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Can You Sue a Hospital for Refusing to Treat Someone?

October 10, 2022Medical Malpractice

Retired old woman wearing protection mask signing for discharge. Modern private hospital or clinic. Healthcare medical physician consultation during COVID-19 global crisis, healthcare problem

For many people, their local hospital is where they receive their primary health care. Hospital emergency rooms are an especially favored treatment option by individuals who do not have insurance or do not have an established relationship with a doctor. Like a private doctor’s office, the medical personnel of a hospital must render reasonable care...

Can a Mental Health Diagnosis Be Considered Medical Malpractice?

September 12, 2022Medical Malpractice

Psychotherapist with Female Mental Health Patient. Psychotherapy Concept

Caring for a patient’s mental health is just as important as caring for their physical needs. As such, mental health care providers must treat their patients with the same high degree of care that physicians and other healthcare providers exercise with regard to other illnesses. Failure to do so can lead to serious liability for...

Top Three Medical Malpractice Cases That Opened Our Eyes in 2021

August 22, 2022Medical Malpractice

Just when you think you have seen it all, you read or hear about someone’s medical malpractice lawsuit and the facts of their case. You are left speechless, wondering how such a grievous error could have happened. As a result, you may be apprehensive about visiting the doctor for a checkup or procedure. And then...

Medical Malpractice? Surgeon Removed Spleen Instead of Kidney

August 8, 2022Medical Malpractice

surgeon removing a spleen instead of a kidney in medical malpractice case

What was supposed to be a routine and uncomplicated surgery to remove a diseased kidney turned into a nightmare for one patient. A Fresno County patient underwent surgery to remove their left kidney. The patient was discharged once the procedure was complete. It was then that a mistake was discovered. Instead of removing the patient’s...

Why This California Hospital Was Found “Not Liable” for a Botched Procedure

July 25, 2022Medical Malpractice

hospital-not-liable-for-botched-procedure

In any medical malpractice case, others may be liable beyond the medical professional who provided negligent care. Any party whose careless conduct contributed in some way to the medical error or injury is potentially liable for damages. This includes entities like doctors’ offices and hospitals whose employees commit negligent acts. It may be surprising, then,...

How Gavin Newsom’s New Law Affects Medical Malpractice Cases in California

July 11, 2022Medical Malpractice

lawyer studying the new medical malpractice laws in California

The law can be slow to change; however, when changes in the law do occur, they are usually worth noting. Such is the case with Assembly Bill (AB) 35, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom in May 2022. This new law makes two significant changes to California’s Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). ...

How to File a Medical Malpractice Claim Against a Hospital in California

June 27, 2022Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice refers to a legal action brought against a healthcare practitioner as a result of the provider performing (or not performing) actions that were negligent or fell below the required standard of care, and the provider’s actions thereby causing harm to the patient. Common instances include when a provider does the following: Diagnoses an...

What is Medical Battery?

May 23, 2022Medical Malpractice

woman after being assaulted/having medical battery done to her.

What’s the difference between medical battery and medical malpractice? Although they seem the same, they are entirely different situations. Generally, medical battery involves a physician or medical staff intentionally inflicting harm on a patient. In comparison, medical malpractice requires negligence (typically unintentional) on behalf of health care providers. If you’ve suffered serious injuries resulting from...

Top 5 Neurological Misdiagnoses in the US

March 7, 2022Medical Malpractice

doctor misdiagnosing a patient leading to medical malpractice in california

Did you know that medical misdiagnosis is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S.? Due to the nature of neurological disorders, the likelihood of physician misdiagnoses is exceptionally high. With that in mind, if you or a loved one has suffered injuries or unnecessary harm due to a misdiagnosed neurological condition, you may be...

3 Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases

February 7, 2022Medical Malpractice

doctor contemplating what to do after committing medical malpractice.

Roughly 690 people die per day in the U.S. due to medical errors. That makes medical malpractice the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, ranking just behind heart disease, cancer, and now, COVID-19. In addition to fatalities, countless more injuries resulting from medical errors happen daily. With that in mind, if you...

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You have know idea how happy you have made me and Travis. I am so happy this is over and I can move on with my life! Thank you for all you have done for me and my family.

Kellie and Travis

“I am so glad for the speedy result!”

While it is very little, it is the most that could be done. Great job, Bradley! We very much appreciate the fact that you agreed to take this case for the family in light of the recovery.

Sharon

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We greatly appreciate all that you have done to help bring this matter to a close. As you said, it is bittersweet, but I think the struggle has brought some measure of peace to our family. Thank you Brad for all that you have done.

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