Practicing medicine is extremely stressful, and mistakes can happen. When they do, patients may suffer life-changing injuries. If you believe you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of medical negligence, an experienced Santa Barbara personal injury attorney can help you pursue compensation for your losses.
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complex, and the stakes are high. For this reason, you need an attorney with the experience and resources to thoroughly investigate your claim, build a strong case, and aggressively fight for fair compensation for your damages. The accomplished legal team at Moseley Collins Law has extensive hospital negligence litigation skills and a deep medical knowledge of how to successfully challenge large hospitals, physician groups, clinics, nurses, doctors and other healthcare providers in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.
The firm’s attorneys represent clients in personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation and civil rights cases. They handle auto accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, product liability and other claims in the Santa Barbara area. They provide immediate response, investigate cases and keep clients informed throughout the process. They have achieved more than $300 million in settlements and verdicts for their clients, earning them membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
When medical negligence causes severe life-changing injuries, victims are entitled to recover measurable damages covering quantifiable economic costs ahead, lost income and benefits as well as harder to quantify non-economic losses imposed moving forward. Monetary compensation can also help alleviate financial strain on families to afford quality healthcare services and support.
A Santa Monica Medical Malpractice Injury Lawyers is difficult to win, as it requires the plaintiff to demonstrate that a doctor breached their duty of care, that they suffered injuries because of the breach and that those injuries caused substantial damages. Injured victims can seek damages for the following:
Medical Malpractice Claims Typically Take 12-36 Months to Resolve
It is crucial for injured victims and their families to retain an experienced legal counsel early in the investigation stage to protect their interests, prevent unannounced and unwanted intrusions from investigators, manage orderly participation in investigations, assert the right to remain silent in a legally correct manner and defend against California Medical Board discipline. An attorney’s representation can make the difference between closing a confidential investigation with no action or serious public discipline for a physician.
Whether it’s a physician accused of gross negligence, mishandling a patient or failing to notify a family member of an emergency situation, an experienced Santa Barbara injury lawyer can defend their license and reputation against disciplinary proceedings. Their experience can help them anticipate the pitfalls and craft an appropriate response to the California Medical Board’s requests for medical or psychiatric examinations, forensic reviews, or records subpoenas.
James Mckiernan Injury Lawyers represents injured people in claims involving car and truck accidents, wrongful deaths, product liability, construction accidents and dog bites. They have recovered more than $300 million in jury verdicts and settlements. The law firm has offices in Santa Barbara and offers free consultations to prospective clients.