Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider such a doctor or a hospital falls below the accepted standard of care in their field of practice and causes injury or death to the patient. Standards and regulations vary state by state. It can happen in any medical field, such as OB/GYN, orthopedic, cosmetic surgery errors, laser hair removal, chiropractic, dental, and all other specialties. If a doctor fails to advise the patient of proper treatment, prescribes the wrong medication, or injures a patient during a surgery or procedure, he may be liable for professionally negligence. Other examples of medical negligence are an unnecessary surgery, hospital infections, or doctors delegating their duties to an unlicensed assistant which leads to an injury.

No one can guarantee perfect results. Just because the patient does not recover as expected does not mean the doctor or the hospital were negligent. If you suspect that your medical provider messed up and caused you to suffer as a result, you should seek second opinion from another specialist who can review the medical records and tell you what they think.

Generally, patients are advised of the risks before a procedure. Often hospitals and private doctors have patients sign the waiver to discourage people from making a claim against them. Just because the patient signed a waiver or acknowledgment of risks does not mean that the doctor is off the hook and can make mistakes that fall below the standard of care in the medical community. You should speak with a medical malpractice attorney to find out if you have a case.

Individuals injured by medical negligence can be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, mental distress, loss of consortium, loss of life's enjoyment, past and future medical expenses, lost wages. Our San Diego medical negligence attorneys will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, and build a strong case to recover the money you and your family deserve.

When medical malpractice error occurs, patients and their loved ones suffer mentally and financially. Medical bills keep piling up, some people cannot return to work permanently or temporarily. The only way to receive compensation for your suffering is to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Majority of the medical professionals have professional liability insurance that pays for their defense lawyers, and pay compensation to you if you win.

Time may be running out. Every state has a limit on how long a person can wait before filing a medical negligence claim. California's medical negligence statute of limitations is one year. It can be up to three years in rare circumstances. The only way for you to know for sure that your statute of limitations does not run out is to speak with one of our medical negligence attorneys as soon as possible.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a doctor or a medical facility, call us today to speak with a medical negligence attorney at 619-696-1100.