California Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Anytime a medical professional deviates from the “accepted standard of care” for his or her field of medicine, it is considered medical malpractice. All medical professionals have a legal and ethical obligation to provide their patients with responsible, intelligent, and safe treatment and care. When a medical professional’s negligent or reckless actions result in the injury or death of a patient, he or she can be held liable for damages under California medical malpractice laws.

There are many different acts that constitute medical malpractice. Some of the most common forms of medical malpractice in California include:

• Failure to diagnose
• Delayed diagnosis
• Misdiagnosis
• Medication errors
• Surgical errors
• Anesthesia errors
• Birth injuries
• Brain injuries
• Vaccine injuries
• Failure to provide standard follow-up care
• Failure to request or perform standard tests, procedures, or treatments
• Failure to get patient consent

Medical malpractice often results in severe injuries that can seriously debilitate a patient. A once functioning person may now no longer be able to work or lead a normal lifestyle. If you are a victim of medical malpractice, you have protection and rights under the law! You can file a claim against your negligent physician to recover damages for your pain, suffering, mental anguish, medical costs, rehabilitation, on-going treatment, lost wages, and other costs associated with the incident.

However, in order to successfully win a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove the following circumstances are true:

• The medical professional being sued was responsible for your care and treatment.
• The medical professional being sued acted negligently by failing to meet the “accepted standard of care” in his or her field of medicine.
• The medical professional’s negligence had a direct correlation, or significantly lead to your injury.
• The injuries you sustained have dramatically decreased the quality of your life.

Contact California Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you are a victim of medical malpractice, you must contact an attorney as quickly as possible. In California, you only have 3 years from the date of the injury, or 1 year from the date you discover the injury, to file a medical malpractice claim against a negligent physician. 

Medical malpractice cases are complex, and require the attention of an attorney that not only has a thorough grasp of the law, but also understands the medical and scientific aspects of the case as well. California medical malpractice lawyer Mark Hiepler is incredibly knowledgeable with regards to building a medical malpractice case and litigating the case in court.  He can thoroughly evaluate your case, discuss your best options, and address any questions or concerns you may have. Furthermore, Mr. Hiepler can aggressively negotiate with the negligent party in order to obtain the maximum amount of compensation possible for your injuries.

To schedule a free consultation with a California medical malpractice attorney who will zealously fight on behalf of your best interest, please contact Hiepler & Hiepler at (805) 988-5833. Mr. Hielper offers medical malpractice representation to clients throughout the state of California.