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Medical Injuries and Malpractice

With all the cases of medical malpractice that occur, there are only a few claims filed. A New England Journal of Medicine article found that only 2% of people that are injured by medical malpractice seeks compensation through a lawsuit. Don't be a victim. Our Attorneys have been successful at representing and obtaining compensation for the victims of medical malpractice.   

When a patient dies or sustains injury due to negligent medical care, the physician, hospital or other health care provider may be held liable under California’s medical malpractice laws. Under these laws, all health care professionals have a legal and ethical obligation to provide safe and responsible treatment and care to their patients. In the event that a health care provider's negligent or reckless actions cause the death or serious injury of a patient, the patient and/or his or her family can sue for damages.

An injured patient might also be entitled to damages as a result of pain and suffering. The level of pain and suffering is often determined by how an injury has affected the ability to enjoy life. For example, a person may not be able to do the things he or she once loved, enjoy life's pleasures, or even perform simple daily tasks. The right negligence or malpractice lawyer can work to get justice.

Medical malpractice laws and standards apply to all health care providers, including doctors, surgeons, nurses, midwives, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, podiatrists, hospitals and nursing homes.  Medical malpractice can take many different forms, such as:

  • Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose illnesses or conditions
  • Negligent obstetrical or gynecological care
  • Surgical errors
  • Birth injuries
  • Medication errors
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Infections
  • Failure to perform or request necessary procedures and tests
  • Negligent interpretation of mammograms, x-rays, CT scans and MRI's
  • Failure to obtain informed consent for surgery or invasive tests
  • Failure to provide proper follow-up care

In order to prove a medical malpractice lawsuit it must be shown that:

The health care provider responsible for the medical treatment deviated from the accepted standard of care in his or her field of medicine; and The health care provider's negligence was a substantial factor in causing the patient's injuries or death.

Medical Malpractice is a complex area of the law that should be handled by a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Your attorney must have a solid grasp of the law, as well as the pertinent medical and scientific issues in order to build a compelling case of liability and damages.
 

 

 

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