Do I need to take my malpractice case to court?

This is a decision you and an experienced local Washington DC medical malpractice attorney must decide together and depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries. Medical practitioners typically carry insurance to pay compensation when a patient has been harmed due to substandard medical care, so filing an insurance claim is appropriate in many cases. However, when injuries are severe and require long-term expenses or when they have caused permanent scarring or disability, your attorney may recommend negotiating an out-of-court settlement or having a jury decide the outcome of your claim.