Requesting An Autopsy From A DC Area Hospital After Malpractice Is Suspected
Sometimes an autopsy will be performed if a person died unexpectedly, was in otherwise good health, or died after routine surgery, procedure, medication, etc., especially if they were a young person. And sometimes the cause of death is known without an autopsy – the person had cancer or some terminal disease for example.
But there are times when a family member may die unexpectedly and the only way to get answers as to what happened and why is to request an autopsy be performed. A pathologist will examine the body and review slides microscopically to determine the cause of death.
How can this help you?
If your loved one died due to a genetic condition or some preventable cause, this can help you and your family get medical attention and specific knowledge of your family health history. If a patient dies because of bad medical care, one of the elements to prove in any medical malpractice case is the cause of death – and autopsy findings can be critical evidence.
If a hospital or medical examiner won’t provide an autopsy, families can obtain a private autopsy – this just means they pay a private pathologist to perform the autopsy. Most hospitals have lists of local pathologists who perform autopsies. Do you have questions about a potential medical malpractice claim? Give us a call today at 202-393-3320 and also discover the truth about medical malpractice by reading our free, signature book “7 Symptoms of Medical Malpractice.”
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Story Of Success
After A Successful Settlement, a Severely Injured Young Man Now Has the Resources to Live Independently
July 26, 2022Mr. Kearney and Mr. Donahoe were excellent attorneys. They were very caring toward my son and myself. They always explained everything in detail and kept in touch with us, updating us about the case. Whenever we would call or needed a question answered, Mr. Kearney or his assistant was always there to help. My son and I are very happy and satisfied with the outcome of the case. Mr. Kearney and Mr. Donahoe were the best and I would highly recommend them to other people.
