Who can be sued under medical malpractice laws?
Any health care professional who is in a position of trust, is licensed and provides professional medical service to you. This includes doctors, nurse practitioners, or hospital staff. The negligent health care provider may not be the doctor, nurse or a member of the staff. It is possible that the individual is a lab or x-ray technician with certain qualifications for operating advanced medical equipment or interpreting results of tests. A facility or company may also be liable for malpractice. Many times, a hospital, an ambulance company, a pharmacy or a nursing home will be subject to tort law – even a class action lawsuit.
