A Medical Malpractice Lawyer may handle a wrongful death case when negligent medical care causes or contributes to a patient’s death. 

However, an unexpected death during or after treatment does not automatically establish medical malpractice.

The central questions are whether a healthcare provider departed from the accepted standard of care and whether that departure caused the fatal outcome. 

Answering these questions often requires a detailed examination of the patient’s condition, treatment timeline, medical records, and qualified expert opinions.