Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys In Agoura Hills, California

Medical malpractice occurs when negligent mistakes lead to serious harm for a patient. Doctors, physicians, surgeons, registered nurses and other medical professionals owe a duty of care to the patients in their charge. When they do not provide the expected level of care, either through intentional action or negligence, then the patient may be able to seek financial compensation through a medical malpractice case.

Here at DorenfeldLaw, Inc., we have over 20 years of experience as medical malpractice attorneys. Our offices are conveniently located in Agoura Hills, but we can meet with clients all across Southern California. If you have suffered harm due to medical malpractice, please get in touch with us now for an initial consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer.

Potential Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice can take many different forms, depending on the type of care the patient needs and the types of mistakes that are made. Below are a few examples:

• Surgical errors: The most common example is wrong-site surgery, where the operation is carried out on the wrong side or the wrong location. These cases also include when a surgeon carries out the wrong procedure entirely.
• Misdiagnosis: A similar issue is a delayed diagnosis, which can cause conditions like cancer to get significantly worse.
• Medication errors: These include giving the patient the wrong medication or prescribing the wrong dose.
• Birth injuries: These mistakes can sometimes lead to severe ramifications, such as the development of cerebral palsy.
• Emergency room errors: Emergency rooms are notoriously chaotic and fast-paced, so mistakes may happen.

Many of these errors occur because of miscommunication issues. Wrong-site surgery could be because a doctor was simply given the wrong medical records and two patients had similar names. Mistakes can also happen due to distraction, impairment, rushing, lack of training and much more.

What Types Of Injuries Do People Suffer?

The specific injuries will differ from case to case, but could include:

• Amputations
• Infections
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Wrongful death

For instance, a doctor who makes critical mistakes while delivering a baby could cut off oxygen flow to the baby. This could lead to permanent brain damage, which in turn causes cerebral palsy. Another issue is if surgical implements are retained after surgery, which may lead to organ damage or infection. This could include implements like scalpels, gauze, sponges, staples, needles, tweezers and much more.

Seeking Financial Compensation

If you have suffered harm due to medical malpractice, you could be facing significant costs from medical bills, lost wages, disability, disfigurement, a reduced earning capacity and more. Call our office at 888-678-5933 or use the online contact form to set up your initial consultation today. We can help you gather documentation, speak with medical witnesses, and consider your costs and the type of compensation you deserve.