Malpractice
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003130
Professional negligence or misconduct by a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or accountant, that results in injury or damage to a client or patient. It occurs when a professional fails to exercise the degree of care and skill that a reasonably prudent professional in the same field would have exercised under similar circumstances. Claims often involve a breach of professional duty.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003130 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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