Medical Malpractice

It might come as no surprise that preparing to undergo virtually any type of medical procedure can be a stressful and daunting process. Even a minor operation could carry a certain level of risk, and you might have questions about the possible risks involved and what...

One in every 20 medical diagnoses is wrong, and that statistic includes only those reported incidents of misdiagnosis. In some situations, the true medical condition eventually corrects itself. In other cases, the undetected illness can worsen, or the treatment for...

A medical malpractice claim is a legal action taken against health care providers who allegedly failed to execute their job appropriately. The damages in these claims are meant to compensate those harmed by the actions of a health care professional for their injuries...

No matter how routine the medical procedure, patients almost always approach it with trepidation. In many cases, this concern is warranted. Whether it is a surgical error, error in patient monitoring, anesthesia error or pharmacy error, a patient’s life might quite...

When they are being treated medically, patients rightly expect doctors and other professionals to be of sound mind. However, the reality is that addiction issues and drug/alcohol abuse can impact people in the medical field just as much as anywhere else. Individuals...

Medical malpractice lawsuits can take place in any area of medical practice, but some sectors have a higher incidence of these legal actions than others. Those who would like to hold a medical practitioner or business accountable for an injury or wrongful death often...

You had a recent medical appointment and your doctor gave you their opinion about your diagnosis or lack thereof. But something seems wrong to you. Deep down, you have a feeling that your doctor is not correct. That he or she missed something important about your...

People know their own bodies and know when something is not right. Unfortunately, getting some medical providers in California to investigate can often prove challenging. By the time the issue is found, the damage already done may be severe. What can you do if a...

No doubt, all parents would describe their worst nightmare as seeing their child very ill and trying to get an accurate medical diagnosis and treatment before the situation worsens. Any medical crisis requires the people involved to trust experienced medical...

It’s understandable that you might feel stressed or worried if a California physician has recommended that you have spinal surgery. Any medical procedure, especially one involving the central nervous system and spine, carries a risk for personal injury. However, you...