Medical Malpractice Cases in Türkiye | Legal Framework & Representation by NPartners

Medical Malpractice Cases in Türkiye | Legal Framework & Representation by NPartners

Malpractice (malpraktis) refers to professional negligence where a healthcare provider — typically a doctor, surgeon, dentist, or hospital — fails to meet the required medical standard of care, causing harm to a patient. In Türkiye, most malpractice claims involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, failure to obtain informed consent, post-operative negligence, or complications following aesthetic operations. These cases fall under both civil and, in severe instances, criminal liability. Civil law governs compensation for the damage suffered, while criminal proceedings may address reckless or grossly negligent conduct.

1. Legal Framework and Key Regulations

Malpractice liability is regulated primarily by the Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 6098) and supported by case law of the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay). To establish a claim, four key elements must be proven: (1) duty of care between patient and healthcare provider, (2) breach of the professional standard of care, (3) causation linking the negligence to the harm, and (4) actual damage, whether physical, psychological, or economic.

When malpractice results in serious injury or death, prosecutors may initiate criminal investigations for reckless injury or homicide under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK §85–89). Additionally, mandatory mediation applies to many malpractice disputes before a lawsuit is filed. The statute of limitations is generally two to five years, depending on when the patient learned of the injury and the liable party.

2. Legal Representation for Injured Patients

Victims of medical negligence — including those injured during surgeries, childbirth, aesthetic operations, or hospital treatment — often face complex technical and legal barriers when seeking justice. At NPartners Law & Consultancy, we represent patients and their families in malpractice cases across Türkiye. Our services include evaluating medical records, obtaining expert reports from independent specialists, filing civil and criminal actions against hospitals, surgeons, and healthcare professionals, and negotiating compensation for pain, suffering, and financial loss.

All of our associates speak fluent English, enabling clear communication with foreign clients, expatriates, and medical tourists who have suffered injuries in Turkish hospitals or clinics. We ensure that every client fully understands their legal rights, options, and potential outcomes — providing professional, compassionate, and strategic representation before the courts.

3. Academic and Professional Authority in Medical Law

NPartners’ founding partner, Attorney Nazlı Özkul, holds an LL.M. degree in Medical Law from Galatasaray University — one of Türkiye’s most reputable institutions in the field of health law. She is qualified as a lawyer in both Türkiye and the United Kingdom, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in England & Wales. Her dual qualification allows NPartners to represent both local and international clients, combining Turkish procedural expertise with international medical-law standards. Clients benefit from her academic background, cross-border insight, and experience handling complex hospital and surgical injury cases.

4. Why Choose NPartners

• Dual-qualified leadership: Licensed in both Türkiye and the UK.
• Medical-law specialization: LL.M. in Medical Law (Galatasaray University).
• Bilingual service: All lawyers fluent in English & Turkish.
• Patient-focused representation: Dedicated to those injured by hospital or surgical negligence.
• End-to-end litigation management: From expert reports to compensation enforcement.