Er Negligence Legal Options

Summary

In California, proving medical malpractice requires demonstrating that negligence caused harm. You have one year from discovering the injury or three years from the injury date to file a claim. Document your experience, obtain medical records, and consult a medical malpractice lawyer. Use resources like the California State Bar, local bar associations, or online legal directories to find an attorney.

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could have been deadly not prescribing antibiotics
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. To assist you better, here are a few general points about medical malpractice in California:
- **Medical Malpractice**: To prove medical malpractice, you must show that the medical professional's negligence resulted in harm.
- **Statute of Limitations**: In California, you generally have one year from the discovery of the injury or three years from the date of the injury, whichever comes first, to file a lawsuit.
Could you please confirm if you are looking for information on how to file a medical malpractice claim?
I was in pain I could not eat I could not work I could not sleep from Fri to Mon when dentist was open. Infections could be deadly if not treated
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult experience. Based on what you've shared, it seems you're considering a medical malpractice claim due to the ER not prescribing antibiotics for your infection.
To help you further:
- **Medical Malpractice**: You need to prove that the ER's failure to prescribe antibiotics was negligent and caused harm.
- **Statute of Limitations**: In California, you have one year from discovering the injury or three years from the injury date, whichever comes first, to file a claim.
Could you specify if you are looking for steps to file a medical malpractice claim or need information on finding legal assistance?
negligence
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Here are some steps you can consider if you're looking to file a medical malpractice claim due to negligence:
- **Document Everything**: Keep records of your ER visit, symptoms, and any subsequent treatment.
- **Obtain Medical Records**: Request all relevant medical records from the ER.
- **Consult a Lawyer**: Seek legal assistance from a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice.
Would you like information on how to find a medical malpractice lawyer in California?
Yes Please
Sure, here are some options for finding a medical malpractice lawyer in California:
*. **California State Bar Website**: You can use their "Find a Lawyer" feature to search for attorneys specializing in medical malpractice.
- Website: www.calbar.ca.gov
*. **Local Bar Associations**: Contact your local bar association for referrals.
- For example, the Los Angeles County Bar Association has a referral service.
- Phone: (*) *-*
- Website: www.lacba.org
*. **Online Legal Directories**: Websites like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and LegalMatch offer directories of medical malpractice attorneys.
Would you like more specific contact information for a particular area in California?