What types of cases do malpractice lawyers handle?
As a malpractice lawyer, one handles cases where a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or accountant, has provided substandard services or care that results in harm or injury to a client or patient. Malpractice lawyers typically handle cases related to medical malpractice, legal malpractice, dental malpractice, accounting malpractice, engineering malpractice, and other types of professional malpractice.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases involve negligence or misconduct by healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, surgeons or any other medical professionals. This can include errors in diagnosis, treatment, or surgery, improper or delayed treatment, failure to diagnose an illness or disease, improper medication, surgical errors or equipment malfunctions, and other types of medical negligence.
Legal Malpractice
Legal malpractice cases involve negligence or misconduct by an attorney, such as a failure to properly represent a client or provide competent legal advice. Examples include missed deadlines, conflicts of interest, failure to file documents known to be necessary within a deadline, or other types of professional misconduct.
Dental Malpractice
Dental malpractice cases involve negligence or misconduct by a dentist or dental professional, such as improper diagnosis or treatment, failure to diagnose or treat oral disease, improper dental procedures or treatments, and other types of dental negligence.
Accounting Malpractice
Accounting malpractice cases involve negligence or misconduct by an accountant, tax professional, or other financial professional related to financial reporting, auditing, or taxation services they provide.
Engineering Malpractice
Engineering malpractice cases involve negligence or misconduct by an engineer related to their work on design, construction, or operation of a project.
It is important to note that malpractice cases can be complex and require the experience of a qualified legal professional to navigate. Additionally, statutes of limitations may place limits on the filing of malpractice claims, so it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible after the existence of the malpractice is discovered.