Our healthcare system relies on the skill and experienced judgment of medical professionals to diagnose, treat, and heal patients. When a doctor deviates from accepted standards of care, the results can be disastrous. If you have suffered catastrophic injuries or lost a loved one in a hospital, doctor’s office, or other facility due to medical negligence, our California lawyers can help.
A traumatic injury or death from medical malpractice can have a lifetime of repercussions. In addition to the physical, emotional, and financial costs of living with a severe disability or loss, these unforeseen outcomes can also leave victims with lasting trauma that limits their ability to enjoy life to its fullest. The legal team at Hodes Milman can evaluate your potential case and determine if you have grounds to pursue compensation for your losses.
If you have a credible claim, we can pursue damages that may include coverage for medical expenses (past, current, and future), home health care expenses, lost income and earning potential, compensation for trauma, pain and suffering, disfigurement, permanent impairment, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life activities, and funeral expenses in fatal cases. We can pursue compensatory damages from several entities, including doctors, hospitals, nurseries, pharmacists, and manufacturers of medications in a product liability claim.
Medical Misdiagnosis
A timely diagnosis is essential for a patient’s recovery from many diseases, conditions, and injuries. When a doctor makes a mistake and fails to timely detect or diagnose a condition, such as cancer, the consequences can be devastating. A medical malpractice attorney can investigate the evidence of your case and determine if there are grounds for a lawsuit.
Pharmaceutical Errors
A pharmacy error Glendale, CA Medical Error Attorneys – Trusted Representation can be a serious issue, resulting in injuries to the consumer. These incidents can occur in a variety of ways, such as incorrectly filling prescriptions, improperly dispensed medications, and errors made during the dispensing of medication.
We Have Recovered Millions in Wrongful Death Cases
When physicians, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, or nursing home staff members violate the established standards of care causing significant injury to a patient, they may be liable for wrongful death claims. Our firm has successfully litigated wrongful death claims against prominent Bay Area hospitals and physician medical groups including those owned by Sutter Health, Dignity Health, and Kaiser Permanente.
Time is of the essence when pursuing malpractice claims. Evidence deteriorates, witness memories fade, and equipment requires maintenance at facilities. An accomplished medical malpractice attorney can ensure that critical evidence is collected, preserved, and analyzed at the earliest opportunity so that the statute of limitations for filing a claim does not expire.
Our medical malpractice lawyers provide compassionate and knowledgeable representation in wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims arising from negligent treatment by doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers in the Golden State. With extensive litigation and trial experience, our team can assess your situation and help you understand your options for recovering maximum compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a medical malpractice attorney.