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Surprising Statistics Relating to Medical Malpractice

March 6, 2023
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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...

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...

Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice in California Years Later?

October 24, 2022
A senior woman's hand signing a document
Often, injury victims find out that their once valid claims for compensation are now invalid because they waited too long to take action. Time limits exist for most legal actions in California due to the effects that time can have on the pursuit of justice and compensation.  What if you are the victim of medical...

Can You Sue a Hospital for Refusing to Treat Someone?

October 10, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
medical malpractice cases in california
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...
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