In most cases, there is more than one party that can be held responsible for your pain and suffering. The following parties or others may be held accountable: Hospital or medical center Physician or nurse practitioner The insurance company that provides coverage for the doctor/medical facility Drug companies produce medications with harmful side effects Medical equipment suppliers (if your medical device malfunctioned) If you believe that your doctor or medical professional failed to meet the expected standards for care, then it is in your best interests to consider filing a medical malpractice claim. A successful claim will not only compensate you financially for pain and suffering but also hold negligent parties accountable so that they are unable to harm others in future cases.