Q: What are some types of medical malpractice?

A: There are many different types of medical malpractice cases, such as failure to timely diagnose and treat an injury or disease, injuries sustained by a mother and/or fetus during birth, failure to gain informed consent, and surgical or prescription errors.  All of these can result in serious injury, permanent disability, or even death.   The victim may lose wages, experience unnecessary pain and suffering, and suffer an overall decrease in the quality of life.