Bakersfield Hospital Negligence Lawyers in Bakersfield, Kern County, CA victims recover compensation for the harm they have suffered. They can also help the victims avoid the uncertainty of a trial. Many medical malpractice claims are settled before reaching a jury.
Whether you live in Bakersfield or are just visiting, you can count on the expert lawyers at Etehad Law to offer the personal support and aggressive legal representation you need and deserve. Our firm is renowned for providing not only top-notch legal services, but also a supportive community of clients and colleagues that is ready to help you through your toughest moments.
Our firm represents patients and their families in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice and wrongful death. We have a proven track record of success and are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients. If you have been injured, call our offices to set up a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
A doctor has a duty to accurately diagnose illness or injury promptly and treat it as needed. Often, the failure to make an accurate diagnosis can result in serious and life-changing injuries. To be considered medical malpractice, it is necessary to prove that the doctor failed to meet this obligation to patients and that this failure was the direct cause of injury or illness advancement.
A physician can also be liable for failure to follow treatment instructions. This can include not following up on results, not performing necessary tests, or refusing to provide an appropriate referral to another specialist. These cases are usually based on evidence from other specialists that the doctor violated their duty to care for the patient and was negligent in allowing their condition to worsen.
In California, adults have just one year to officially file a medical malpractice lawsuit after discovering questionable patient care directly causes substantiated emotional, physical or fatal harm. This time limit is crucially important for preserving evidence and maintaining a strong case in the face of powerful hospital systems and insurance companies.
The skilled Bakersfield medical malpractice attorneys at Moseley Collins Law provide a competitive edge by combining extensive trial credentials and medical understanding. Our team has represented many victims of egregious hospital negligence throughout Kern County in situations that could have been avoided if the right precautions had been taken.
We have a unique perspective on these tragic matters, as we are not only experienced medical malpractice attorneys, but we are also licensed physicians who have held active medical licenses for over ten years. This combination of expertise is a tremendous asset to families seeking justice for a loved one lost to hospital negligence. We provide transparent guidance in initial free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis – meaning that we do not get paid until we successfully win resources that cover your losses. No amount of money can ease the tragic loss of irreplaceable lives, but financial settlements can help families pay for lifetime medical care, assistive technology, accessible transportation, housing and loss of income, among other damages.