To have a successful medical malpractice claim, several requirements must be met, including the following:nThe health care provider owed you a duty of care. In most cases, this is simple to prove by obtaining copies of medical records.nnThere was a breach of duty. This is more challenging to prove since it can be difficult to identify precisely how the injury happened and which healthcare provider was responsible. Examples of medical negligence involving a breach of duty include:nnFailure to provide the necessary follow-up care.nMisdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.