Prunedale, CA Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Hospital Negligence Attorneys

Have you or a loved one experienced a severe injury or suffering that was caused by an act of medical negligence or malpractice in a hospital in Prunedale or nearby cities? You may have grounds for legal action and compensation. At Moseley Collins Law, our experienced hospital negligence lawyers have assisted numerous clients in Monterey County in fighting back against incidents of medical malpractice. With over 40 years of collective experience handling these complex cases nationwide, we have the skill and determination to stand up to large hospitals and health systems in court.

If a doctor, nurse, technician, or other medical professional made errors, failed to diagnose accurately, or did not provide an adequate standard of care that caused you or a family member harm, you deserve justice. Do not delay in learning your options - contact our firm today for a free consultation on your potential hospital negligence case. We take cases on a contingency fee basis so no fees until or unless we obtain compensation in your favor.

Medical errors and negligence unfortunately cause far too many injuries and deaths in hospitals each year across California and the country. Our medical malpractice lawyers frequently see certain types of errors repeated in local hospitals and clinics:

• Surgical Mistakes - From a surgeon nicking internal organs to operating on the wrong site or side of the body. These preventable errors cause serious harm.
• Medication Errors - Getting the wrong dose or wrong drugs leads to life-threatening reactions. Similarly, pharmacy mix ups have severe effects.
• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis - Failing to detect illnesses like cancers or heart attacks on time reduces survival rates.
• Childbirth Injuries - Both mother and infant face risks ranging from lack of oxygen to improper use of instruments.
• Infection Outbreaks - Unsanitary conditions and lack of protective gear spreads contagions in medical facilities.

If any type of mistake like this happened to you or family at Natividad Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital or other regional medical centers, we advocate aggressively so victims get accountability. Contact us for help today.

There are two major hospital systems providing care for residents of Prunedale and surrounding areas in Monterey County:

The 172-bed Natividad Medical Center in Salinas is a public safety-net hospital owned and operated by Monterey County. It offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including emergency care, neonatal intensive care, medical imaging, surgical procedures and more across various specialties.

Natividad Medical Center Website

Headquartered in Salinas, the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is a non-profit network founded in 1953 that operates Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital along with many primary and urgent care clinics across the region. Their flagship 450-bed Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital facility has top ratings for quality care and patient safety.

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Website

As an established firm offering dedicated legal help to victims of hospital negligence, we assist clients living throughout Monterey County and Central Coast areas near Prunedale, including:

• Salinas
• Castroville
• Marina
• Seaside
• Sand City
• Del Rey Oaks
• Monterey
• Pacific Grove
• Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Moss Landing
• Chualar
• Gonzalez
• Soledad
• Greenfield

No matter which town you live in around Prunedale, once you become our client, we make it our mission to maximize compensation for the pain and damages you suffered. We have worked on medical negligence cases in virtually every city in the region. Our only goal is getting you the money you require to move forward after malpractice.

Depending on the specific errors and acts of negligence involved, victims of malpractice in medical facilities often endure catastrophic injuries with permanent effects, such as:

• Brain Damage
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Amputated Limbs
• Severe Burns
• Paralysis
• Strokes
• Cerebral Palsy
• Birth Defects

In the worst cases, malpractice leads to wrongful death of patients. We fight on behalf of grieving families to hold hospitals fully accountable.

The experienced medical malpractice lawyers at our firm have seen virtually every type of injury sustained due to all kinds of errors ranging from surgical mistakes to neglect of patients. We stand ready to evaluate what happened in your case and gather evidence showing where the facility or specific health providers failed you or your loved one.

With over 40 years of collective experience, we have the expertise to build strong arguments regarding medical negligence. We then negotiate firmly with hospitals and insurance companies, backed by litigation. Our track record of results shows we fight relentlessly until you receive proper compensation.

Moseley Collins Law has been advocating for victim’s rights since the 1980s. Over four decades, we have built a reputation as one of the leading medical malpractice law firms clients turn to after incidents of negligence cause them harm. What sets our Prunedale medical malpractice legal team apart?

• We Specialize Exclusively in Medical Malpractice Cases - This complex area of law requires niche expertise that we possess after 40+ years handling these cases. Our focus translates into effective representation.
• Track Record of Results - Since our founding, we have recovered millions for clients injured by malpractice. We know what it takes to win verdicts and settlements.
• We Invest Heavily in Your Case - To prove malpractice, we gather opinions from 4+ independent medical experts from different specialties to thoroughly review records and identify breaches in standards of care. We make this financial commitment because it translates into better outcomes for clients.
• No Fees Unless We Win Your Case - We take all hospital negligence cases on a contingency basis, meaning no payment required from you upfront. We only collect if and when we secure compensation on your behalf, typically from a settlement or jury award. This ensures access to quality representation.

If you want lawyers who have the guts and experience to stand up against negligent hospitals that caused you or family harm, look no further than our team. Contact us today to learn more about your options!

Successfully winning compensation for clients injured by medical malpractice requires methodical and thorough documentation of how a hospital or health providers breached their duty of care. Under guidance from our Prunedale medical malpractice lawyers, we slowly build an airtight case through steps such as:

We start by using HIPAA release forms to collect all relevant medical charts, doctors’ notes, surgical reports, laboratory data and other health information. Tracking your clinical history from before, during and after medical errors occurred allows us to highlight irregularities.

Most hospital negligence cases hinge on being able to definitively prove substandard medical care through expert opinions. That is why we spend significant resources consulting with doctors, nurses and other specialists across a wide range of fields related to your case. We ask them to write reports based on examples of malpractice found in your records. Securing testimony from 4+ credible medical experts ensure we can causally link your injuries to negligence.

Working with finance analysts, vocational experts, life care planners and other specialists, we also need to adequately quantify how malpractice affects you. This includes projecting treatment costs, lost income, loss of future earnings, and calculating impacts on quality of life. Documenting damages often translates into higher settlements or court awarded compensation.

Armed with irrefutable evidence of malpractice and calculates of current and future suffering, we fight to get victims fair compensation. We aggressively negotiate with hospitals, doctors and insurance companies - backed by our willingness to take cases to court when needed to secure full damages for clients. Our record of millions recovered demonstrates we have the leverage and experience to get results.

If you want lawyers who take immediate action investigating what went wrong, determining who is responsible, consulting experts across specialties, and quantifying long-term damages caused by medical negligence, choose our medical malpractice law firm to represent you. We have helped numerous clients in Monterey County and beyond get accountability and much needed compensation after hospital errors changed their lives - and we can help you too.

Here at Moseley Collins Law, we offer free, no-obligation consultations to anyone who suspects they suffered injuries due to medical negligence in facilities near Prunedale. We do this because we want concerned residents in Monterey County and nearby cities to have direct access to our 40+ years of expertise handling these sensitive cases.

When victims reach out to us after hospital errors, we make no assumptions about what may have happened. Instead, we listen with empathy as you describe your experience. From there, our Prunedale medical malpractice lawyers ask strategic questions to understand key factors about your case that can prove malpractice, including:

• What type of medical treatment were you receiving when errors occurred? Why did you require care?
• Can you pinpoint specific acts of negligence - such as wrong surgical procedures or improper administration of drugs?
• What injuries or conditions did this negligence cause or contribute to?
• Have you gathered copies of your medical records yet to establish a timeline of what went wrong? If not, do we have your permission through HIPAA release forms to immediately order these reports from the hospital?

Reviewing these and many additional details during initial free consultations allows our team to apply our expertise determining whether incidents of malpractice likely contributed to client injuries. If we believe you have a strong case, we discuss next steps for our firm launching a full investigation into what happened. And rest assured if we do not feel confident uncovering negligence, we provide straightforward guidance on alternative options depending upon the specifics of each unique situation.

The bottom line? If you suspect medical negligence during care received from Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Natividad Medical Center or any other local hospital or clinic, reach out to us about your potential case regardless of circumstances. Knowing we will take significant time assessing your situation at no cost ensures victims have nothing to lose and everything to gain by calling our Prunedale medical malpractice lawyers today at (800) 426-5546 for your free consultation.

California has statutes of limitations on medical malpractice cases requiring legal action gets filed:

• Within one year from the date of discovery
• No later than 3 years after the injury

It gets complex determining which deadline applies or if exceptions exist allowing more time. Do not wait to call our knowledgeable lawyers so we can immediately review your case and ensure claims get submitted before laws prohibit us from obtaining compensation.

You absolutely should report medical errors to hospital administrators right away by getting names, preserving evidence and recording each encounter. This creates a paper trail but does NOT reduce the likelihood of compensation in parallel legal action unless settlements sign away those rights. Always consult our lawyers before signing anything or agreeing to ‘internal review’.

We use HIPAA release waivers to collect a complete set of medical charts from before, during and after malpractice occurs. This includes doctor progress notes, surgical/pathology reports, laboratory/radiology results, ICU flowsheets, therapy/rehab notes, discharge summaries and more. Records prove what happened over time.

The best medical malpractice cases rely on physician experts across different specialties unanimously agreeing negligence occurred. Credible specialists cannot accuse local peers without thoroughly reviewing facts. We invest in 4+ experts to remove any doubt on breaches in standards of care.

It varies based on factors like type of injury, shared liability, willingness to settle, etc. Some resolve quickly while complex cases with protracted settlement negotiations can go on for years. Our lawyers aggressively pursue the shortest path to compensation but results matter most.

Please call Moseley Collins Law today at (800) 426-5546 for reliable guidance on anything related to medical malpractice law. Our consultations are free, completely confidential, and ensure victims understand all options after hospital negligence.