The day started like any other. A complicated case, a delicate procedure, then another patient who needed you. You do your job as you were trained, as you swore to do. But one day, a phone call comes in, a notification, news that leaves a knot in your stomach: you are accused of malpractice. You stop. Your mind races through scenarios. “How did this happen? What did I do wrong? Is this a misunderstanding? An injustice?”
Take a deep breath. In moments like these, staying calm is your best ally. Then, before anything else, make an honest self-assessment. Shut out the noise around you and ask yourself: is this accusation justified?
And if the answer isn’t clear, one thing is certain: you need a a specialized lawyer. And this is where the real challenge begins… Who do you choose?
Your first thought—"I have a lawyer friend… maybe they can help." But then you realize that this is not the time for personal connections. This is the time for expertise.
You must not choose at random. Search, analyze, verify. A good lawyer will not only defend your rights but also provide the peace of mind you need during this storm.
Then comes instinct—do you trust them? Do they make you feel like you will be defended, not just represented? A lawyer is not just a name on a contract. They are the person who will stand by your side in one of the toughest battles of your career. Choose them with a clear mind, with patience, and with discernment.
So, if you ever find yourself in such a situation, remember one thing: you don’t have to go through this alone.
From the reality of malpractice cases where I have exclusively defended doctors and medical institutions.from the years in which, as a university lecturer in the Medical Law Master’s program within the Titu Maiorescu University's Law Faculty, I have analyzed, studied, and discussed real cases with medical professionals. I can say without hesitation that one of the biggest mistakes doctors make when accused of malpractice is not related to the medical act itself, but to the choice of their lawyer..
Under the pressure of the moment, the shock, and the urgency, many make hasty decisions—whether it’s a lawyer friend, the first recommended name, or someone who “handles everything.” But malpractice is not an ordinary case. It is a battle that requires strategy, knowledge of the medical field, and real experience in such cases.
I have seen situations where highly skilled doctors became vulnerable not because of a medical error, but because they did not have the best legal defense. A lawyer who is unfamiliar with malpractice cases may overlook essential details. A lawyer without experience in medical law may miss key arguments. A lawyer who “handles everything” may not understand where the real fight lies.
Choosing a lawyer is not just a procedural step. It is the difference between being truly defended and merely formally represented. If there is ever a moment when you must be extremely careful, this is it.