Malpractice refers to professional negligence or misconduct by a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or accountant, in which the professional fails to provide services in accordance with the accepted standards of practice, resulting in harm or injury to the client or patient.
Two examples of malpractice include:
1. Medical malpractice: A doctor fails to properly diagnose a patient's condition, leading to a delay in treatment and worsening of the patient's health.
2. Legal malpractice: A lawyer fails to file important documents on time, resulting in the client losing a case or missing a deadline for legal action.