Types of Malpractice Cases
As a malpractice lawyer, there are several types of cases that you may typically handle. These cases involve professional negligence by a healthcare provider, attorney, or other professional who fails to provide the standard of care that is expected of them. Here are some examples of malpractice cases that a malpractice lawyer may handle:
Medical Malpractice
These cases involve negligence or misconduct by medical professionals such as doctors, nurses or other healthcare providers. Some examples of medical malpractice include surgical errors, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, prescription drug errors, birth injuries, wrongful death, and failure to obtain informed consent.
Legal Malpractice
These cases involve negligence or misconduct by attorneys. Some examples of legal malpractice include failure to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations, conflicts of interest, breach of fiduciary duty, and failure to pursue a case with due diligence.
Financial Advisor and Stockbroker Malpractice
These cases involve misconduct or negligence by financial advisors, stockbrokers or other financial professionals. These cases may involve investment fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, or other forms of misconduct.
Accountant Malpractice
These cases involve misconduct or negligence by accountants, auditors or other financial professionals. These cases may involve fraudulent financial statements, failure to detect fraud, or other forms of misconduct.
Overall, a malpractice lawyer is responsible for helping clients who have been injured or harmed due to the actions or inactions of a professional such as a healthcare provider, attorney or other professional. It is important to note that each jurisdiction has its own laws governing malpractice cases, so it is important to consult with an experienced attorney in your jurisdiction if you believe you have a malpractice case.
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