Medical
What is Medical Malpractice?
Professional negligence by a healthcare provider whose treatment falls below the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death to the patient.
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims require proof that the healthcare provider owed a duty to the patient, breached the standard of care, caused harm, and that the patient suffered damages. Expert testimony is typically required to establish the standard of care and breach.
Examples
- 1Surgical errors leaving instruments inside patients
- 2Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions
- 3Medication errors causing adverse reactions
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