Error in judgment: Not medical negligence

A simple departure from standard professional practice does not automatically amount to negligence. Likewise, an unexpected accident cannot, by itself, be treated as proof of negligence. Even an error of judgment made by a professional does not constitute negligence per se. The greater the urgency or complexity of the situation, the higher the likelihood of such judgmental errors. At times, professionals are forced to choose between two difficult options, where selecting the lesser risk becomes the only reasonable course of action. Read More