California Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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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 Negligence
Negligence is a term that is commonly used to mean that someone did not act with the appropriate level of care. However, when negligence is used as a legal term it has a very specific definition and in order for a person who sustained injuries in an accident to recover damages, each element of the legal definition of negligence must be satisfied. Generally, there are four elements that a … more
Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Need to be Filed Within a Certain Time?
All personal injury lawsuits need to be filed with the court within a certain amount of time. This period of time is known as the statute of limitations. Each state has within its state’s statutes, statutes of limitations, for various types of legal cases that provide a certain amount of time for a potential plaintiff to file a lawsuit in state court or be forever barred from … more