Can you sue for malpractice in California?

Patients injured by healthcare professionals can sue for damages for medical malpractice in California (technically known as “professional negligence“). However, patients generally have a statute of limitations of just one year from the discovery of the injury in which to bring a claim.

What constitutes medical malpractice in California?

In California, medical negligence occurs when a professional deviates from the standard of care as he or she is treating a patient. These acts can take many forms, such as the following: Misdiagnosing, failing to diagnose or delaying a diagnosis. Making a mistake during surgery.

How long do you have to file a malpractice suit in California?

In California, the law states that medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within one year of the patient discovering the injury or within three years of the date that injury occurred—whichever comes first.

How to become a malpractice lawyer?

Fundamentals of law

Public health law

Law and science

Healthcare reform law

How do you find a malpractice attorney?

Negligence – Refers to how you were negatively affected by the medical professional’s actions.

Causation – Cases where harm was brought to you by the health provider

Duty of care – This basically means the medical professional has an obligation to take care of you when you are under their care.

How to choose the best malpractice attorney?

Call a bar association in your city,state or county. Most local bar associations have several search/referral tools to assist you in finding an attorney in a certain specialty.

Talk to your insurance company.

Talk to another doctor.

Ask your family and friends.

Ask attorneys in other specialties.

The Enjuris personal injury lawyer directory.

Do I need a malpractice attorney?

The bottom line is that if you believe your healthcare provider truly acted in negligence, you must contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney before moving forward. Doctors and hospitals have powerful legal teams on their side. Never attempt to sue someone for medical malpractice on your own.