In a city as bustling and modern as San Francisco, one would expect top-notch healthcare services. However, even in the most advanced cities, medical errors can happen. If you or a loved one suffered an injury due to the negligent actions of a doctor, nurse, or hospital, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. These cases are often complex and require a thorough understanding of both legal and medical terminology. A skilled Hospital Malpractice Attorneys in San Francisco County can help you gather evidence and build a strong case to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a health care provider that results in significant injury or death to the patient. This includes a failure to properly diagnose or treat an illness or condition, surgical mistakes, medication errors, birth injuries, and more. California law allows plaintiffs to file a malpractice claim against any licensed or certified physician and many hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities. Our firm has extensive experience representing clients in San Francisco and Northern California against a wide range of medical professionals.
A common misconception is that a medical mistake must be catastrophic to qualify as malpractice. While catastrophic incidents such as paralysis and wrongful death do qualify, most of the time, an emotional stressor or poor bedside manner does not rise to the level of malpractice. It is the responsibility of the doctors and nurses to listen carefully to their patients, perform comprehensive diagnostic tests, and provide appropriate treatment to prevent a serious medical complication. When they do not, it can have devastating consequences for the patient.
We work hard to get our clients the compensation they deserve. In most cases, the injured party can recover damages for their physical, emotional, and financial hardships resulting from the malpractice. These can include medical expenses, loss of wages, ongoing care, and more. We can also seek punitive damages against the defendants to deter them and others from making similar mistakes in the future.
In addition to proving that the health care professional breached his or her duty of care, our firm must prove that this breach directly caused your injury or loss. This typically requires expert testimonies, sifting through countless medical records, and other investigation into the details of your claim.
If you believe that you or a loved one was harmed by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or other hospital employee, please contact us for a free consultation. Our attorneys can review your case to determine whether you have a valid medical malpractice claim and recommend the next steps. It is important to begin the process early as California’s statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is only six months for claims against a public hospital and one year for private physicians and hospitals. Call today to get started. We look forward to speaking with you.