Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Santa Cruz Office | Serving San Jose, CA
101 Cooper Street,, Suite 112, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
177 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95113
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
530 Lytton Avenue, Second Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
601 South California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Campbell Office | Serving San Jose, CA
900 E. Hamilton Ave, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Sunnyvale Office | Serving San Jose, CA
800 W California Avenue, Suite 110, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
1841 Page Mill Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
3165 Olin Ave, Suite 2, San Jose, CA 95117
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | East Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
1950 University Avenue, Suite 450, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
160 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95113
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
1801 Page Mill Road, Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
55 South Market Street, Suite 1500, San Jose, CA 95113
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | East Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
1900 University Avenue, 5th Floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
95 Market St., Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Saratoga Office | Serving San Jose, CA
12901 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Sunnyvale Office | Serving San Jose, CA
333 West El Camino Real, Suite 350, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
1661 Page Mill Road, Suite A, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
1033 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
152 North 3rd Street Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95112
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
111 West St. John Street, Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
1841 Page Mill Rd, Suite 110, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Mountain View Office | Serving San Jose, CA
455 N Whisman Road, Suite 200, Mountain View, CA 94043
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | Palo Alto Office | Serving San Jose, CA
630 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Medical Malpractice Lawyers | San Jose Office
1570 The Alameda, Suite 221, San Jose, CA 95126
Lead Counsel independently verifies Medical Malpractice attorneys in San Jose and checks their standing with California bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaHospitas, doctors, and other medical staff are supposed to help patients, not injure them. Unfortuantely, when something a healthcare professional does or does not do causes a patient to be injured, he or she likely has committed medical malpractice and you may have a case.
Medical malpractice cases come in many forms. Some common types of medical malpractice cases include failure to diagnose medical conditions or misdiagnosis, surgical errors, anesthesia negligence, birth injuries and hospital negligence.
If you or a loved one was injured due to the fault of a medical professional, now is the time to act. Not only could you be entitled to compensation, but you could also hold the care providers responsible for their negligence. Speaking with an experienced San Jose medical malpractice attorney can help you determine if you have a case by reviewing your medical records and, if needed, he or she will hire a medical expert to get the additional evidence needed to evaluate your claim.
In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.
Prepare for your consultation by writing down notes of your understanding of the case, jot down questions and concerns for the attorney, and gather your documents. Remember that you are trying to get a sense of whether the attorney has your trust and can help you address your legal issues. Questions should include how the attorney intends to resolve your issue, how many years he/she has been practicing law and specifically practicing in your area, as well as how many cases similar to yours the attorney has handled. It can also be helpful to broach the subject of fees so that you understand the likely cost and structure of your representation by a specific attorney and/or legal team.
A reputable attorney will be very upfront about how he/she will charge you. The three most common fee structures that attorneys use to charge for their services are:
Depending on your specific legal situation, it’s possible that only one type of fee structure is available. For instance, criminal defense attorneys almost always bill by the hour. In a flat fee arrangement, an attorney accepts a one-time payment to help you resolve your issue. With a contingent fee agreement, the client pays little to nothing upfront and the attorney receives a percentage of the money recovered if you win your case.
Plaintiff – a person or party who brings a lawsuit against another person(s) or party/parties in a court of law. Private persons or parties can only file suit in civil court.
Judgment – A decision of the court. Also known as a decree or order. Judgments handed down by the court are usually binding on the parties before the court.