceedings before the professional liability commissioner, medical courts, and in civil cases brought by patients.

We also assist with implementing the GDPR in the healthcare sector - from the rules for keeping and disclosing medical records to the protection of patients' sensitive data. To medical facilities in Gdańsk and Gdynia we offer ongoing legal services tailored to the specifics of the industry.