10 Things Everyone Makes Up About The Word “Malpractice Lawsuit.”
What is a Malpractice Claim?
A malpractice claim is a suit against a medical professional to recover harm caused by a negligent diagnosis or treatment. To prove a medical malpractice case one must demonstrate that the doctor's actions violated the standard of care that is accepted.
Patients must be able to show that the negligence of the doctor caused their injury. This will require evidence such as medical bills and pay stubs as well as expert testimony.
Duty of care
A doctor has a duty to perform their duties in accordance with the medical standard of care. This means they must treat a patient the way that a doctor of the same type and training would under the same or similar circumstances. If a doctor fails the standard of care and a patient is hurt the doctor could be held ...