Who can I sue for medical malpractice?

The doctor or care provider who made a mistake may not be the only one to pursue a claim against.

Doctors may not always have sufficient funds to provide full compensation. You may need to take legal action against others, including the hospital, to have your losses fully covered.

Hospitals, health clinics and others who employ physicians can be held legally responsible in some cases. A hospital or healthcare center can be responsible if it was negligent in its policies or practices as compared to the standards set by a reasonably safe and effective health center in the area.

Hospitals and clinics can also be held responsible for actions and omissions of employees. If a nurse, doctor, orderly or other staff member was negligent when providing care to a patient in the ordinary course of work, the acts of the employee are treated as acts of the hospital. As a result, the hospital can be sued to provide broader compensation to ensure your losses are fully covered.