New York Medical malpractice lawyer - Marvin A. Cooper, P.C.

Medical Malpractice, also called medical negligence, is the failure of a medical professional to meet the standard of good medical practice in the field in which the medical professional practices. In general, there are three criteria to be met to have a legitimate claim of medical malpractice:

1. The health care provider failed his duty toward the patient and provided negligent care

2. The patient realized recognizable harm or loss from this care

3. The damages are a result of the doctor's mistake or misjudgment

Negligence by a health care provider can include an error in diagnosis, treatment or illness management. A legal case for medical malpractice can be brought against:

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