A malpractice lawyer typically handles cases in which a professional's negligent actions (or failures to act) result in harm to their client/patient. Medical malpractice, which involves negligence by a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare professional, is the most common type of malpractice case. This may include cases in which a medical professional failed to provide an accurate diagnosis, did not follow proper protocols during a procedure, or prescribed the wrong medication.
In addition to medical malpractice, a malpractice lawyer may also handle cases in other professional fields. For example, a lawyer may be able to represent a client who suffered financial losses due to an accountant's negligent tax advice. A real estate agent may be liable for malpractice if they failed to disclose known defects in a home or misrepresented important information.
It is important to note that not every mistake made by a professional constitutes malpractice. In order to establish a malpractice claim, a plaintiff must demonstrate that the professional had a duty to provide a certain level of care, that they breached that duty, and that this breach caused harm to the plaintiff. Additionally, malpractice claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which varies depending on the jurisdiction.
If someone believes they may have a malpractice case, it is important for them to contact an experienced malpractice lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyer will be able to carefully evaluate the case and advise the potential client on the likelihood of success and the potential damages they may be entitled to.
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