Medical Malpractice
Understand the fundamentals of medical malpractice in the United States—key concepts, typical disputes, and how to protect your rights.
Quick Facts
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Medication errors
- Failure to treat
When do you need a lawyer?
If your health, liberty, finances, or immigration status are at stake, a licensed attorney can safeguard your interests, build evidence, and navigate procedure.
Tip: Keep records (contracts, bills, medical notes, letters). Deadlines like statutes of limitation can be short.
What a Medical Malpractice attorney does
Case Evaluation
Assess facts, legal claims, defenses, and expected outcomes.
Strategy
Choose negotiation, settlement, or litigation to optimize timelines and cost.
Evidence
Gather records, expert opinions, discovery responses, and sworn testimony.
Procedure
Handle filings, deadlines, hearings, motions, and trial preparation.
Resolution
Secure settlement, judgment, or administrative outcome where applicable.