Medical Malpractice

Understanding medical negligence and your rights as a patient.

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care expected in their field, resulting in injury to the patient. This can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to treat.

Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim

• A doctor-patient relationship existed
• The doctor owed a duty of care
• The doctor breached that duty
• The breach caused injury
• Damages resulted from the injury

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
• Surgical errors
• Medication errors
• Anesthesia mistakes
• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Inadequate follow-up care