What types of cases does a malpractice lawyer typically handle?
As a malpractice lawyer, the type of cases typically handled are medical malpractice cases. These cases involve instances where a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital, deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient.
Examples of medical malpractice cases include misdiagnosis, negligent treatment, surgical errors, medication errors, and birth injuries. In order to prove medical malpractice, it must be shown that the healthcare provider breached the standard of care, that the breach caused the harm or injury, and that damages resulted from the harm or injury.
It is important to note that malpractice lawyers may also handle cases outside of the medical field, such as legal malpractice cases where an attorney has failed to provide adequate representation to a client. Additionally, malpractice law may vary from state to state, so it is important to consult with an experienced malpractice lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction for specific legal advice related to a particular case.