Every patient has the right to expect quality care from their medical team. If a doctor, nurse, or technician does not do so, a patient or their family has the right to file a claim for damages. Medical malpractice negligence is shocking, because 100,000 patients or more suffer some form of medical malpractice negligence every year. Some of the most common errors include misinterpreted laboratory tests, nurses who do not follow doctor's orders or are unqualified to do so, doctors who misdiagnose illnesses or injuries, surgeons who operate on or even remove the wrong body part, and many more. If you or someone you care about has suffered damage due to any of these errors, you may be entitled to compensation for medical costs, loss of wages (both now and in the future), mental anguish, and, in the case of a fatality, wrongful death. A medical malpractice attorney can assess your case and determine if you are eligible to sue for medical malpractice negligence.