When To Call A Malpractice Lawyer

Malpractice is a term that refers to misconduct or negligence by a professional person.  Most people envision a doctor when they hear the word, but a lawyer, dentist or even an accountant, can also commit malpractice. In all of these professions, a standard level of care and conduct has been established, and when that isn’t met, injury or damage of some sort is often the result.
 
Malpractice lawyers exist to protect people who have been the victim of malpractice.  They will fight for your rights and help you win monetary damages as compensation for what happened.  The scope of malpractice can vary quite a lot, so it is a good idea to know when to call, and when you probably don’t have a case.

Physical Injury

Physical injury at the hands of a doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist are some prime examples of times you should give a malpractice lawyer a call. It’s not uncommon for people to kind of shrug it off and not want to make a big deal of it, but you have to keep in mind that it’s their job to keep you safe and make you better if you’re sick.
 
Every injury that is suffered as the result of malpractice doesn’t have to be life threatening.  A doctor who stitches you up improperly and causes an infection, a dentist who doesn’t administer enough freezing or a pharmacist who doesn’t warn you against the side effects of a certain drug are all candidates.
 
Obviously, if you or a family member has suffered a serious injury that has affected major organs or the brain, and you feel it’s due to negligence, it’s important to get on the phone as soon as possible and start building a case.

Monetary Loss

Sometimes, the losses that require the skills of malpractice lawyers aren’t physical, but monetary.  If you are working with an accountant that you feel shows negligence and ends up costing you a lot of money, you may have a malpractice case.  The same can be said of an insurance agent who misrepresents the truth or is negligent in describing the depth of coverage you’re actually eligible for.
So many people entrust their finances with financial professionals, and it’s important that those professionals keep things on the straight and narrow and do the best they can for their clients.
Monetary loss may end up being harder to prove than an obvious physical injury, but if you feel you have a case, it’s wise to call.

Wrongful Conviction

Even though the concept of calling a lawyer to right the wrongs of another lawyer may seem a little bizarre, there are still times when it’s the best course of action to take.  If your lawyer has written briefs poorly, given bad advice or even billed you for more hours than they actually worked, you might have a case.
In obvious cases where poor legal help has resulted in a conviction and criminal record for something you didn’t do, you definitely have a case.
 
Whatever the situation, a lawyer is obligated to serve you to the best of his ability and if that doesn’t happen, why should you suffer for it? Malpractice lawyers can be pretty picky about the cases they accept, but if you feel you’ve been wronged by any professional, it never hurts to call.
 
If you were injured due to a professional’s negligence, you should be entitled to compensation. Look to Will Davidson LLP for medical malpractice lawyers Toronto or any other sort of malpractice.