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
- When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
When you suffer a personal injury in an motor vehicle accident, or due to a manufacturer‘s product defect; or from a medical error or malpractice, it is easy to become overwhelmed because there are so many things to consider and so many details that need your attention. Of course, the most immediate and the most important concern is to get medical treatment for your injury. Sometimes an … 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
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
