When doctors, nurses, and other licensed healthcare providers make a diagnosis or treat a patient, they are required to adhere to specific professional standards. When these standards are not upheld, serious injuries can occur. Injured plaintiffs can pursue compensation for their damages through a medical malpractice lawsuit.
A San Diego County Medical Error Law Firm can help you file a claim against negligent healthcare providers and facilities. Our attorneys are experienced in reviewing medical records, depositions, expert testimony, evidence of a physician’s education and training, policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, and more. We will prove that the healthcare provider failed to uphold the appropriate standard of care for your specific situation, and that their actions directly caused your injury.
An experienced San Diego medical malpractice attorney can help injured patients recover financial compensation for a wide range of claims, including past and future medical expenses, lost income due to the inability to work, physical therapy and ongoing rehabilitation costs, permanent impairment, diminished enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and emotional distress. The attorney can also seek punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter similar wrongful conduct in the future.
Medical Malpractice Claims & Hospital Negligence
There are many causes of medical errors, and the injuries they cause can be catastrophic or fatal. Common examples of medical negligence include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis of a disease or condition, surgical errors, prescription medication mistakes, and defective medical devices.
Hospitals, 24-hour emergency room clinics, private practice doctor’s offices, and rural health centers provide essential healthcare services to residents across San Diego County’s mix of urban cities and remote rural locales. While these facilities strive to serve the needs of all their patients, errors are sometimes unavoidable.
The most severe medical errors may result in permanent, life-changing injuries such as paralysis, loss of limbs, brain damage, spinal cord injury, and death. Such damages can be claimed for in a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers who committed the medical error.
Our medical malpractice lawyers are dedicated to pursuing justice for those harmed by medical negligence in Vista and throughout the entire San Diego County, California. Our legal team has a proven track record of success in securing compensation for our clients through verdicts and settlements. Our attorneys will determine which medical professionals or facilities are liable for your harm and then work to obtain maximum compensation from the responsible parties. We have the resources to take on even the most complex and expensive medical malpractice cases. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation with an experienced San Diego medical malpractice lawyer. We do not charge a fee for our services until we win your case. Our firm has a reputation for excellence, and our lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience. Our office is located in the heart of downtown San Diego. We can meet with you at your home, hospital, or other convenient location if necessary.