Malpractice means so many different things to different people, that
the term when used in a legal setting really needs to be expanded upon
for the sake of clarity.

The most crucial thing is to be able to distinguish between
malpractice and other kinds of negligence. "Generally speaking the term
malpractice refers to a set of circumstances when a professional
(doctor, lawyer, dentist, accountant, etc.) fails to use the proper
level of skill, diligence or care to perform their professional
services. In failing to perform properly, this causes harm to patients
or customers," said Stephen Ozcomert, an Atlanta personal injury lawyer.

In general, a professional may be sued if s/he fails to perform
their "professional" duties using the accepted standard of care, level
of learning and skill one should reasonably expect from a person in
their particular position. "Or to put this in simpler terms, the
professional's performance is held up in comparison to the performance
standards of other professionals in the same field. So, if the level of
performance is of a lesser standard than others, that person may be
accused of malpractice," added Ozcomert, who practices Atlanta personal injury law.

What a patient or customer needs to do to prove malpractice is show
that they suffered an injury, damages or a loss because the person
didn't do their job properly. Malpractice charges may be laid against
those practicing in a profession that is licensed or regulated by the
state, which would include lawyers, surgeons, dentists and accountants.
"There are other categories of professionals that cannot be held liable
for malpractice, but may be held accountable for negligence," outlined
Ozcomert.

If someone feels they have been a victim of either malpractice or
negligence, contact a highly qualified malpractice attorney and discuss
the details of the case. "The lawyer will know the rules and
regulations that need to be followed to file a proper malpractice
lawsuit against another professional, even if it does happen to be
another attorney," commented Stephen Ozcomert, an Atlanta personal injury lawyer.

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