Cases of medical malpractice are especially disturbing for two reasons. One, because they occur in a field where the offenders were once, and many still are, the most trusted professionals in our culture. Second, because the consequences of medical malpractice can have such painful and even fatal consequences. The most common diseases for which cases of medical malpractice are generally reported are breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, appendicitis, and heart attack. Most often the disease was misdiagnosed, either coming too late, or stemming from mismanaged tests. Many argue that the system for disciplining medical personnel for medical malpractice needs to be overhauled, while others believe insurance rates need to be based on doctor competence. Still, often the best system we have for making doctors share in the consequences of their errors is to retain a skilled medical malpractice attorney to help you file suit.