When doctors, nurses and other hospital staff members don’t meet the proper medical standards of care, patients can suffer. Whether the negligence of a healthcare professional results in a sickness getting worse, new complications arising, or a loved one dying, an Orange County Anaheim Hospital Malpractice Attorneys – Justice for Victims can help victims and their families recover damages from the negligent provider.
Medical malpractice claims are notoriously complicated. A successful case requires demonstrating that the patient had a doctor-patient relationship with the healthcare provider and that the healthcare professional breached their duty of care by not performing or administering treatment in accordance with applicable medical standards. This is not an easy task, especially when the injured patient is already suffering or has died as a result of the healthcare professional’s error.
In California, the statutes of limitation dictating required legal timing for filing medical malpractice cases start ticking the instant questionable care results directly in substantiated emotional, physical or fatal harm. Given this legal complexity, it is highly advisable to retain accomplished California medical malpractice lawyers early so they can thoughtfully and quickly navigate the lengthy road toward accountability and updated care standards.
The types of damages that can be recovered from a successful medical malpractice claim include medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages. Medical expenses typically include the cost of emergency and long-term healthcare services the victim would not have needed if not for the medical professional’s negligent actions. Pain and suffering is a highly subjective category, but it is an important element of compensation that allows victims to be fairly compensated for the physical and emotional distress they endured due to the healthcare provider’s mistakes.
Lastly, punitive damages are awarded as a means of punishing the negligent medical professional and deterring others from engaging in similar behavior. While such damages are rare, they can be awarded in certain circumstances when the victim’s attorney can prove that the healthcare provider’s negligence was egregious and extremely reckless.
When a hospital error results in additional pain, suffering or even the death of a loved one, our experienced Orange County medical malpractice attorneys at Kyle Scott Law can help. Our founder, who has an AVVO rating of 10.0 Superb, will fight aggressively to get you the justice you deserve.
With more than 39 years of experience, our team is prepared to help you take on the insurance companies responsible for your injury. With access to a wide range of resources, including medical specialists and a dedicated team of legal professionals, we will perform the rigorous investigation necessary to prove your case in court. Contact us today to get started. We have helped countless clients recover more than $1 billion in damages. Let us do the same for you. Our firm handles cases throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Irvine. We are available to speak with you at our offices in Anaheim or by phone or online.