When a medical professional or facility causes harm to a patient due to negligence, it is legally considered medical malpractice. According to national statistics, approximately 85 percent of all OB/GYN specialists have been sued for medical malpractice. One-third of these lawsuits are due to an injury during treatment, including:
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis
- Misreading results
- Unnecessary surgery
- Surgical error
- Improper follow-up