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Medical Malpractice

California Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Protecting Your Rights After Negligence by a Medical Provider

At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP of California, we understand the devastating impact medical malpractice can have on individuals and their families. When you seek medical care, you place your trust and well-being in the hands of healthcare professionals. However, when that trust is betrayed due to negligence or substandard care, the consequences can be life-altering.

With years of experience and a track record of success, our dedicated team of medical malpractice attorneys is committed to fighting for the rights of victims and holding healthcare providers accountable. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to medical negligence, we are here to provide you with the legal guidance and representation you deserve.

Call us today at (800) 477-2989 or contact us online to speak with a medical malpractice attorney in California.

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What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or institution deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. The standard of care refers to the level of skill, knowledge, and treatment that a reasonably competent healthcare provider in the same field would provide under similar circumstances.

Medical malpractice can take various forms, including:

  1. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: When a healthcare provider fails to correctly identify a medical condition or delays its diagnosis, leading to delayed treatment or a worsened prognosis.
  2. Surgical errors: Mistakes made during surgical procedures, such as wrong-site surgery, leaving surgical instruments inside a patient, or anesthesia errors.
  3. Medication errors: Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or failure to identify harmful drug interactions.
  4. Birth injuries: Injuries suffered by a newborn during labor and delivery, including cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, or other conditions caused by medical negligence.
  5. Hospital-acquired infections: Infections acquired during a hospital stay due to unsanitary conditions, improper hygiene, or failure to follow infection control protocols.
  6. Failure to obtain informed consent: When a healthcare provider fails to adequately inform a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical procedure, and the patient suffers harm as a result.
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Helping Our Clients Get Closure

Millions Recovered on Behalf of Our Clients
  • $8,000,000 Lohse v. Lakeland Village HOA (Oakland, CA)

    An $8 Million judgment against a resort facility after a six-week jury trial for a woman who was rendered a paraplegic following a fall off of an unguarded pier.

  • $3,750,000 “John Doe” v. Utah
    Hospital & Physician

    A $3.75 Million structured settlement recovered against a Utah Hospital and physician as the result of a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Mr. Zalkin on behalf of the client.

  • $1,250,000 MacDonald v. Pescarias Del Pacifico (San Diego, CA)

    A $1.25 Million recovery following the crash of a helicopter on a Mexican tuna boat. The entire blade assembly broke off the helicopter and churned through the bell housing of the helicopter cockpit causing Mr. MacDonald to suffer severe brain and spinal cord injuries.

  • $1,200,000 Kaye v. AETNA (Key West, FL)

    A $1.2 Million pre-trial settlement of an insurance bad faith case. This case involved a young woman who slipped and fell off of the deck of a harbor excursion vessel where she worked suffering a severe brain injury.

  • $1,035,000 Robinson v. General Construction

    This case involved a pile buck (maritime worker) who was severely injured when a portion of a pile driving rigging collapsed on him and crushed his chest.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP, we represent patients who have suffered harm due to medical malpractice. We have the experience needed to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Our medical malpractice attorneys handle cases involving:

  • Birth injuries
  • Nursing home abuse and neglect
  • Medical malpractice in outpatient clinics and private offices
  • Medical malpractice in home health care
  • Improper treatment of a child or the elderly
  • Medical malpractice in skilled nursing facilities
  • Failure to diagnose a serious illness or condition
  • Failure to properly treat a serious illness or condition
  • Improper use of medical devices, such as anesthesia, catheters, or crutches
  • Medical malpractice in hospitals, including newborn injuries and wrong site surgeries

Our firm also represents families of patients who have died as a result of medical malpractice. In these cases, we can help you pursue a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for your loss.

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    - Kate
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Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, don't hesitate to seek legal advice. At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and evaluate its merits. During this confidential meeting, we will listen to your story, answer your questions, and provide you with an honest assessment of your legal options.

Remember, time is of the essence in medical malpractice cases. Contact our dedicated team today to schedule your free consultation. We are ready to fight for your rights and help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call us today at (800) 477-2989 or contact us online to speak with a medical malpractice attorney in California.

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