Illustrations of Malpractice Suits
A doctor or hospital may be held liable for medical malpractice if they cause an injury by deviating from routine medical practice. This violation of duty may be evil or intentional, and the repercussions may be compensatory or severe. In addition, under the legal idea of vicarious responsibility, the employer of a negligent medical provider can also be held accountable for patient damage. In such situations, a patient may be entitled to sue both the negligent healthcare professional and their employer. A significant cause of medical malpractice lawsuits is a physician's failure to recognize a potentially fatal ailment. For example, this would be the case if a physician failed to recognize that an umbilical cord prolapse offers a life-threatening risk. This carelessness causes brain damage to the infant, which needs a delayed C-section. The second instance of medical malpractice is when a physician or institution fails to diagnose a patient correctly. This can result in ineffect