Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical malpractice is defined as an act of improper, negligent, unskilled, or omitted treatment of a patient by their assigned physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist or other health care provider. When an individual visits a doctor's office, the hospital or any medical professional, they expect the doctors, nurses and other staff to be able to perform their duties and responsibilities as laid out for their particular position. We rely on medical professionals to know what they are supposed to do and to do it.
Has medical malpractice cause you serious injury?
While accidents can and will happen, injuries caused as a result of a medical professional's negligence, irresponsibility and intentional neglect can leave a patient with permanent, life-altering injuries which could require extensive, costly medical care and treatment. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured and you suspect medical malpractice is responsible for your injuries, you should consult with a Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer at Bostwick & Peterson LLP right away. Our lawyers will thoroughly review your situation, analyze all medical reports, answer any questions you may have, and advise you on how best to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years our attorneys have amassed a number of frequently asked
questions they have gotten from clients. If you have questions about medical
malpractice, our firm, or how we operate, we recommend checking out our
FAQ page and then contacting an attorney at our firm who will be able
to give you further information if you require it.
Birth Injuries
Giving birth to a child who has sustained birth injuries, due to a doctor
or nurse's neglect or incompetence can be extremely devastating. If you
suspect your child has been injured as a result of a medical professional's
negligence, you need to consult with an attorney from our firm right away
so that we can review your case and advise you how best to proceed.
Pediatric Meningitis
Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and
spinal cord. Although most cases of meningitis are caused by bacteria
or virus, some cases can be attributed to medications or illness. Pediatric
meningitis can be caused by birth injuries, severe head trauma, or a severe
ear or nasal infection, and has the potential for being life-threatening
if not treated properly at once.
Failure to Diagnose
While people may not consider a failure to diagnose as medical malpractice,
there are instances where a medical professional's lack of training, neglect
or incompetence can result in the lack of a diagnosis that turns out to
be quite serious. A failure to diagnose a medical condition which could
have been properly treated, if diagnosed earlier, can be devastating.
Failure to Diagnose Cardiac Arrest / Heart Attack
Failing to diagnose a heart attack or cardiac arrest in an individual can
have detrimental effects. If you think a medical professional failed to
properly diagnose your heart attack or the heart attack/cardiac arrest
of a loved one, you need to consult with an attorney from our firm today.
Injury Caused By Radiation
Radiation is used in medical offices and hospitals for all manner of reasons.
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury caused by radiation, you
need to seek legal representation immediately. Radiation injuries can
be extremely serious and attention must be taken right away to ensure
you are properly treated and care for. Read more
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Anesthesia Error
Your doctor or anesthesiologist is responsible for ensuring you receive
the correct amount of anesthesia for the treatment or surgical procedure
you are scheduled to have. An anesthesia error can cause serious and permanent
damage. If you believe there was an anesthesia error in your medical treatment,
contact our firm today.
Kaiser Medical Malpractice
Our firm handles all manner of medical malpractice cases and lawsuits,
and our attorneys are not afraid to go up against major medical providers
like Kaiser. If you need legal representation in a medical malpractice
case against Kaiser, please contact our firm as soon as possible, so our
attorneys can review your situation and advise you on how to proceed.
Legal Malpractice
Lawyers are obligated to follow and comply with the code of ethics laid
out by the particular state where the lawyer practices. Any breach in
the standard of legal care or conduct could be classified as legal malpractice.
If you have received incompetent or negligent legal representation, our
firm may be able to help.
Suicide
When a family member commits suicide is an extremely traumatic experience
for the family members and loved ones they leave behind. If you suspect
a loved one's suicide was caused by some form of medical malpractice,
contact our firm immediately and schedule a confidential consultation.
Medication Errors
Doctor-prescribed medications are supposed to help us recover from medical
conditions or injuries. Medication errors, however, can have devastating
effects and in the worst case scenario they are capable of causing death.
If you suspect medication errors, contact our firm today.
Emergency Room Errors
The emergency room is where individuals go when they have a medical emergency.
It is reasonable to expect that emergency room doctors, nurses and medical
staff are trained in all manner of emergency medical treatment. Emergency
room errors, unfortunately, are extremely common and leave an individual
or family having to face expensive medical bills and long-term care, all
of which could have been avoided.
Cosmetic Surgery Errors
When an individual receives any type of cosmetic surgery they are doing
so in order to improve some physical aspect of their appearance. When
cosmetic surgery errors occur, a routine surgery can end up being a life-threatening
or deadly endeavor. It is important to consult with an attorney from our
firm if you have become the victim of cosmetic surgery errors.
Surgical Errors
When you go into surgery, you are quite literally putting your life in
the hands of your surgeon and the other medical professionals performing
your surgery. Surgical errors can have extremely serious and devastating
effects. If you suspect surgical errors caused your injuries, consult
with an attorney from our firm right away.
Misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis can not only prevent an individual from being properly treated
for the illness they do have, but it can cause additional injuries and
damage from medications and treatments which were not in fact needed.
If you are suffering from injuries as a result of a misdiagnosis, you
need to seek legal counsel immediately.
Misdiagnosing Cancer
Cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness. It is extremely
important to properly diagnose cancer, so that the individual's chance
of survival can be increased through proper treatment and medical care.
Misdiagnosing cancer can lead to an individual being mentally and physical
traumatized for no reason, or it can leave an individual who could have
been treated (if the cancer had been diagnosed in time) with no chance
of survival.
Medical Negligence
Any type of medical negligence can result in serious injuries or death.
Medical professionals who exhibit any kind of medical negligence need
to be held accountable for their actions, especially because their profession
centers around the health and well-being of their patients.
Blood Transfusion Injuries
Blood transfusion injuries can occur because of the wrong type of blood,
a dirty or incorrect needle, or any number of other reasons. If you have
sustained injuries from a blood transfusion it is important that you consult
with a medical malpractice attorney at our firm right away.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can occur during any number of situations, and unfortunately
they are often life-altering or life-threatening. If medical malpractice
is responsible for a brain injury, such as those capable of being sustained
during birth, in surgery, after a medical equipment failure and more,
then we advise you seek legal counsel as soon as possible.
Paralysis
When your nerves sustain any kind of serious damage as a result of an injury
or trauma, you may become paralysis throughout all or part of your body.
Paralysis, especially when it is caused by negligence or medical malpractice,
is extremely traumatizing. Nobody should have to face such an experience
alone. Our firm is here to help.
Infections in Hospitals
Although hospitals are generally thought of as very sterile environments,
infections in hospitals are not uncommon. An improperly recognized and
treated infection can have the potential for infecting other patients
and causing life-threatening illnesses. Contact our firm if you suspect
you received a serious infection in the hospital.
Medical Equipment Failure
Medical equipment is heavily relied on to monitor and track vital signs
of patients in hospitals and doctors' offices. When that medical equipment
fails it can put the patient's life at risk. Although medical staff is
assigned to monitor and track such equipment, a failure could potentially
go unnoticed or unresolved, thus causing serious injury or death.
Contaminated Instruments
All instruments used by doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
are supposed to be sterilized in order to protect the patient. When instruments
are contaminated by dirt, infections, or for any other reason, it puts
the patient at risk for contracting a serious illness or sustaining a
permanent injury. If you suspect you have been treated by contaminated
instruments, contact our firm today.
Wrongful Death
Negligence, lack of proper training, incompetence, misdiagnosis, a failure
to diagnose and intent to harm, can all result in the wrongful death of
a patient. If you have a loved one you suspect has died as a result of
medical malpractice, we can help.
Contact a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Los Angeles
Medical malpractice is extremely serious, and those responsible for serious injuries or death due to some form of medical negligence or neglect, need to be held accountable for their actions. We work hard to see that our clients receive the aggressive representation they need when going up against the insurance companies, hospitals, medical providers, and other medical professionals responsible for their care and well-being.
For over 60 years our firm has successfully represented clients facing all kinds of medical malpractice cases, such as birth injuries, misdiagnosis, infections in hospitals, medical equipment failure, surgical errors and more. We have recovered well over $750 million dollars on behalf of our clients and we will work aggressively to provide you with the same dedication and committed representation in your case.
If you have sustained injuries you suspect were caused by medical malpractice, we advise you contact a Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney at our firm immediately.