Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is professional negligence by a health care provider that causes injury. A claimant generally must prove the applicable standard of care, a departure from that standard, causation, and damages. A complication, poor outcome, or medical error does not automatically establish malpractice. Qualified experts commonly review records, imaging, laboratory results, policies, and the clinical timeline to determine what care was required and whether a proven departure caused harm.