[header] How to file a malpractice suit [title] Know the different types of malpractice. [step] Malpractice, which is a legal term for professional negligence, comes in may shapes and sizes. Malpractice claims are most often filed as a result of the negligence of medical and legal professionals (i.e., doctors and lawyers). 
With that said, malpractice claims exist in other professions as well. For instance, you may be able to file malpractice claims against architects, engineers, and financial professionals, to name a few.