Los Angeles Attorneys for Medical Malpractice
Each day, thousands of people see doctors, check into hospitals or rush to the emergency room for treatment for various ailments and illnesses. All too often, we take for granted that the standard of care given by those in the medical field will meet certain expectations. But what about the thousands of people who encounter medical professionals who don't live up to even the lowest of standards. These individuals are victims of medical malpractice.
At the Ellis Law Corporation, in El Segundo, our lawyers hold health care providers accountable for medical negligence. We have more than 10 years of experience in handling personal injury matters, and we represent clients in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and throughout Southern California.
Types of Medical Malpractice
According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, nearly 100,000 people are killed each year as a result of errors made by medical professionals — doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and other providers.
Medical malpractice can involve a range of errors, but some of most common issues are listed below:
- Failure to diagnose cancer, infections or other conditions that could have improved with timely treatment
- Negligence during the birthing process that can cause birth trauma and birth-related injuries such as cerebral palsy
- Prescriptions that are filled incorrectly or prescription/medication dosage errors
- Urgent care or emergency room errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Errors during surgical procedures
- Inappropriate conduct by a physician or hospital staff
- Patient neglect
- Birth injury, including cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia and oxygen deprivation
Medical malpractice cases are complex and very often expensive to pursue. In most cases, medical professionals will not admit their error. Medical insurance companies will fight the victim every step of the way because of the high stakes involved in most Los Angeles medical malpractice cases. Their intention is to make sure that the victim is compensated as little as possible for his or her injuries. That is why it is very important that victims contact an experienced Los Angeles medical negligence attorney who will fight for their rights.
In California, the statute of limitations requires you to bring your medical malpractice lawsuit within three years of the date of the error or one year from the date when the error was or should have been discovered. If you have been injured, it is critical that you contact an attorney as soon as possible regarding your case.
Contact Us
Contact the El Segundo, California, office of the Ellis Law Corporation by calling us at 310-641-3335 or completing our online contact form.
