Other Types of Malpractice

Though more rare than medical and legal, malpractice can occur in any professions.

• Accounting - this occurs when a CPA/accountant gives a client incorrect advice on bookkeeping or other monetary practices, or is otherwise negligent. This can occur in tax preparation, estate planning, or auditing situations.
  
  
• Educational - a very rare and non-traditional instance. Educational malpractice cases have occurred. Education malpractice is when negligence to teach can be proved - which is difficult. They are rarely won.
  
  
• Investment/Financial - negligence or failing to exercise standards of care in clients' best interests. This can include bad investment advice or even fraud.
  
  
• Stockbroker - tends to be more failure to fiduciary duty. Stockbrokers are held to a higher standard of trust and must have the client's best interests in mind.
  

Discuss the merits of your case with a malpractice attorney near you. They know the laws pertaining to you case and can advise you on your rights.