How to Gather Evidence for Medical Negligence Claims

Introduction Even with the best efforts of medical professionals, adverse outcomes remain an unfortunate reality in healthcare. Patients may feel dissatisfied with the care they receive, however, such dissatisfaction alone does not constitute medical negligence . Patients and healthcare providers must understand what constitutes negligence and what evidence is required to support such claims. The Definition of Medical Negligence Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider breaches their duty of care to a patient, resulting in harm. In addition to financial harm, the patient may suffer mental agony for himself or his family members. A negligence case must meet the following criteria: The provider's actions fell below the standard of care expected in the circumstances. The patient was directly harmed as a result of the breach. Such harm resulted in measurable losses such as physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial expenditures. Having an unfavorable outcome from ...