PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE

Professionals are supposed to conduct themselves with responsibility and care when providing their services. If a professional is negligent or reckless, they may cause harm that was otherwise avoidable. When that happens, they can be held liable for legal or monetary damages. It is important to know that professional malpractice depends on the following factors:

• The relationship exists or existed between you and the professional (for example, attorney/client or doctor/patient);
• You must show that professional failed to act within their scope of employment duties;
• You must show that you suffered a physical harm or financial loss as a result of the professional’s actions.