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 March 31, 2023

# What kind of cases can a Malpractice lawyer handle other than medical malpractice?

![Picture of Chris Battis](https://www.legalfaq.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/battis-mug.jpg?width=50&name=battis-mug.jpg) By  [Chris Battis](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/author/chris-battis)  ·   1 minute read

**A malpractice lawyer can handle cases related to professional negligence, breach of duty, and breach of contract.** Although medical malpractice typically springs to mind when discussing malpractice law, there are many other professions, where negligence can have serious consequences, that may be subject to malpractice lawsuits.

Here are some examples of cases that a malpractice lawyer can handle, other than medical malpractice:

1. **Legal malpractice:** When a lawyer fails to fulfill their obligations to their client or makes mistakes that result in harm, they may be sued for legal malpractice.
2. **Accounting malpractice:** When an accountant fails to comply with accounting regulations or makes errors that negatively affect their clients, they may be sued for accounting malpractice.
3. **Architectural malpractice:** When an architect makes design errors or fails to comply with building codes, they may be sued for architectural malpractice.
4. **Engineering malpractice:** When an engineer violates industry standards or designs faulty products that cause harm, they may be sued for engineering malpractice.
5. **Financial malpractice:** When a financial advisor provides poor investment advice or makes unsuitable investment choices, they may be sued for financial malpractice.

In order to build a strong malpractice case, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the professional in question breached their duty of care and that this breach caused them harm. Expert testimony is often crucial to winning a malpractice case, as it can help establish the industry standards that should have been followed and the ways in which the defendant deviated from those standards.

It is important to note that the statute of limitations for malpractice cases varies depending on the jurisdiction and the type of malpractice involved, so it is important to consult with a qualified malpractice attorney as soon as possible if you believe that you have been the victim of negligence.

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