Why You’ll Want To Learn More About Malpractice Lawyers
Common Causes of Malpractice Litigation
Malpractice litigation is a tense process. Whether or not the error constitutes malpractice depends on whether the patient can establish four legal elements that include a professional obligation; breach of this duty; injury resulted from the breach and tangible damages.
Plaintiffs must also prove the facts using evidence, such as expert testimony and depositions.
Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose
The inability of a doctor to correctly diagnose an illness or injury can lead to grave complications, or even death. Incorrect diagnosis is a common reason for medical negligence. To prove negligence, the patient or their attorney must show that a competent doctor in similar circumstances and in the same specialty would not have missed the dia...