All surgeries carry some risk, but some carry more than others. Certain procedures carry high risks for complications and even death. But even when an injury or death occurs during\u00a0or after high-risk surgeries, medical malpractice may\u00a0still occur. Medical malpractice laws exist in order to protect patients from negligent medical treatment, even in high-risk situations.<\/p>\n
Medical Malpractice Claims<\/strong><\/p>\n Medical malpractice claims permit patients to recover damages based on negligent medical care. In medical malpractice claims, a plaintiff has to prove that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care, and that the plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as a result of the breach of the standard of care.<\/p>\n In order to win a medical malpractice claim, a patient has to show that a health care provider breached the standard of care. The standard of care is what other health care providers in the same specialty would use in the same or similar circumstances. Medical malpractice cases demand experienced attorneys and medical experts who can explain what the standard of care is and how it was breached. If a malpractice claim is successful, a plaintiff may be able to recover damages, not just for economic costs\u00a0such as\u00a0medical bills but also for noneconomic forms of harm,\u00a0including\u00a0lost income and mental anguish.<\/p>\n