What is the difference between a medical malpractice claim and a professional malpractice claim?

Medical malpractice claims and professional malpractice claims are both related to errors or negligence made by a medical or professional provider resulting in harm to a patient or client. However, there are differences between the two claims. Medical malpractice claims are related to a health care provider’s medical mistake that causes harm to a patient. This could include errors made during surgery, incorrect treatment or diagnosis, or failure to provide an acceptable standard of care. Medical malpractice claims are usually filed against doctors, nurses, dentists, or other health care providers. Professional malpractice claims are related to errors made by non-medical professionals. This could include mistakes made by lawyers, architects, or accountants. Professional malpractice claims are usually filed when a professional’s negligence causes financial or physical harm to their client. In the state of Virginia, medical malpractice claims must follow certain rules. The injured person must file a claim within 2 years of the injury unless there were special circumstances which prevented it, and they must provide proof that the medical provider failed to meet an acceptable standard of care. Professional malpractice claims must also be filed within this same 2-year period. However, the injured person must also provide evidence that the professional acted in a negligent or reckless manner.

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