Another name for medical malpractice is medical negligence or the carelessness of the doctor. In New York, medical malpractice is often seen as deviation from the accepted standards of medical care or violation of basic standards of quality medical care. In a valid medical malpractice case, liability, causation, and damages should be proved. In simple terms, the lawyer must show that there was wrongdoing, this wrongdoing caused injury, and such injury is significant or permanent. However, you still cannot start a medical malpractice lawsuit in New York, since the state requires a medical expert confirming each of these three elements.