CONTENTS
- 1. How the Client Came to Visit Gumi Law Firm
- - How the Client Came to the Attorney Handling the Medical Lawsuit
- - Statutes Relevant to Medical Accidents
- 2. Details of Gumi Law Firm's Assistance
- - Attorney Handling the Medical Lawsuit Communicates With the Victim Several Times
- - Medical Litigation Attorney Emphasizes the Absence of Fault on the Client's Side
- 3. Settlement Reached With the Attorney's Assistance
- - If You Need the Assistance of a Medical Litigation Attorney
1. How the Client Came to Visit Gumi Law Firm
The client was the director of a plastic surgery clinic. A patient who had used the clinic claimed there were side effects related to a procedure and stated that the patient would proceed with a medical lawsuit. Wishing to reach a settlement, the client requested assistance from an attorney handling medical lawsuits at the Gumi office.
How the Client Came to the Attorney Handling the Medical Lawsuit
The client was the director of a certain plastic surgery clinic.
A patient who visited the client's clinic underwent procedures such as fillers.
The procedures were completed without issue at the clinic, and the clinic monitored the patient's progress and kept in regular contact with the patient.
The patient initially said there were no problems, but after some time suddenly complained that there were side effects.
The clinic asked the patient for a medical certificate containing a clear diagnosis of the side effects, but the patient said the patient could not provide one and gave only a unilateral notice of a lawsuit.
In the end, the client requested assistance from Gumi Law Firm in order to reach an amicable settlement with the patient.
Statutes Relevant to Medical Accidents
Gumi Law Firm advised that, if the client were sued, the client could face criminal punishment for occupational negligence causing injury as well as 🔗damages for a medical accident.
Medical negligence occurs when a medical practitioner, in performing a medical procedure, neglects the duty of care required in the course of the practitioner's duties and brings about an inappropriate outcome for the patient.
In that event, the following punishment may apply.
If the conduct amounts to occupational negligence causing injury or gross negligence causing injury, imprisonment without labor for not more than five years or a fine not exceeding twenty million won may be imposed under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Settlement of Medical Accidents.
In addition, civil liability for damages may also have to be borne.
■ Administrative Dispositions for Medical Accidents
A medical accident may also result in an administrative disposition under the Medical Service Act.
Administrative dispositions include revocation of an establishment permit, revocation of a doctor's license, suspension of qualification, suspension of business, closure of the clinic, and imposition of a penalty surcharge.
2. Details of Gumi Law Firm's Assistance
After conducting a thorough consultation with the client at Gumi Law Firm, the attorney handling the medical lawsuit proceeded with a settlement with the victim based on extensive experience in settlement representation.
Attorney Handling the Medical Lawsuit Communicates With the Victim Several Times
Gumi Law Firm communicated smoothly with the victim's side in order to align the parties' positions.
The firm then analyzed the conflict between the victim and the client and proceeded with a settlement.
Medical Litigation Attorney Emphasizes the Absence of Fault on the Client's Side
The attorney noted that the physician who performed the procedure on the victim had confirmed there were no side effects and proceeded with the procedure only after making a clear assessment.
The attorney emphasized that, although the client's hospital was not at fault, it proposed a settlement to resolve the matter promptly in light of the victim's continued complaints.
3. Settlement Reached With the Attorney's Assistance
The client asked the attorney to handle a settlement with the victim of the procedure. With the attorney's assistance, the victim abandoned the lawsuit and entered into a settlement.
If You Need the Assistance of a Medical Litigation Attorney
The client sought to reach a settlement with the victim, who complained of side effects from a procedure.
Through representation in the settlement, the client was able to reach an amicable settlement with the victim.
For a client who operates a hospital or similar facility, being sued in connection with a medical accident or medical negligence can result in collateral harm.
For this reason, many clients entrust an attorney experienced in medical matters with handling the settlement.
The attorney assists clients across all areas, including criminal, civil, and administrative matters.
If you are in a situation like the one above, you may at any time entrust the handling of a settlement to a 🔗Gumi attorney.
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