There is much more to a medical malpractice lawsuit than a person suffering from an undesirable outcome to medical treatment. A person will have to be able to prove several key elements in order to have a successful case, if they want sue and win a malpractice claim. Your healthcare provider or doctor owes you a legal duty by virtue of the relationship you share. This duty means providing you with care that is on the lines of the professional standards. To be able to prove a medical malpractice case, you need to be able to establish that a doctor or a healthcare provider did not meet the standard of care.