Maxwell Chibuike Opara

Proof of Medical Negligence in Nigeria: Legal and Procedural Considerations

Maxwell Chibuike Opara · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Medical negligence litigation in Nigeria remains fraught with significant legal and procedural challenges, often leaving victims of malpractice without adequate redress. Despite a growing number of claims, successful prosecution remains limited due to evidentiary and procedural c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4988

Proving Medical Negligence in Nigeria: A Narrative Review of the Roles of Tribunals, Regulatory Bodies and Councils

Maxwell Chibuike Opara · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

This paper examined the roles of tribunal systems, regulatory bodies, and councils in proving medical negligence under Nigerian law. Medical negligence, a significant issue within the Nigerian healthcare system, involves the breach of professional duty resulting in patient harm....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i31121