malpractice claims
Professional misconduct lawsuits
Malpractice claims are formal allegations that a professional—typically a doctor, lawyer, or accountant—failed to meet the standard of care expected in their field, causing harm to a client or patient.
The hospital settled several malpractice claims out of court.
The term appears most often in medical and legal contexts, where negligence or incompetence can result in significant damages.
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
- duty of careObligation to act reasonably
- do no harmAvoid causing injury
- pain and sufferingDistress from harm
- tort lawRules for civil wrongs
discovery phase · expert testimony · burden of proof · punitive damages · statute of limitations · appeals process · license revocation · out of court · ethics · liability · trial preparation · professional conduct · damages · deep pockets · informed consent · second opinion · cease and desist · litigation
- Legal Claimswrongful termination, back pay, unpaid wages, workplace injury, personal injury
- patient rightspatient rights, informed consent, patient advocacy, patient advocate, advance directive
- contingent liabilitiesguarantees, loan guarantees, warranties, indemnities, letters of credit
malpractice claimscriminal charges
Formal accusations of lawbreaking
criminal prosecution · criminal indictment · felony charges · misdemeanor charges · disciplinary actions
malpractice claimscommendations
Formal expressions of approval
excellence awards · peer recognition · clean record · best practices · board certification
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