Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider causes injury through negligence or omission. To qualify legally, the provider must have breached the standard of care and caused direct harm.
Cases often involve:
Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
Surgical errors
Birth injuries
Medication mistakes
Failure to obtain informed consent
To succeed in a malpractice claim, you must prove:
A doctor-patient relationship existed
The provider breached the standard of care
This breach directly caused injury
You suffered damages (physical, emotional, financial)
Most states have a two- to three-year statute of limitations. You’ll need medical records, expert testimony, and a qualified attorney to assess the strength of your case. Some states also require a certificate of merit from a medical expert.
Medical malpractice cases are complex and heavily defended. A skilled attorney will help you gather evidence, meet legal deadlines, and pursue maximum compensation for pain, suffering, and medical expenses.