Many individuals assume that if a medical procedure didn't work or had adverse affects, they have a medical malpractice case. This is not necessarily true. In order to determine whether you have a medical malpractice case, you have to first determine liability. Why did the procedure go wrong - was it because there is always a chance that these types of procedures go wrong or did a medical professional show real neglect or actions that made it go wrong? Were you injured or was your condition worsened by what happened? On top of that, you have to know that the medical professional or their insurance company would be able to pay the damages - and if damages weren't estimated to be particularly large - you may not find a lawyer who will take your medical malpractice case. THis is because lawyers often spend thousands before the case even goes to court.