Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to patient harm. Not every medical mistake qualifies.
However, when a doctor, nurse, or hospital fails to meet the standard of care, it may be malpractice. To prove a medical malpractice case, these four elements must be present:
- Doctor-Patient Relationship: The healthcare provider must have been responsible for your treatment.
- Negligence: The provider must have acted below the accepted medical standard of care.
- Injury or Harm: You must show that negligence directly caused your injury.
- Damages: The injury must have led to financial, physical, or emotional suffering.
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Examples of Medical Malpractice:
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failing to diagnose a serious condition in time.
- Surgical Errors: Operating on the wrong body part or leaving instruments inside a patient.
- Medication Mistakes: Prescribing the wrong drug or incorrect dosage.
- Birth Injuries: Preventable complications leading to harm to the baby or mother.
- Anesthesia Errors: Administering too much or too little anesthesia.
Legal Help for Medical Malpractice Victims
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to medical negligence, the Law Offices of Eslamboly Hakim can help you understand your rights and fight for justice. Our experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys will review your case and guide you through the legal process. Schedule a free consultation today!
