Medical Malpractice

Learn about medical malpractice. Injury lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, nurses and other health care professionals.

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Medical malpractice occurs when patients are harmed by the actions (or inaction) of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Common types of cases in this area of law include childbirth injuries, medical misdiagnosis, surgery errors, and hospital related infections. Learn about common types of medical malpractice and legal issues like informed consent, medical negligence, and damage caps in medical malpractice cases.

Medical Malpractice Basics

Medical Malpractice Basics
What amounts to medical malpractice? What must the plaintiff show?
Medical Malpractice Questions & Answers
Browse some popular medical malpractice FAQ from claimants.
What is the “medical standard of care” in a malpractice case?

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

Common Errors by Doctors & Hospitals
What kinds of health care mistakes are behind most medical malpractice lawsuits?
Malpractice in the Emergency Room
The ER can be a hectic place, and serious treatment mistakes can happen.
Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis
How the wrong diagnosis or late diagnosis can amount to malpractice.
Medical Malpractice by a Nurse
When can a nurse's treatment error rise to the level of malpractice?
Vaccine Injuries: The Federal Compensation Program
An in-depth look at the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and injuries from childhood vaccines.

Medical Malpractice During Childbirth

Birth Related Medical Malpractice
Learn about birth-related injuries to babies and mothers -- who can sue, and what damages may be recovered.
Cerebral Palsy Caused by Medical Negligence
Medical treatment mistakes before and during childbirth can lead to the development of cerebral palsy.

Legal Elements of Medical Malpractice Cases

When Can the Hospital Be Sued for Malpractice?
Hospitals can be on the legal hook for their employees' medical negligence.
Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases
How lack of informed consent can have a big effect on a medical malpractice case.
The Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Claim
How the medical expert helps to establish a treatment error and prove the plaintiff's case.
Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice damages can include recovery for pain and suffering, medical bills, and reduced quality of life.
State-by-State Medical Malpractice Damages Caps
An in-depth look at state laws limiting compensation for medical malpractice plaintiffs.

Q&A on Medical Malpractice