Nelson & Natale LLP

Medical Malpractice

What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is defined as the 'negligent treatment of a patient by a medical professional such as a physician, surgeon, therapist or nurse?. Hospital staff and hospital facilities can also commit medical malpractice. When a medical professional commits medical malpractice, he/she can subject his/her patient to serious, life-threatening injuries. Medical malpractice commonly results from some form of negligence:

* Poor doctor-patient communication

* Poor communication among the medical staff

* Incorrect test administration

* Incorrect usage of medical devices

* Inadequate medical training

* Administration of incorrect medical procedures

Patients who sustain serious or fatal injuries due to medical malpractice often face life-altering symptoms. These symptoms can adversely impact the victim?s quality of life forever, from bodily injury damages to emotional trauma. Victims of medical malpractice as well as their families must deal with incredible stress and life changing adjustments.

Unfortunately, many patients are not aware of their legal rights after they have sustained injuries as a result of medical malpractice. In the state of California, however, victims of medical malpractice are protected by personal injury law. Personal injury law allows the victims to seek compensation for their medical costs, lost wages, lost future income, physical damages, and pain and suffering.

After a person has sustained serious injuries as a result of medical professional negligence, it is always in his/her best interest to consult with Nelson & Natale. We will actually, and without any cost to you, review your claim and help you decide what you want to do in this critical area of law.

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