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Do these four things now

The first few days decide a lot of cases. In order:

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Get the care you need nowSee another doctor if you need to. Your health comes first, and a second opinion also creates a record.
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Ask for your recordsYou have a right to your medical records. Ask in writing and keep a copy of the request.
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Don't give a recorded statementYou don't have to. Adjusters are trained to get you to say things that lower your claim. Say: "My lawyer will call you."
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Don't sign anything. Call us.Early release forms and medical authorizations are written to limit what they owe you. A ten-minute call costs nothing and tells you where you stand.

What you can get paid for

A malpractice claim covers the harm the care caused, now and later.

Find out what your case is worth
Medical billsER, surgery, therapy, and treatment your doctor says you'll need later.
Lost payDays you missed, and income you'll lose if you can't go back to the same job.
Future careSurgery, therapy and care your doctors say you will need because of the error.
Pain and what you've lostPhysical pain, stress, and the things you can't do anymore.

Results

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Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee yours. Results shown are firm-wide unless a place is named.

Deadlines vary. Act early.

How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.

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Medical malpractice questions we get every day

Straight answers. No fine print.

Is every bad outcome malpractice?
No. Medicine has risks, and a bad result alone is not a case. Malpractice means the care fell below what a careful provider would have done, and that caused the harm. Independent doctors review the records to answer that.
Are the rules different for malpractice cases?
Yes. California has special notice rules and limits on some damages in these cases, and other states have their own. Deadlines vary. Act early.
How much do you charge?
Nothing up front. We only get paid if you do. Our fee is a percentage of the money we get for you. You see it and sign it before we start. If we don't win, you owe nothing, not even case costs.
Where we handle it

Medical malpractice cases in nine states

Staffed offices in Irvine, Chicago and Las Vegas, and satellite offices by appointment. We also come to you.

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More about medical malpractice

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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.

Medical malpractice: what to know

Not every bad outcome is malpractice. Medicine has risks, and doctors cannot promise a result. Medical malpractice is care that falls below what a careful doctor, nurse or hospital would have done in the same situation, and that causes harm. Examples include a missed or late diagnosis, a surgical error, a medication error, a birth injury, or a failure to act on test results.

California rules that shape your case

  • Expert review. Malpractice cases need medical experts. They review the records and explain what the standard of care was, how it was broken, and how that caused the harm.
  • Notice before a lawsuit. California requires a written notice of intent to sue to the health care provider before a lawsuit is filed (Code of Civil Procedure 364). It can affect timing, so the notice must be planned.
  • Limits on non-economic damages. California's MICRA law limits compensation for pain, suffering and other non-economic losses. Since 2023 the limits rise every year. For 2026, the limit is $470,000 in an injury case and $650,000 in a wrongful death case, and up to three separate limits can apply when different kinds of defendants are responsible (Civil Code 3333.2). There is no limit on economic losses such as medical bills, future care and lost earnings.
  • Deadlines vary, and they can be short. Claims against a public hospital or clinic have special rules. Call early.

Other states where we handle cases have their own rules.

Records are the case

Medical records, test results, imaging and billing records show what happened and when. You have a right to request copies of your records. Do not change or add notes to anything, and keep your own timeline of visits, symptoms and what you were told.

Related cases

We also handle birth injuries and cases where a family member died after medical care (see wrongful death).

What to do now

  1. Get the care you need now, from another provider if you have lost trust.
  2. Request copies of your medical records and bills.
  3. Write down dates, names, and what you were told.
  4. Do not sign anything from the provider or its insurer.
  5. Call us. We have the records reviewed. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.

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