Understanding Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care that a reasonably competent professional would provide in similar circumstances. This failure can result in significant harm to the patient. To establish a case of medical malpractice, there are several key elements that
Negligence is a term commonly used in legal circles. Its root word, ‘negligent,’ holds significant importance and understanding it can shed light on many legal issues. In general, a negligent act arises from carelessness, inattentiveness, or the mere failure to act reasonably under particular circumstances. Everyone in society has a