Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice lawyers deal with negligence committed by a professional health care provider whose performance of duties deviates from a standard of practice of those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient or patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Recoverable Damages
In the event of injury or loss of a loved one based on the conduct of his/her medical provider(s), that person and his/her family have certain rights under California law. The law recognizes that … more -
What Is The Time Limit For Filing A Claim?
A medical malpractice action for injury or death must be brought within one year from the date the claimant discovered the negligent act, but no more than three years from the date of injury. For … more -
What Are The Typical Attorney Fees For A Medical Malpractice Case?
Contingency fee agreements are agreements that an attorney has with his or her client regarding the payment of the attorney fees. It is not based on the usual hourly rate of the attorney. Rather, … more
Legal Articles
- Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability Law
It is difficult for a consumer to adequately assess the safety of a drug before taking it based on limited knowledge. Instead we rely on others such as drug manufacturers, distributors, doctors and pharmacists to help us make the right decision regarding pharmaceutical drugs. While many drugs do what they are intended to do and help relieve our pain or improve our health, some drugs … more - Irreversible Mistakes and Deadly Misjudgments:
The Top 10 Medical Misdiagnoses
A prolonged cough. Chest pain. Feeling a lump in the breast. Sometimes intense physical symptoms can appear to be grave indications of a serious ailment or progressing disease, but turn out to be watered-down versions of the “real deal”; i.e. a lump in the breast that is discovered to be benign cyst. However, more often than not, physical pain or the … more
Legal Guides
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20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more - Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
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Guide to Health Care Quality
This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more - Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests
- Quick Tips When Talking to Your Doctor
