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Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, hospital, etc.) provides care that falls below the accepted standard of care, and that substandard care causes injury or death to the patient. Not every bad outcome is malpractice - medicine is not perfect. Malpractice requires proving negligence that caused harm.

You may have a case if: (1) A healthcare provider made a mistake or failed to provide proper care; (2) That failure was below the accepted standard of care; (3) The failure caused you harm (injury, worsening condition, death); (4) You suffered damages (medical expenses, pain, lost income). An attorney with medical consultants can evaluate whether you have a viable case.

Proving malpractice requires: (1) Establishing the standard of care - what a competent provider would have done; (2) Showing the defendant's care fell below that standard; (3) Proving the substandard care caused your injury. Expert medical testimony is required for all three elements. You must also prove damages.

Malpractice deadlines vary by state and are often shorter than other injury cases - typically 1-3 years from the date of injury or discovery. Some states have "discovery rules" that start the clock when you should have discovered the malpractice. Claims against government hospitals may have much shorter notice requirements. Consult an attorney promptly.

Case value depends on: severity and permanence of injury, medical expenses (past and future), lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the strength of evidence. Some states cap certain damages in malpractice cases. Cases can range from hundreds of thousands to many millions of dollars. A thorough evaluation is needed to estimate value.

Yes, hospitals can be liable for: (1) Negligence of their employees (nurses, technicians); (2) Negligent credentialing of doctors; (3) Understaffing or inadequate supervision; (4) Defective equipment or supplies. In some cases, doctors are independent contractors, limiting hospital liability. An attorney can analyze who is liable in your case.