What Does Standard of Care Mean in Birth Injury Litigation?

• birth injury
• standard of care

This refers to the degree of prudence and caution that is required by a doctor or any professional entrusted with a professional duty. A doctor cannot be sued for being human and making an error. However, he can be sued by falling short of the standard of care set by the industry, and breaching a standard of acceptable conduct, which is also considered negligence.