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 March 24, 2023

# What kinds of cases do malpractice lawyers typically 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 typically handle cases involving professional negligence or misconduct by a licensed professional, such as a doctor, nurse, lawyer, accountant, or architect. These cases may involve a failure to adhere to recognized standards of care, errors in diagnosis or treatment, surgical errors, medication errors, or other forms of negligence or misconduct.

Medical malpractice cases are a common type of malpractice case, which involves harm caused by medical professionals due to negligence, as well as surgical error, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, and other medical errors. Legal malpractice cases, meanwhile, involve harm caused by lawyers due to negligence or misconduct, such as failing to meet deadlines, giving inaccurate advice, or breaching fiduciary duties.

Other examples of cases that may be handled by malpractice lawyers include accounting malpractice, which involves errors or misconduct by accountants or auditing firms in the handling of client finances, and architectural malpractice, which involves failures by architects to meet building codes or adequately design buildings.

It is important to note that malpractice cases can be complex and often require the expertise of a specialized attorney. Additionally, malpractice laws vary by state, and the statute of limitations for bringing a malpractice case can differ depending on the type of claim and other factors. Therefore, if you believe you have a potential malpractice case, it is essential to consult with an experienced malpractice lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.

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