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The Impact of Medication Errors in Nursing and When to Involve an Attorney

May 22, 2023
A nursing administering medication to a patient.
Your doctor may be the one to prescribe you certain medications. But if you are in a hospital or skilled care facility, it is the job of your nurses to ensure you take the medication prescribed by your doctor as prescribed. Even nurse practitioners in California can only prescribe you medication while under the supervision...

Understanding the Burden of Proof in Medical Malpractice Cases

May 8, 2023
A woman testifying in court to help prove a medical malpractice lawsuit.
If you are a fan of television courtroom dramas, you are likely familiar with the phrase “burden of proof.” In many of these shows, the characters use this term in connection with another phrase, “beyond a reasonable doubt.” These two phrases show how much evidence the protagonist, who is usually a prosecutor, must present to...

What Your Nursing Malpractice Lawyer Needs You to Know

April 3, 2023
nurses walking down a hospital hallway talking to each other
When you hear the phrase “medical malpractice,” you might instinctively think about careless surgeons leaving foreign objects inside surgical openings or doctors prescribing inappropriate courses of treatment. While these are valid examples of medical negligence, doctors and surgeons are not the only ones who can commit acts of medical malpractice. Nurses are essential to your...

Surprising Statistics Relating to Medical Malpractice

March 6, 2023
doctor and patient in the hospital talking with their heads out of the shot
Unless you or a loved one has been impacted by medical neglect or received substandard medical care, you likely do not give much thought to medical malpractice in California. Nor are you likely to give the possibility of malpractice much thought when you visit your doctor or undergo a routine outpatient procedure. Recent statistics, however,...

Tips from a Los Angeles Misdiagnosis Attorney: How to Prove Your Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

February 20, 2023
An attorney reviewing medical documents for a client's medical malpractice claim.
Medical malpractice lawsuits often center around avoidable medical errors. Common examples of medical malpractice are when a surgeon amputates the wrong limb during surgery or a pharmacist dispenses the incorrect medication, creating adverse side effects. However, you can also recover compensation in a medical malpractice case for a doctor’s failures rather than their actions. Medical...

Why Hiring a Doctor-Turned-Lawyer Is Best for Your Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

February 6, 2023
Stethoscope and gavel rested on a desk with a medical form.
Healthcare providers are meant to protect the health of their patients — not cause further harm to them. Yet doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals are human beings, and sometimes, they make mistakes. Sometimes those accidents are harmless, while other times, they can be life-altering or even fatal. When a healthcare worker injures you,...

Tips to Prepare You for Your Meeting with a Medical Negligence Lawyer

January 23, 2023
woman reviewing medical paperwork before meeting with her medical malpractice lawyer. Closeup of hand with pen.
Recovering compensation after a medical error begins with finding an experienced medical negligence lawyer who is willing to take on your case. Most medical negligence lawyers offer an initial free consultation, which means that you have one chance to present the evidence that will allow a lawyer to decide whether they believe they can recover...

What Does a Medical Malpractice Attorney Do?

January 9, 2023
nurses after a surgery that went wrong, causing medical malpractice. Closeup of surgical station
Healthcare providers are responsible for the health and safety of their patients. Generally, healthcare providers monitor patients’ health and safety in a diligent and professional manner. Sometimes, however, mistakes and accidents do happen. When you’re injured through the improper actions of a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional, you can find yourself dealing with...

Signs You Need to Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney

December 5, 2022
medical malpractice attorney showing a victim their court documents
You trust your doctor and health care team to provide you and your family with competent and compassionate medical care. When you leave the doctor’s office, hospital, or urgent care center and begin feeling worse within days, weeks, or even months later, or have a condition that you simply don’t believe was treated adequately or...

What Happens If You Fall in the Emergency Room?

November 21, 2022
hospital sign outside of emergency room
The emergency room of your local hospital is a busy place. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 130 million people visit the emergency room annually. Of those visits, 35 million are for injuries. About 12 percent of all emergency room visits lead to hospital admission. People go to the emergency...
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