Medical malpractice can occur when a physician, nurse, surgeon, or another medical professional breaches the standard of care during treatment, causing a preventable injury. The standard of care refers to the procedures a medical professional must follow when a patient seeks treatment. When you file a medical malpractice claim, you must prove that the medical professional not only breached the standard of care but that you suffered an injury as a result.
As you can see, a medical malpractice case can be very complex, and proving negligence can be challenging.