Many of our customers want to know the difference between medical malpractice and negligence. For example, often we hear the statement, "my doctor was negligent, but I don't know whether he committed wrongdoing."  What you need to understand is that there really is no difference between negligence and misconduct, except when it comes to prove your case.

Negligence
Negligence is the failure to use ordinary care.  If the proof think negligence we in General, would do of what a reasonable person in the same situation.  This is the "reasonable man." referred to as standard in a case of accident car would, for example, check, whether a reasonable person, that speed driven or that distraction would have involved.

Misconduct
Cases of misconduct are proven by expert testimony.  We do not see what would a reasonable person.  Instead, we would check whether the standard of care physician in the medical community followed.  Medical experts are therefore used to determine, whether the doctor not this standard care the.

Virginia medical malpractice cases are not easy to prove.  If you suspect that you should actions or lack of victim, by your doctor talk with an experienced Fairfax medical malpractice attorney.

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