Parlier, CA Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Hospital Negligence Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a medical mistake at a Parlier area hospital that resulted in significant injury or death, you may have grounds for a malpractice lawsuit. The medical malpractice lawyers at Moseley Collins Law have over 40 years of combined experience helping injured patients and families nationwide hold negligent doctors and hospitals accountable. We offer compassionate, dedicated legal representation to victims of all types of medical negligence.
Overview of Hospital NegligenceHospital negligence occurs when a hospital fails to provide an acceptable standard of care, resulting in patient injury or death. This can happen many different ways, such as:
- Misdiagnosis due to emergency room errors
- Surgical mistakes and operating room errors
- Improperly dispensed medication or anesthesia
- Discharging a patient too soon
- Failure to prevent infections and bedsores
- Use of broken medical equipment
When hospitals fail to uphold good practices, patients can suffer greatly. Medical negligence is the 3rd highest cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer.
If you experienced subpar care from any hospitals in Parlier and the surrounding Central Valley region that caused irreversible damages or death, contact our firm today for a free consultation.
Major Hospitals Serving Parlier and the Central ValleyThe main hospitals serving residents of Parlier and nearby towns include:
Adventist Medical Center - ReedleyA 58-bed acute care hospital offering cancer care, cardiology, imaging, orthopedics, women’s health and 24/7 emergency medicine.
Website: https://www.adventisthealth.org/reedley/
Saint Agnes Medical CenterA 343-bed hospital affiliated with the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center providing specialty treatment in oncology, neuroscience, orthopedics, children’s health and women’s healthcare.
Website: https://www.samc.com/
Kaweah Delta Medical CenterThe main 613-bed hospital for Tulare County offering ICU care, cardiology, occupational health, rehabilitation and emergency medicine.
Website: https://www.kaweahhealth.org/
How a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can HelpProving hospital negligence is extremely complicated and requires extensive litigation resources and medical expert witnesses. An experienced CA malpractice lawyer can help by:
- Conducting a thorough investigation into what precisely went wrong
- Obtaining all pertinent medical records and documentation
- Consulting with specialist physicians to ascertain medical standards violations
- Calculating and proving long-term damages
- Negotiating the full compensation you deserve
- Taking the case to trial if fair settlement cannot be reached
The lawyers at Moseley Collins Law have decades of combined courtroom experience with cases just like yours as well as the financial resources to stand up to large hospitals and their insurance carriers.
Hospital Negligence Cases We HandleWe handle all types of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death situations resulting from medical negligence at Central Valley hospitals, including:
Birth and Labor Injuries- Brain damage from oxygen deprivation
- Cerebral palsy
- Delivery room errors
- Misdiagnosed heart attacks
- Unnecessary surgeries
- Discharging patients too soon
- Operating on wrong body part
- Severe infection due to instruments not being properly sterilized
- Objects left inside patients after surgery
- Administering wrong drug or dosage
- Pharmacy prescription errors
- Anesthesia accidents
- Cancer
- Meningitis
- Stroke
Recovering from an incident of medical negligence can be extremely difficult. You may require extra medical treatment, rehabilitation services, home health care, special equipment and more. We will fight to secure coverage for ALL your short and long term medical needs so that you can properly heal.
Let us evenly match your current expenses and future costs with the maximum financial compensation. It cannot erase what happened but it can give you hope for better days ahead.
Cities and Towns We Serve in the Central ValleyWe help injured victims and surviving families throughout Parlier and all nearby communities advance their hospital negligence cases, including:
- Selma
- Kingsburg
- Sanger
- Reedley
- Orange Cove
- Fowler
- Del Rey
- Caruthers
- Dinuba
- Cutler
- Orosi
- London
- Traver
- Yettem
If you don’t see your city or town listed, give us a call. We likely handle cases in your area as well.
Steps to Take After Medical Negligence OccursIf you suspect you are the victim of medical negligence, it is important to act fast to preserve evidence. Consider taking these steps:
1. Request Your Medical RecordsFormally request copies of your full medical file from the hospital or healthcare facility. This creates a valuable paper trail.
2. Speak to WitnessesIf other staff, patients or visitors witnessed mistakes with your care, get their formal statements in writing immediately while details are still fresh.
3. Take PhotosCatalog any visible injuries, bruising or hospital conditions with date-stamped photos.
4. Seek Second OpinionsConsult other independent specialists who can assess your situation and confirm any potential misdiagnoses or subpar treatment.
5. Call a Medical Malpractice LawyerContact an experienced hospital negligence law firm to start building your case. Critical deadlines and statute of limitations apply.
Damages Available in Medical Malpractice CasesIf you or a loved one experienced harm due to a healthcare provider's negligence, filing a medical malpractice lawsuit may help you secure compensation for the immense hardships caused. There are different types of damages victims can recover if their case is successful.
Economic DamagesEconomic damages in malpractice cases aim to financially compensate injured victims and families for tangible monetary losses tied to a provider's mistakes.
Medical Expenses
This covers all hospital stays, surgeries, treatments, medications, devices and ongoing care required to manage health conditions directly resulting from the incident. Both past and projected future medical costs can be claimed.
Lost Income
Victims who couldn't work for a period or had lifetime earning capacity reduced due to disability or impairment may claim these lost wages. Documentation is required.
Loss of Services
If injuries prohibit completing essential household tasks, compensation for hiring outside help for childcare, cleaning, transportation and more may be warranted.
Non-Economic DamagesNon-economic categories focus on harder-to-quantify damages from the trauma, grief and suffering tied to malpractice.
Pain and Suffering
Financial compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, agony, inconvenience and mental anguish suffered.
Loss of Consortium/Companionship
If negligence resulted in death or permanent bedridden status, families can potentially seek damages for loss of companionship. This helps replace advice, guidance, affection, intimacy and comfort.
Punitive damages may also be pursued in cases of proven gross negligence or misconduct to punish providers. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer can help victims and grieving loved ones analyze and accurately categorize both economic and non-economic damages to seek fair compensation.
Why Work with Moseley Collins Law for Your Hospital Negligence Case?If you or someone you love suffered harm under a Central Valley hospital’s care, the medical malpractice lawyers at Moseley Collins Law are here to help. Some key reasons to choose our firm include:
- 40+ Years Collective Experience with Cases Like Yours
- Former Insurance Defense Litigators Who Know How Hospital Legal Teams Operate
- Panel of Highly-Qualified Medical Expert Witnesses and Specialists
- Proven Track Record Recovering Millions for Clients
- No-Risk, No-Cost Consultations and Case Evaluations
- We Thoroughly Invest Our Own Resources Preparing Strong Claims
- You Pay No Lawyer Fees Unless We Recover Financial Damages
Let us provide the compassionate one-on-one support and strategic legal representation your family deserves during this challenging time.
Schedule a Free Consultation with an Experienced Hospital Negligence Lawyer TodayDon’t go it alone against the hospitals’ huge legal teams. Contact our firm for skilled guidance and counsel. Call us today at 800-426-5546 for a FREE, no-obligation case review, or request a callback and we will reach out to you directly. Our primary goal is obtaining the maximum possible financial recovery so you can afford the care and services required for your ongoing needs.
FAQs - Hospital Negligence LawsuitsDo I have grounds to sue the hospital?If you or someone close to you suffered physical injury, emotional trauma or death due to medical mistakes, you may have a strong malpractice claim. A lawyer can assess if standard medical protocols were breached.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit?These cases carry strict statutes of limitations meaning valid claims must be formally filed within a certain time period which varies. In CA it is typically 1 year from the negligent act or discovery of harm with exceptions.
What key evidence is needed?Medical records, doctor/staff accounts, independent medical evaluations, proof of additional required care and expert testimony are key forms of evidence to prove misconduct.
Who pays negligence claim rewards?Claims are paid out by the liable hospital's malpractice insurance carrier, not directly by the hospital itself. This covers damages like medical bills, lost income, pain/suffering and more.
How much do these lawyers charge?Our firm handles hospital negligence suits on a contingency fee basis meaning no lawyer fees whatsoever unless we recover compensation for you. This guarantees affordable access to justice.