Can I make a malpractice claim for every medical mistake?

Not every mistake can result in a malpractice claim. The doctor’s actions must be compared to a reasonable provider to determine if you have a case.

If the doctor’s actions were reasonable or did not directly cause any harm, you will not be eligible to make a claim. It is up to you to prove the doctor’s acts or omissions were unacceptable in a way that directly injured you.

The physician or care provider’s behavior is compared with a hypothetical average doctor with the same specialty and background. If your doctor provided care below the quality of care any reasonable physician would have offered, the physician can be liable for malpractice.