Surgical Error and Medical Negligence

Medical malpractice cases in California can be extremely complicated and expensive to pursue. In addition, lawmakers have set strict limits to damage awards and legal fees that can be recovered in these cases. Many law firms may shy away from difficult medical malpractice litigation.

Our attorneys, independent investigators and medical and rehabilitation experts has experience in helping obtain fair compensation for our clients in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California who have suffered serious injury or the loss of a loved one due to doctor negligence, delivery room mistakes or emergency room errors.

During your consultation our lawyers will listen to the facts of your case and provide you with a frank assessment of the potential benefits and costs of pursuing a medical malpractice action. We will discuss the relevant legal issues (such as statutes of limitations and award limits) pertinent to your case and your options for seeking compensation for your damages or loss involving:

• Negligence on the part of a hospital, surgeon, nurse, obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN), or any other doctor or health care worker who fails to follow proper medical procedure
• Failure to diagnose and appropriately treat a heart attack, stroke or other immediately life-threatening condition due to emergency room errors or unreasonable wait times
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer
• Surgical errors and negligence resulting in nerve damage, unnecessary pain and suffering, unwarranted procedures and wrongful surgical negligence
• Delivery room errors resulting in birth injuries such as cerebral palsy or Erb's palsy (shoulder dystocia)
• Pharmaceutical malpractice and medication errors, such as a misfilled prescription, overdose, underdose or administration of contradicting medications resulting in a serious drug interaction injury or death
• Wrongful death lawsuits in cases of fatal medical malpractice