Bakersfield Medical Malpractice Lawyers – Hospital Negligence Experts
Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals work under intense pressure and are subject to many stresses that make it difficult for them to keep up with the latest medical advances. This is why mistakes and injuries are not uncommon in the health care industry. However, when the care you receive fails to meet a reasonable standard of practice and leads to you suffering injuries, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
A Bakersfield Bakersfield Medical Malpractice Lawyers – Hospital Negligence Experts can review your situation and help you file a claim against the liable party for their negligence. These claims are complex because you must prove that the liable party breached their duty of care and that this breach caused your injuries. This requires the testimony of an expert who can testify that the standard of care in your case was not met and that the poor care caused your injuries.
Most of the surgeons, ER doctors, and other medical professionals who work in a hospital setting are independent contractors and not direct employees of the hospital. This means you cannot sue the hospital itself for the doctor’s malpractice, but you can sue the doctor directly if they are the one who made the mistake. However, if the doctor was hired by a particular clinic and not the hospital itself, you can file a negligence suit against both the doctor and the clinic that employed them.
When a physician makes a mistake, it can be very serious. One example of a mistake is failure to diagnose an illness that results in the worsening of your condition or even death. This type of negligence must be proven with the help of an experienced Bakersfield failure to diagnose lawyer.
The law states that if you suffered injury as a result of a doctor’s medical malpractice, you are entitled to damages for your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, physical and mental impairment, and more. Your attorney can help you determine the exact amount of compensation you are owed for your losses.
The firm has more than three decades of experience pursuing financial compensation for families who have been hurt or killed by the negligent actions of doctors, nurses, and other health care workers in Bakersfield. They also handle cases involving workplace accidents and injuries that can lead to wrongful death. The team represents clients before insurance companies and liable parties to pursue fair compensation for their emotional and financial losses. They serve clients in Bakersfield and the surrounding areas and also offer Spanish-speaking services. Contact them to schedule a consultation. They accept all case types, including personal injury, car accident, wrongful death, and more. It is free to get started.