Medical Malpractice FAQs

Have you or a loved one been injured in a medical setting? Have you lost a loved one as the result of medical negligence? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Being injured in a medical setting as a result of medical negligence may be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Learn some basic information about medical malpractice with the following list of frequently asked questions.

What is medical malpractice?

Malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to provide care that meets a reasonable standard. If negligent care leads to damages, the injured party can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek financial compensation for their injuries.

How common is medical malpractice?

Unfortunately, medical malpractice is rather common and can include surgical errors, medication errors, birth injury, and many other scenarios. Studies estimate that almost 100,000 patients die each year because of medical negligence. Plus, thousands more are injured as a result. However, a mere 2 percent of these parties seek financial compensation through a malpractice lawsuit.

What kinds of damages can be covered under compensation?

When it comes to medical malpractice, you can sue for economic and non-economic damages. Those would include further medical expenses, loss of income, loss of income capacity, funeral costs, and pain and suffering. These things can all be applied to past, present, and future expenses related to the incident in question.

Who can sue for medial malpractice?

In a medical malpractice case the person who is injured can sue or the family of a deceased victim can sue on their behalf. If the injured party is a minor, such as in cases involving brain injury or other injuries caused during birth, the parents can sue to seek compensation for the child's care and future.

Who can be sued for medical malpractice?

Typically, physicians, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, hospitals, and emergency care professionals can be sued for medical malpractice. To determine if you may have a lawsuit, speak with experienced medical malpractice attorneys to review your case.