5 Common California Medical Malpractice Claims
Doctors are human. They make mistakes. The problem is, when doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be devastating. This is why we hold doctors and medical professionals to a standard of care, and if they breach that standard of care, this is called medical malpractice.
Regardless of the type of malpractice, victims of medical negligence can file a claim not only to hold liable parties accountable but also to recover damages for their injuries.
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5 Common California Medical Malpractice Claims
It may come as no surprise to learn that medical malpractice is a common issue in California, one of the most populous states in the country.
A departure from the accepted ethical norms might be considered medical malpractice, allowing the patient to file a malpractice claim. Certain medical malpractice claims are more common than others.
Birth Injury Claims
Birth injury claims involve injuries a mother or baby sustained before, during, or after childbirth. A baby might have been harmed by childbirth malpractice if they have bruising, fractures, hypoxia, or other symptoms.
Medical professionals are trained to detect when specific issues arise during pregnancy or childbirth and take action to prevent further harm. A doctor’s improper use of forceps during delivery or failure to provide adequate prenatal or postnatal care could result in long-lasting injury to the mother or the child.
Failure to Treat or Diagnose Claims
A healthcare professional’s failure to diagnose and treat you may also be considered medical malpractice. When a doctor or other professional overlooks a group of symptoms that point to an ailment, they go against the standards of care they agree to when treating patients.
Failure to treat can take various forms, such as premature patient discharge, improper medical test orders, and disregarding a patient’s medical history while recommending a course of therapy or medication. A doctor’s inability to treat is frequently brought on by taking care of more patients than they can manage.
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis Claims
Patients may receive unnecessary treatments or delayed care due to doctors’ misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, which can be harmful. Delayed diagnosis refers to your healthcare provider taking too long to diagnose something that should have been caught in earlier stages.
When a healthcare professional gives a patient the incorrect diagnosis for an illness, condition, or disease, it is called a misdiagnosis. A doctor may fail to recognize symptoms, prescribe medical tests, request further information, or refer the patient to a specialist, causing them to come to the wrong conclusion about your condition. This also means that if your ailment had been identified earlier, you might have had access to better treatment options.
Prescription Medication Error Claims
Medical malpractice often results from a prescription error causing harm to a patient. The consequences of medication errors can vary in severity. Healthcare providers may be deemed negligent if they administer the wrong dosage or medication to a patient, neglect to look for drug interactions, or fail to inform a patient of the dangers of taking a prescribed medication.
Surgical Errors Malpractice Claims
In an operating room, there are numerous medical personnel who have a responsibility to keep you safe. Medical professionals involved in surgery, such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, may be held responsible for committing surgical errors.
Surgical errors typically involve operating on the wrong body part or leaving equipment inside the patient. They can occur before you enter the operating room, for example, when a doctor fails to correctly identify you before the operation or check that your medical history is up to date, or even after.
Retain a Skilled California Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Whenever you enter a healthcare facility, you’re putting your health in the hands of trained professionals. When doctors and nurses are negligent, they betray your trust. Negligent medical staff can harm your long-term health, not to mention your faith in healthcare. Hold them accountable with help from a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer. Contact Eric Ratinoff Law Corp. for guidance on filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. We will work hard and fight for you.
Attorney Eric Ratinoff provides outstanding legal counsel and can help you find the resources and treatment you need to recover while ensuring you receive fair compensation. Eric Ratinoff is uniquely qualified to handle challenging medical malpractice claims due to his extensive experience with complex medical situations. He works with highly reliable expert witnesses for the claims he takes on and uses comprehensive graphic storyboards and videos. Schedule your free consultation by calling (916) 970-9100 or using our contact form.
