Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice: Should I Sue My Doctor in California?
When a person goes to a doctor or physician for medical treatment, they expect to receive top-quality care. Unfortunately, not all healthcare professionals live up to that standard, and if a patient is injured by their doctor or physician, they may have a claim for medical malpractice in California. With that said, you may… Read More »
How medical malpractice in California differs from other types of personal injury claims
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury case, but the rules for this type of claim differ from other personal injury cases in California. At the Law Offices of Andrew Ritholz, our team of dedicated legal professionals understands the differences and will zealously advocate for your right to compensation after being injured by… Read More »
Can You Sue a Doctor for Negligence in California?
We trust medical professionals when we are at our most vulnerable. We hold doctors, nurses, and other physicians to the highest standards because if they make a mistake or deliberate error, the consequences can be severe, and often fatal. If a doctor makes a mistake, and you are injured, can you bring a lawsuit?… Read More »
Almost 40 Percent of California Hospitals Graded C or Lower for Patient Safety
In April, 2015, the Leapfrog Group issued their latest scores of more than 2,500 hospitals nationwide. The scores ranked 248 hospitals in California alone. Sadly, nearly 4 in 10 California hospitals received a grade of C or lower for patient safety, raising questions about wrongful death suits. The Leapfrog Group is an employer-backed nonprofit… Read More »
Harmed in the Hospital, Should I Sue?
Although doctors and nurses are well trained, hospitals and medical care carry inherent risks that may result in being harmed by a hospital or their doctors and/or nurses. A medical malpractice lawyer could help you determine the best way to file your medical malpractice claim. If someone is an employee of a hospital, the… Read More »
How to Tell if You or a Loved One Have Been Subjected to Negligent Care
In our modern era of medicine, the level of care expected of medical professionals is ever changing and, promisingly, always improving. However, there may come a time when you or a loved one is not treated with appropriate medical care, referred to as Negligent Care. Negligent Care can be difficult to assess; just because… Read More »
Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice generally occurs when a healthcare professional breaks away from the standard of care when providing treatment to a patient, and that break from the standard of care (referred to as a breach) causes injury to the patient. Standard of care is a technical legal term usually defined as accepted procedures and practices… Read More »
