A medical negligence claim can result in a substantial financial settlement for injured patients or their survivors. A successful claim often provides reimbursement for quantifiable expenses including medical bills, rehabilitative costs, lost wages, future earnings potential, and other economic losses. It also covers non-economic damages such as physical and mental pain, diminished quality of life, and emotional trauma. Injured patients and their families deserve the help of experienced injury lawyers.
A Medical Negligence Lawyers Santa Barbara, California can help with legal strategies for a fair settlement with insurance companies. A law firm that has a track record of success in personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents, train accidents, and wrongful death claims, can be an asset to a client’s legal team.
In most medical malpractice cases, the liable party must prove that their breached the standard of care required of a physician in their specialty, and that that breach directly caused the patient’s injuries. To successfully prove this, expert testimony from other doctors is often needed to establish that the alleged breach was the proximate cause of injury or death.
While any negligent healthcare provider may be held liable for malpractice, typically the defendants include surgeons, anesthesiologists, ER doctors, radiologists, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, technicians, and hospital management personnel. A lawyer who has extensive experience in wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits will have the resources to build a robust case against the responsible parties.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Require Exhaustive Investigations
When a patient is injured due to a medical mistake, the attorney’s task is to conduct a thorough investigation of all relevant medical records and witness testimony. A skilled legal professional will be able to identify all liable parties and prepare a strong case to maximize the compensation awarded to the victim or their heirs.
An Experienced License Defense Lawyer Can Protect Physicians from Medical Board Investigations
When the California Medical Board investigates a physician, an experienced and competent medical licensing attorney is essential. Promptly hiring a knowledgeable attorney can prevent unannounced and unwanted intrusions by investigators, manage orderly participation in an investigation, defend against improper assertions of the right to remain silent, and advocate in opposition to discipline at the Board.
The attorneys at Ray & Bishop have the expertise necessary to defend physicians against Medical Board investigations, and can effectively deal with any reportable event that threatens a license denial or an Accusation. This is critical, since a notice of a denial or an Accusation can have widespread consequences impacting privileges, credentials, insurance panels, appointments, and employment.