Types of
Medical malpractice is a broad claim that encompasses a variety of medical fields. The following claims are incorporated under the broad umbrella of medical malpractice claims:
- Birth injuries such as those resulting from birth asphyxia or forceps injuries that may cause more serious conditions like cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to conduct the appropriate medical tests
- Wrongful death
- Spinal cord injuries resulting from a physician’s negligence
- Failure to diagnose cancer, impending heart attacks, appendicitis, or other common conditions
- Traumatic brain injuries resulting from a physician’s negligence
- Failure to treat
- Medication and pharmaceutical errors
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
