If you have suffered certain injuries due to the negligence or fault on part of the doctor or the hospital, you have the legal right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit and seek compensation. The judgment of such lawsuits often comes in the favor of the victims, but it will sill depend on how efficiently you handle the process. You must be well aware of the legal procedure and how to proceed with the same. If the judgment comes in your favor, the court may order the responsible party to pay of the damage; you have the right to be compensated for everything including the resulting medical bills, lost wages because of injuries, and even for your pain and sufferings. Following are the five basic steps that you must take in this regard.