Las Vegas Medical Malpractice

Doctors and health care specialists owe a duty of care to their patients. A medical malpractice claim arises as a result of failure or negligence on the part of health care providers, doctors, nurses, hospitals, or therapists to provide care and treatment of an accepted standard to patients and the carelessness has resulted in an irreparable injury, loss, or damage to the patient or his dependants. Damages awarded could be compensatory or punitive depending on the seriousness of the injury caused. The limitation period for claiming damages for a medical malpractice is two years, but it may vary from one state to another.