We recently discussed the various ways Orange County medical patients may become malpractice victims in this post. Medical errors like misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and birth injuries account for some of the most common ways individuals end up injured by the healthcare professionals they entrusted to care for them.
So if you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent medical professional, what recourse do you have? First, you will want to reach out to an experienced malpractice attorney. Fighting against the insurance companies and hospitals or medical groups to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve will require the skill and knowledge of a lawyer who knows how to take on these giant businesses.
Once you retain an attorney, he will be able to go over your case and its potential worth. There are various types of damages you can recover in a medical malpractice case. Read on for more…
Damages in a Medical Malpractice Case
When you suffer injuries and other losses caused by a medical professional’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensatory medical malpractice damages attempt to make victims “whole” again and provide money damages for economic and non-economic losses. This is also known as “actual damage”.
Common economic losses that may be recovered as part of a medical malpractice claim include:
· Past and future medical expenses.
· Loss of wages.
· Loss of earning capacity.
· Pain and suffering.
· Loss of consortium.
· Other damages that are related to the injuries and losses in the case.
Damages are case specific and depend on the specific facts of your case. The season medical malpractice lawyers at Dennis Law Group will take the time to fully investigate your case and determine all types of damages that you may be entitled to before making a demand to the liable parties.
Time Period to File a Medical Malpractice Claim
You cannot wait too long before filing a medical malpractice claim in California. All states, including California, have very specific time frames during which victims can file medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. If you fail to file a claim within this window, you will be forever barred from filing a claim and the right to seek monetary compensation.
Generally speaking, in California, a medical malpractice claim must be filed no later than three years after the date of injury or one year after the victim discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered the injury. Given this short time frame, it is imperative that you promptly contact Dennis Law Group as soon as you suspect that you have become a victim of medical malpractice.
In some cases, if the medical malpractice involves fraud, misrepresentation, or other foul play on the part of the medical professional, the time frame may be extended to give the victim additional time to file suit. Your attorney will know more.
Hiring a California Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you or your loved one has suffered harm at the hands of a negligent doctor, reach out to our experienced legal team today. At Dennis Law Group, we understand what you are going through and can present the aggressive case representation you need to ensure your rights are secured during this time.
Call our office (888) 820-2889 or complete the contact form on our website to set up a Free Consultation.
Time Period to File a Medical Malpractice Claim
All states have very specific time frames during which victims can file medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. If you fail to file a claim within this window, you will be forever barred from filing a claim and the right to seek monetary compensation.
In California, a medical malpractice claim must be filed no later than three years after the date of injury or one year after the victim discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered the injury. Given this short time frame, it is imperative that you promptly contact Dennis Law Group as soon as you suspect that you have become a victim of medical malpractice