Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Los Angeles
When a healthcare provider's conduct results in patient harm, California law may provide a path to compensation. Medical malpractice matters are among the most complex in civil litigation. Baghikian Law Firm handles these cases throughout Los Angeles County. Free consultations.
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Not every unfavorable medical outcome gives rise to a legal claim. However, when a healthcare provider's conduct falls short of what is expected under the circumstances and a patient is harmed as a result, California law may allow for the pursuit of compensation.
These matters involve detailed analysis of medical records, the involvement of qualified experts, and specific procedural requirements under California law. Baghikian Law Firm handles each component on behalf of our clients throughout the process.
Types of Medical Malpractice Matters We Handle
Medical negligence claims can arise across a range of settings and specialties. The following represent common categories — the specific facts of each situation determine how a case is evaluated.
Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis
Situations involving a failure to identify or a significant delay in identifying a medical condition may be relevant depending on how the circumstances affected the patient's care and outcome.
Surgical Errors
Incidents occurring before, during, or after a surgical procedure — including errors in execution or post-operative care — may give rise to a claim depending on the facts and circumstances involved.
Medication & Prescription Errors
Issues related to the prescribing, dispensing, or administration of medications may be relevant where a patient experienced harm as a result of a medication-related incident.
Birth Injuries
Harm occurring to a newborn or mother during labor or delivery may involve questions about the care provided and whether it was appropriate under the circumstances.
Emergency Care
Situations involving the evaluation or treatment of acute conditions in an emergency setting may raise questions about whether appropriate care was provided in a timely manner.
Informed Consent
California law addresses a patient's right to be informed about their care. Situations involving questions about whether adequate information was provided before a procedure may be relevant to a claim.
What Is Generally Considered in a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice matters are evaluated against a consistent framework. The following reflects the general considerations involved — specific application depends on the facts of each case and is discussed during a consultation.
Provider Relationship
Whether a provider-patient relationship existed that established a responsibility to provide appropriate care under the circumstances.
Standard of Care
Whether the provider's conduct met the level of care expected under the circumstances — a determination that typically requires expert medical input.
Causation
Whether the provider's conduct contributed to the patient's harm, as distinct from the underlying condition or other factors.
Resulting Harm
Whether the patient suffered actual harm — physical, financial, or otherwise — as a result of the provider's conduct.
Types of Damages That May Be Available
Depending on the facts of a case, various forms of compensation may be available. California law has specific provisions that apply to medical malpractice matters — the details applicable to any given situation are discussed during a consultation.
No Fee Unless We Win
Medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency basis. We advance the costs associated with the matter. Our fee comes only from the compensation we recover for you — and only if we win.
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