Medical malpractice is an act or omission by a health care provider which deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and which causes injury to the patient. Simply put, medical malpractice is professional negligence (by a healthcare provider) that causes an injury.

Malpractice may involve an incorrect diagnosis, improper prescription of drugs, mistakes during surgery or anesthesia, and a variety of other acts or failures to act by the health care provider.

Medical malpractice lawsuits have different requirements than other personal injury cases like automobile injuries. These cases are complex and costly. Expert witnesses are usually required to testify about what occurred and why it is medical malpractice. Most health care providers have insurance; so an insurance company is usually involved in the case and any settlement discussions.

If medical malpractice has likely occurred, an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice lawis best able to build the strongest case possible. It is wise to speak to an experienced and qualified medical malpractice attorney who can thoroughly evaluate your case. There are very strict time limits on when a case must be filed.

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