How Is Birth Injury Compensation Calculated?

When a medical professional’s negligence leads to a birth injury, families are often left with devastating financial and emotional burdens. From lifelong medical care to lost earning potential and emotional pain and suffering, the cost of a preventable birth injury can be enormous. If your child was injured due to medical malpractice, you may...
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How To Prove Negligence Was Involved in My Child’s Birth?

Discovering that your child suffered an injury during birth can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences imaginable. Under California law, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim if negligence (which essentially means the same thing as carelessness) was involved in your child’s injury. However, these cases are especially complex, and...
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How Medical Record Errors Can Lead to Serious Patient Harm

Errors in medical records are far more common than most patients realize. While some mistakes may be simple, such as misspellings, others can have a direct and harmful impact on your treatment. Doctors and nurses rely heavily on your records when making decisions, so what might appear to be a small error can still...
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Dangers of Premature Discharge from the Hospital

Hospitals have a duty to keep patients safe until they are stable enough to leave. When a patient is sent home too early, the risks can be serious. Premature discharge often leads to serious consequences like worsening health problems and emergency room readmissions. In California, if a hospital or doctor is negligent in releasing...
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What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice?

Losing a loved one is devastating in any circumstance, and especially so when the death could have been avoided. In California, families often wonder whether they have a wrongful death case or if the situation falls under medical malpractice law. These two types of claims can overlap, but they are not the same. Knowing...
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Settlement vs. Trial in Medical Malpractice Claims

When a patient suffers harm due to medical negligence, one of the most important decisions they’ll face is whether to settle the case or take it to trial. If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, reach out to The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates today....
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The Role of Expert Witnesses and Medical Malpractice Cases

When medical care goes wrong, determining whether a doctor or hospital is legally responsible requires more than just a bad outcome - it takes proving that the provider failed to meet the standard of care. That’s where expert witnesses come in. In a medical malpractice case, these professionals play a pivotal role in helping...
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Medical Negligence Claim Filing Process in California

The impact can be devastating when a trusted medical professional makes a preventable mistake. Patients may suffer lasting injuries, require long-term care, or even lose their lives due to substandard treatment. In California, victims of medical malpractice have the right to pursue justice, but the process of filing a claim can be complex and...
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Who are the Responsible Parties in a Birth Injury Case?

When a child suffers a birth injury, the emotional toll on the family is profound. But beyond grief and confusion, parents are often left wondering: Who is responsible? Identifying the responsible parties in a birth injury case is a crucial first step toward pursuing justice and securing the resources your child may need for...
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What Constitutes Medical Negligence During Childbirth?

Childbirth should be a moment of joy and new beginnings, but when something goes wrong due to a medical professional's error or omission, the consequences can be devastating. Medical negligence during childbirth occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care expected in similar circumstances, resulting in injury to the mother,...
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