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What types of cases does a malpractice lawyer typically handle?

Malpractice Law

As a malpractice lawyer, I typically handle cases where a licensed professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, fails to properly perform their duties, resulting in harm or injury to their patient or client.

Malpractice cases can involve a wide range of professions, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, dental malpractice, and even accounting malpractice. In medical malpractice cases, the focus is on a healthcare professional's failure to properly diagnose, treat, or advise a patient, resulting in injury or harm. Legal malpractice cases may involve a lawyer's failure to provide adequate representation or legal advice to a client, resulting in financial or legal harm.

In order to prove malpractice, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty of care, and that this breach directly caused the plaintiff's harm. It's important to note that not every bad outcome in a professional setting qualifies as malpractice – there must be a clear and provable failure to meet professional standards.

When pursuing a malpractice case, it's important to gather evidence and documentation to support the claim, as well as consult with experts in the relevant field to provide testimony and analysis. It's also worth noting that malpractice cases often involve complex legal and medical issues, and can be time-consuming and expensive to pursue.

If you believe you may have a malpractice claim, it's important to speak with a licensed attorney who specializes in this area of law to determine your options and next steps.