Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare professional makes a mistake or fails to give proper care, and that failure causes harm to a patient. Each year in the United States, patients file an average of 20,000 medical malpractice lawsuits.

It’s not just about a bad outcome—it’s about care that falls below the accepted medical standard. In other words, if another reasonably skilled professional would have acted differently in the same situation, it may count as malpractice.

In cases of medical negligence, you have to determine what you’re trying to prove. Look into the standard of care that must be provided if there is a breach of care that led to your injury. Finding a lawyer for malpractice can also be helpful in your quest to seek justice.

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