Professional Liability & Malpractice
Professional malpractice occurs when a professional fails to perform their duties to the standard required by their profession, harming their client. This can apply to various professionals, including doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers, and accountants. At DRC Law, we understand the severe impact that professional negligence can have on victims' lives and livelihoods. Our dedicated team of lawyers is committed to providing expert legal representation to those affected by professional malpractice in Miami.
TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE
Medical Malpractice involves healthcare providers delivering care that does not meet established standards, resulting in injury or death to patients. Examples include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and medication mistakes.
Legal Malpractice: This occurs when an attorney fails to provide competent legal services to a client, adversely affecting the outcome of a case. Examples include missing court deadlines, inadequate preparation, and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Architectural and Engineering Malpractice: This includes mistakes in the planning and executing of construction projects that lead to structural failures or non-compliance with building codes. Examples are design flaws, insufficient project oversight, and failure to adhere to safety standards. Common incidents include:
Design flaws: architectural or engineering errors that lead to functional, aesthetic, or structural issues in a building or infrastructure project. These can compromise safety and usability.
Structural Failures: Inadequate calculations or omissions in structural designs can result in collapses or other significant structural problems that pose serious safety risks.
Non-Compliance with Building Codes: Failure to adhere to local, state, or federal building codes and regulations can result in unsafe structures, legal penalties, and costly remediation work.
Insufficient Project Oversight: Lack of proper supervision during construction can lead to substandard artistry, inappropriate materials, or deviations from the approved design.
Environmental Impact Issues: Negligence in considering ecological factors can lead to projects that harm local ecosystems, violate environmental regulations, or pose long-term risks to communities.