Day: April 27, 2020

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other medical practitioner inadvertently harms their patients. Although state rules regarding medical malpractice claims vary, some principles and broad categories of rules apply to most cases.  Below are some statistics on medical malpractice.   Medical Malpractice Statistics Medical malpractice is a safety hazard in the U.S. that results in thousands of injuries and deaths every year. Here are a few facts to keep in mind, provided by the Medical Malpractice Center: Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. There are approximately 100,000 deaths every year in the