Sacramento Medical Malpractice Accident Lawyers
Medical malpractice cases are very challenging and California’s medical malpractice laws are very unfavorable toward victims. Our Sacramento medical malpractice attorneys have been fighting for justice for medical malpractice victims and their loved ones for over 50 years, and very have a track record of success in securing substantial compensation for our clients including numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of medical negligence. Please, do not hesitate to call us and schedule your free consultation.
Medical Malpractice Time Limits
You have a very limited amount of time to get started on a medical malpractice claim in California. Please, talk to our Sacramento medical malpractice attorneys right away so we can preserve your right to compensation before it is too late.
In general, you have one year from the date that you discovered that malpractice caused your injuries, and no more than three years from the date of the negligent act. If a foreign object was left inside your body after surgery, or if you can prove that you were unable to discover the malpractice due to fraud or concealment, the three year limit may not begin until the time you discovered the malpractice.
When a minor child is the victim you have three years from the date of injury unless the child was under six years old when the injury occurred. Then you have either three years or until the child’s eighth birthday, whichever is longer.
Responsible Parties in Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice liability is a complicated issue. With our decades of experience, we know how to determine who can be held responsible for your injuries so that you can collect the full compensation that you deserve. Any kind of medical professional can be held responsible for medical negligence, as can medical facilities, and HMOs. Examples of potential defendants in medical malpractice cases include:
- Primary care physicians
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Psychiatrists
- Gynecologists
- Obstetricians
- Oncologists
- Cardiologists
- Orthopedists
- Dentists
- Cosmetic surgeons
- Nurses
- Chiropractors
- Physical therapists
- Pharmacists
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Out-patient facilities
- Fertility clinics
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation centers
- Laboratories
- HMOs
If you have been the victim of medical negligence, you may be able to recover substantial compensation for your injuries and losses. Please, do not wait until it is too late to take action in your medical malpractice case. Call the Sacramento medical malpractice attorneys of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger at (415) 906-3764 or contact us online right away.
