Medical Malpractice Claims in California: What You Need to Know
You need to show that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that this failure caused your injury. A free consultation can help determine if you have a case.
Overview
Medical negligence can cause devastating harm. Our attorneys take on hospitals and healthcare providers to recover damages for injured patients.
What compensation may be available?
California law allows an injured person to seek compensation for the losses the injury caused. In medical malpractice cases those commonly include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
- Wrongful death damages
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
You need to show that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that this failure caused your injury. A free consultation can help determine if you have a case.
Is there a cap on medical malpractice damages in California?
Yes. Under MICRA (as recently updated), non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases are capped, though the cap has been increased in recent years.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim?
Generally, you have one year from the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury, but no more than three years from the date of the negligent act.
Talk to a medical malpractice attorney
Hollywood Injury Law Center — Bash & Polyachenko P.C. has represented injured people in Los Angeles County since 2000. Attorney's fees are charged on a contingency basis — no fee unless we obtain a recovery. How case costs advanced by the firm are handled is set out in your written fee agreement.
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