{"id":447,"date":"2022-02-21T10:46:30","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T18:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2022-02-21T10:46:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T18:46:31","slug":"is-medical-malpractice-a-type-of-personal-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/is-medical-malpractice-a-type-of-personal-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Medical Malpractice a Type of Personal Injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Personal-Injury.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Personal-Injury.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Personal-Injury-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While they are quite similar, there are a few key\ndifferences between personal injury cases and medical malpractice cases. If you\nare preparing to file a lawsuit or insurance claim in the aftermath of an injury,\nyou will want to be sure you have a firm grasp of these distinctions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Personal Injury?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A personal injury occurs when either negligence or\nrecklessness results in physical injuries. To receive maximum compensation, an\nindividual and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/personal-injury.html\">legal\nteam<\/a> must prove that the way a third-party acted (or failed to act)\ndirectly caused an injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many types of incidents that can trigger personal\ninjury lawsuits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Auto crashes<\/li><li>Slip and fall incidents in stores or sidewalks<\/li><li>Dog bites<\/li><li>Faulty product malfunctions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Medical Malpractice?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury that\nstrictly applies to medical professionals who directly cause injuries with\neither error or neglect. Medical malpractice cases are centered around proving\nthat professionals failed to meet standard procedures when working with their\npatient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Key Differences Between Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a clear overlap in the definitions of these terms,\nbut their cases often play out quite differently. Here are a few distinctions\nto keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Personal\ninjury cases often end more quickly. <\/strong>In many situations, personal injury\nlawsuits are more cut and dry than medical malpractice cases. A driver ran a\nstoplight and crashed into your car. They admit negligence and compensation is\nprovided. Medical malpractice cases are more likely to drag on, as these\nmedical professionals are fighting for their reputation, or even their\nlivelihood. <\/li><li><strong>Medical\nmalpractice cases can be riskier. <\/strong>As cases drag on, the cost of continuing\nto fight may increase. Moreover, medical malpractice cases often require the\nhiring of expert witnesses, rising costs even higher. Failure to win the case\nmay result in a lack of compensation and an overwhelming loss of funds. That introduces\na large element of risk when such cases are often very nuanced and difficult to\nprove. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Dealing with a Personal Injury Lawsuit? We Can Help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one experienced an injury, you deserve a\nskilled attorney who will get you the compensation that you deserve. Consult\nwith an experienced attorney like those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A.\nLawrence today by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us.php\">here<\/a>\nor calling (410) 986-0088. Skype, Zoom and Facetime consultations are available\nas well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While personal injury and medical malpractice share similar definitions, they usually provide a very different legal experience for those seeking compensation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-personal-injury"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Medical Malpractice a Type of Personal Injury? -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/is-medical-malpractice-a-type-of-personal-injury\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is Medical Malpractice a Type of Personal Injury? 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