What are the most common types of malpractice claims that you handle?

As a lawyer, I have handled various malpractice claims during my practice. The most common types of malpractice claims that I handle include medical malpractice, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and engineering malpractice.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide a standard of care that a reasonable and prudent healthcare provider would provide under similar circumstances. This includes misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, surgical errors, medication errors, and birth injuries. If a patient or their representative believes that they have been harmed due to medical malpractice, they can pursue a legal claim for compensation.

Legal malpractice is a claim against a lawyer or law firm that arises from the lawyer's failure to provide competent, diligent, and professional legal services to a client. Examples of legal malpractice include missed deadlines, failure to follow a client's instructions, failure to file the correct documents, and conflicts of interest. If a client believes that their lawyer has committed malpractice, they can file a claim against the lawyer for damages.

Accounting malpractice occurs when an accountant fails to provide competent, diligent, and professional financial services to a client. This includes negligent financial advice, incorrect reporting, and breach of fiduciary duty. If a client believes that their accountant has committed malpractice, they can file a claim against the accountant for damages.

Engineering malpractice occurs when an engineer fails to provide competent, diligent, and professional engineering services to a client. This includes design errors, failure to follow safety protocols, and failure to meet industry standards. If a client believes that their engineer has committed malpractice, they can file a claim against the engineer for damages.

It's important to note that malpractice claims have specific requirements that must be met in order to file a claim. For example, in a medical malpractice claim, the injured party must prove that the healthcare provider deviated from the standard of care and that the deviation caused the injury. It's important to consult with a licensed attorney for guidance on how to pursue a malpractice claim.

In summary, the most common types of malpractice claims that I handle as a lawyer include medical malpractice, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and engineering malpractice. Each type of claim has specific requirements that must be met in order to file a claim. If you believe that you have been a victim of malpractice, it's important to consult with a licensed attorney for legal guidance.