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Top 7 Most Common Medical Errors and How They Impact Your Lawsuit
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Top 7 Most Common Medical Errors and How They Impact Your Lawsuit

An overview of common medical errors — surgical, medication, and diagnostic — and their legal consequences.

Medical Legal Team
Nov 21, 2025
3 min read

From wrong-site surgery to medication overdoses, common errors often produce the clearest evidence of negligence. Documenting how the error impacted long-term care and cost is central to maximizing recovery.

Top errors to watch: careless medication dosing, delayed diagnosis, surgical mistakes, and failure to communicate risks.

Short tip: Request all records and a detailed timeline from the treating facility — it's the starting point for any malpractice case.

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