With the amendment in 'Consumer Protection Act 2019' the pecuniary jurisdiction of the Consumer Courts have been revised. Consequently nearly all medical matters would be at District commissions.
Additionally with a shift towards E-filing and hearing by video conferencing it would be possible for Dr. Sunil Khattri and Associates to help their PAN INDIA clients from Delhi itself.
Providing seamless legal services across India
FILING/DEFENDING A CASE OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE IN CONSUMER COURT
Dealing with Dr. Sunil Khattri & Associates which specializes in Medical Negligence gives you the peace of mind to know that the legal team handling your case has the experience and knowledge to handle such complex matters.
Filing a Medical Negligence Case on behalf of PATIENT
Initial Discussion
The first thing we do is to listen to our clients. Our team is fully trained to ask the right questions to ensure that our legal teams can objectively assess whether or not you are a victim of medical negligence. We would always render sound advice and would suggest that frivolous medical negligence should be avoided in case of no medical negligence.
Medical Records
You have to supply complete medical records of your case which are the backbone of your case.
Preparation and Filing of a Consumer Complaint
Our team of experts in medicine and law would prepare your complaint and file it in the appropriate forum.
Admission Hearing and follow up
Domain expertise, efficiency, effectiveness and excellent court skills are key drivers to success at Dr Sunil Khattri & Associates.
Defending a Medical Negligence Case on behalf of DOCTORS/HOSPITALS
Initial Discussions and Copy of Complaint
The first thing we do is listen to our doctor, who is alleged of medical negligence. Our team of Medical Lawyers is fully trained to ask the right questions to ensure the correct assessment whether or not you have committed medical negligence. We would always render sound advice and would suggest that whether or not the case is defensible.
In case the case is weak and not defensible, we would advise the doctor/hospital to go for a settlement, and our team of experts can help the doctor/hospital to be able to arrive at the best settlement by the process of Alternate Dispute Redressal. This process helps avoid unnecessary and prolonged litigation.
Medical Records
In case our team advises on defending the case, then the doctor/hospital has to supply complete medical records of the case which.
Preparation and Filing of Written Statement
Based on discussions and examination of all medical records and the copy of the complaint, a written statement is prepared by our team of experts in medicine and law. The team would file it in the appropriate form within the prescribed thirty day period plus a grace period of another 15 days.
The law is very strict about this. If not done within the stipulated period, the doctor/hospital loses the right to file his version, and this omission may be harmful to the doctor/hospital.
Subsequent Hearings and follow up
Domain expertise, efficiency, effectiveness, and excellent court skills are key drivers to success at Dr. Sunil Khattri & Associates.