Simply put, Medical Malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to meet the standard of care provided by other medical professionals and expected by patients; this negligence must result in loss of income or injury to his or her patient. The medical professional may be a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, specialist, hospital worker, or the hospital itself.

Medical malpractice can take several forms, including:

• Failure to diagnose a condition, such as cancer
• Misdiagnosis of a patient's symptoms
• Failure to provide appropriate treatment for a patient's medical condition
• Surgical errors, such as performing a procedure on the wrong part of the body
• Anesthesia errors

In order to recover compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit, the patient must be harmed in some way by the doctor's error. The laws regarding medical negligence vary by state and it is a highly specialized area of law. Therefore, if you have suffered an injury as a result of a doctor's error, it is important to find a medical malpractice lawyer who was experience handling these types of cases. A lawyer who is familiar with the medical and legal standards that apply to your case will be able to provide you with the best chance of recovering fair compensation.