First, take care of your health. Get whatever ongoing care you need, including a second opinion from a provider you trust — your health comes before any claim, and continuing appropriate treatment also documents the harm.
Second, request your complete medical records, including notes and imaging, and keep everything: bills, discharge papers, and a written timeline of what happened and when. Write down names, dates, and what was said while it is fresh. This record is the foundation of any evaluation.
Third, act promptly. Medical malpractice deadlines are strict and different from ordinary injury deadlines, and some states require pre-suit steps that take time — so the practical window is often shorter than it seems. A free review can obtain the full records, arrange expert evaluation, and tell you honestly whether you have a claim.