I need a medical malpractice consultation.. A patient has died.

Hello, here is the answer to your medical malpractice consultation.

If a patient dies due to a medical malpractice, criminal punishment may be imposed separately from civil damages liability.

In particular, if a medical professional fails to fulfill the duty of care required for their work and causes death, the crime of "occupational manslaughter" may be established.

This crime can be subject to criminal punishment even for accidents caused by negligence rather than intent.

However, whether criminal liability is established depends on whether it was an unavoidable result given the nature of medical practice and whether it was reasonable treatment in light of the medical standards at the time.

If the hospital is trying to shift the entire responsibility to you, accurate verification of facts and legal response is even more necessary.

Medical records, surgical progress, and the chain of command within the hospital should be carefully reviewed to determine your fault and its scope, which affects both criminal and civil cases.

Since it is important to prove that there was no intent and that it was a legitimate medical practice, it is essential to receive assistance from an attorney with experience in medical malpractice and criminal cases.

Please receive a medical malpractice consultation from a specialist attorney as soon as possible to establish a specific response strategy.