KevinMD September 24, 2024
Jorge Sanchez, MD and Menahil Shahid

Medical providers play a crucial role in your health and well-being, so expecting them to perform their duties with care and competence is natural. However, if they fall short and make errors, you can file a medical malpractice claim to seek accountability for any harm they cause.

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional provides care that falls below the accepted standard expected in their field.

When studying medical malpractice, it is essential to understand why medical health care practitioners and providers face legal proceedings, how often, from whom, etc. This article is a deeper dive into medical malpractice statistics to uncover the most filed claims, the recuperation received by claim filers, demographics, and more.

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