Anyone who has been injured due to medical malpractice may be eligible to file a claim against the responsible party and potentially receive financial compensation. The following people are typically eligible to file a medical malpractice claim: • A patient who was harmed during treatment at a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, nursing home, or other health care facility • Someone who was harmed while receiving medical care at an outpatient surgery center • A person who was harmed because of a defective product manufactured by a drug company If you meet these requirements, then you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim against the negligent party.