Inland Empire Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Healthcare is fundamental to our lives, providing vital services when we need them most. We trust our doctors and medical facilities to protect our health and well-being. However, when medical professionals fail in their duty of care, it can leave you feeling vulnerable and uncertain about the future. At DeWitt Algorri & Algorri, we recognize the critical role that quality healthcare should play in your life.

This page outlines how our medical malpractice lawyers in the Inland Empire can support you if you believe you’ve been harmed by a healthcare provider’s negligence. We are committed to helping you seek justice and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve throughout California.

Medical Malpractice Law Firm Serving All Courts in Southern California

DeWitt Algorri & Algorri is your dedicated partner in addressing the disruptions that medical malpractice can cause in your life. Experiencing negligence from a healthcare provider can lead to severe physical injuries, emotional distress, mounting medical bills, and a significant impact on your livelihood. We are here to help you navigate these challenges and restore your peace of mind.

As a leading medical malpractice law firm, DeWitt Algorri & Algorri serves clients throughout the Inland Empire and California. Our office is conveniently located at 4220 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660. If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical negligence, contact us at  855-WINNING (855-946-6464) to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation. Let us be part of the team that ensures justice and the compensation you deserve.

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California Medical Malpractice Laws

As you begin your claim, take some time to familiarize yourself with medical malpractice laws in California. The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case is three years in California. If the injury is not immediately discovered, the patient has one year from the date of discovery to file a claim. Exceptions include cases where there is proof of fraud, intentional concealment, or the presence of a foreign object in the patient’s body.

One facet of medical malpractice law is the notice of intent to sue. The plaintiff is required to notify the potential defendant of their intent to sue at least 90 days before moving forward with the suit.

Prior to May 2022, Californians could recover no more than $250,000 in non-economic damages for a medical malpractice claim. A law passed in 2022 will increase that amount to $350,000 in 2023 and gradually increase over the next decade until it reaches $750,000.

What Type of Compensation Will I Get?  Medical malpractice compensation is split into economic and non-economic categories. Economic compensation refers to losses with easily measured costs, such as medical bills and lost wages. With careful accounting and documentation, you can prove exactly how much an injury cost you in these areas.

Non-economic damages seek to make victims whole for losses that are harder to measure. In particular, this refers to pain and suffering—how do you put a dollar amount on pain and suffering? While this may be challenging, it’s one of the reasons you have a San Bernardino medical malpractice lawyer. These cases often cause victims substantial physical and mental pain, and you deserve to be compensated for it.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

 Claims can cover any type of negligence on the part of a doctor or other care provider, but some types of claims are more common than others. Many claims relate to:

• Missed and delayed diagnoses. These mistakes can be tragic for patients. Consider a patient who seeks treatment for odd symptoms. The doctor misses the telltale signs of a specific type of cancer and does not perform proper diagnostic tests. By the time the patient is diagnosed by another care provider, their cancer has progressed to the point that more aggressive treatment is needed.
• Birth injuries. Birth is a dangerous time for mother and baby, and care leading to the loss or permanent injury of either may be malpractice.
• Medication errors. This includes administering the wrong medication, prescribing medication that interacts with another of the patient’s medications, or giving medication on the wrong schedule.
• Anesthesia errors. When anesthesia is not properly administered or monitored, patients may suffer strokes, heart attacks, brain damage, or even death.
• Surgical errors. Performing surgery on the wrong body part, leaving a surgical instrument inside the body, or failing to take proper sanitation and hygienic precautions are all serious errors that can endanger patients.

Schedule Your Consultation with DeWitt Algorri & Algorri Now

If a medical error has destroyed your trust in healthcare providers and changed your life, it’s time to talk to a medical malpractice attorney in the Inland Empire. We’re committed to finding out what really happened and how much compensation you deserve. Contact us online or call us at 855-946-6464 to talk more about your case.