We trust doctors and hospitals with our lives. When that trust is broken by substandard care, the consequences can be severe — and a medical malpractice claim may be appropriate.
What Counts as Malpractice
Malpractice occurs when a provider falls below the accepted standard of care and that failure causes injury. Examples include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and birth injuries.
Proving a Malpractice Case
These cases require expert testimony to establish the standard of care and how it was breached. They are complex and document-intensive, making experienced legal help essential.
Deadlines and Special Rules
Malpractice claims follow specific timing rules and may involve a discovery rule. Because deadlines can be strict, it's important to act promptly under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14 and related law.
Harmed by a Medical Error?
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