--- title: What kind of cases do malpractice lawyers handle? description: "\"Learn about the different types of medical malpractice cases that attorneys at Legal Faqs handle. From surgical errors to misdiagnosis, our lawyers are experienced in representing victims of medical negligence. Discover how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.\"" image: https://www.legalfaq.ai/hubfs/LegalFAQ/malpractice-legal-faqs.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/what-kind-of-cases-do-malpractice-lawyers-handle-2#main-content) [LegalFAQ.ai](https://www.legalfaq.ai/) - [Home](https://www.legalfaq.ai) - [Blog](https://www.legalfaq.ai/blog) - [FAQ Library](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/all) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.legalfaq.ai) - [Blog](https://www.legalfaq.ai/blog) - [FAQ Library](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/all) - [Ask a question](https://www.legalfaq.ai/ask) [Ask a question](https://www.legalfaq.ai/ask) [All posts](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/all) April 16, 2023 # What kind of cases do malpractice lawyers handle? ![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 ## Malpractice Lawyers: Handling Cases of Professional Negligence Malpractice lawyers handle cases involving medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and other types of professional negligence. Medical malpractice cases involve health care professionals, such as doctors or nurses, who fail to exercise reasonable care in providing treatment to patients, causing injury or harm to the patient. Legal malpractice cases involve lawyers who breach their professional duties to clients, resulting in harm or financial loss to the client. Other types of professional malpractice cases include accounting malpractice, engineering malpractice, and architectural malpractice, among others. Malpractice lawyers typically conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged malpractice, including gathering evidence, consulting with medical or other experts, and reviewing medical records, contracts, or other relevant documentation. They may then file a lawsuit on behalf of the injured party, alleging negligence or breach of duty on the part of the professional in question. It is important to note that malpractice cases can be complex and challenging to litigate, requiring a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who specializes in this field. In addition, there are often strict time limits for filing a malpractice claim, so it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible if you suspect that you or a loved one has been the victim of malpractice. 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