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Medical Malpractice Liability<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Hanan Zaki, J.D., LL.M.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A medical professional or a health care business, such as a hospital, may be liable for medical malpractice. An act of medical malpractice can occur from inadequate medical care or medical errors.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Many people have encountered health care horror stories. Someone who had surgery discovered that a surgical tool was mistakenly left inside them, while others have been diagnosed with an illness they didn’t actually have.<\/p>\n

If you have had a similar experience, you might have a medical malpractice claim against a doctor, nurse, hospital, or care facility.<\/p>\n

FindLaw’s Medical Malpractice Liability section offers information on:<\/p>\n