Medical Malpractice

Imagine taking a loved one to the hospital for chest pain. After an examination, the doctor says everything is fine and you both go home. But the next day, their condition worsens or they don’t make it. In that situation, what is the legal recourse you can take in...

Here in California, medical malpractice litigation is built on several core components that help establish when a health care provider’s conduct fell below the standard of care and caused preventable harm.  Understanding these elements gives injured patients and...

Medical malpractice typically occurs when a doctor makes a negligent mistake. It could be a direct error, such as wrong-site surgery. It could also be an oversight, such as misdiagnosing a heart attack. These mistakes often lead to negative results that cause harm to...

One of the first things plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases must do to prevail legally is to establish that a viable relationship existed between the medical provider and the patient. This may seem too obvious or simplistic, but it is a vital component of every...

It is true that a cellphone can be a useful tool in a medical setting. Physicians can use their device to quickly text or call so that they can communicate with colleagues, perhaps asking important questions or getting advice. They may be able to consult electronic...

“Never events” are egregious medical mistakes. They are incidents that should never happen under any circumstances, and they can cause significant harm to a patient. Not every negative outcome is the result of a mistake. Some surgeries come with inherent risks, for...

If you’ve invested in a private equity firm, you want it to be profitable. These profits often result from cutting costs at businesses these firms acquire. That means laying off staff, paying as little as possible in expenses and holding on to equipment that should be...

When a doctor or hospital harms you, it can be overwhelming. Proving medical negligence, also called medical malpractice, in California takes clear evidence and careful steps. It's not enough that treatment didn't work — you must show that the provider's actions were...

When someone you love dies unexpectedly after receiving medical care, it leaves more than grief. It leaves questions. Did something go wrong? Was it avoidable? If you're stuck with that uneasy feeling that you haven’t heard the full story, you’re not alone. While not...