What is Medical Malpractice?
Whenever you go to a medical professional for consultation or treatment, it is expected that the doctor, nurse, or technician will treat you with the top quality care the medical profession demands. Medical Malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician, surgeon, nurse, technician, or any other medical professional would use under routine circumstances.
There are many different ways Medical Malpractice can occur. Below is a list of common medical mistakes caused by Medical Malpractice:
- Surgical Malpractice
- Medication Errors
- Bacterial Infections
- Birth Injuries
- Diagnosis Error/Failure to Diagnose Medical Condition
- Negligence
- Emergency Room Errors
The injuries caused by Medical Malpractice can be catastrophic, and can even cause a wrongful death.
How We Can Help
Because there are potential side effects, risks, and/or complications associated with any given treatment or procedure, a patient is made aware of such side effects, risks, and/or complication by way of a consent form. A consent form signed by a patient is not a license to commit Medical Malpractice. The medical or health care provider still has a duty to meet the standard of care associated with such treatment or procedure. However, a bad or undesired result does not automatically mean there was malpractice.
If you believe you have been a victim of Medical Malpractice, our office will provide you with an in-depth consultation at no cost to you. We will evaluate your damages and provide you with the information you need to decide if you wish to proceed.
What You Need to Know NOW:
If you believe you have been a victim of Medical Malpractice, DON’T WAIT. Contact a qualified Medical Malpractice attorney TODAY.
The time restrictions in California for Medical Malpractice can be as short as six months in cases where the malpractice occurred in a government-run hospital, such as the UC’s or Tri-City Health Care District. In such cases there is a requirement that a claim be filed with the appropriate government office within six months of the date that malpractice occurred.
In other cases, the statute of limitations may be one year from the date that the malpractice occurred.
However, because a proper evaluation requires that the medical records be reviewed by a qualified medical expert, you should contact an attorney as soon as you become aware or even suspect that malpractice has occurred.
Our Pledge to Our Clients:
Attorney William Daley is experienced in handling Medical Malpractice cases where the malpractice resulted in catastrophic injuries and even wrongful death. Our office is dedicated to helping our clients build the bridge to recovery of their physical, emotional, and financial losses. We pledge to treat our clients with dignity and respect, and to handle their cases with the personal care they deserve.
You should not have to face the devastating effects of traumatic injury alone. Call our office today for a free consultation.
