With a 40-year legacy and a robust team of 29 lawyers with at least eight years of experience, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources to take on your medical malpractice claim, no matter how complex or high-value. Our high-quality, comprehensive services and proven track record of record-breaking results allow you to focus on recovery with the peace of mind that your case is in the hands of a team that will fight for your rights and communicate with you from start to finish.
What Is Considered Medical Malpractice in California?
When determining if you have a medical malpractice claim, we examine the medical standard of care. This is the level of care a reasonable and competent medical professional of similar experience and training would provide in your unique situation. If a medical professional deviates from this standard of care, their actions are considered medical malpractice. Some common forms of medical malpractice include the following:
- Failure to diagnose
- Misdiagnosis
- Prescription error
- Surgical error
- Failing to prevent patient falls
- Failing to obtain consent
- Failing to get diagnostic testing
We conduct a thorough investigation to determine if your healthcare provider breached this standard of care. Our detail-oriented lawyers work hard to collect and analyze evidence, including valuable opinions and testimony from other medical professionals. With this information, we can prove the liable party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and directly caused your injuries and other damages.
Potentially Recoverable Damages for Your Newport Beach Medical Malpractice Claim
If you have suffered injuries due to a medical professional’s negligence, you should not have to pay for medical bills and other expenses that result. With the help of the seasoned team at Callahan & Blaine, you can better understand how much your claim is worth and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. Depending on your unique needs and circumstances, you may recover the following damages:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Loss of earning ability
- Loss of income
- Surgery costs
- Prescribed medication
- Caregiving services
- Home modifications
- Disability or disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death
Several contributing factors play a role in determining the compensation you receive, including California’s non-economic damage caps for medical malpractice cases. These types of damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. As of 2024, the cap for medical malpractice that does not involve wrongful death is $390,000, and for cases that involve wrongful death, it is $550,000.
At Callahan & Blaine, we understand the laws and regulations for medical malpractice claims can be confusing, so we communicate clearly and openly about how they may impact your claim. With this damage cap in mind, we negotiate with insurance companies for the compensation you deserve and consider every detail to ensure your settlement reflects the full scope of your losses.
How Can a Lawyer Help With Your Newport Beach Medical Malpractice Case?
Acting quickly after suffering injuries due to medical malpractice is crucial because California law only gives you one year after you discovered or should have discovered the injury with reasonable diligence or three years from the date of the medical malpractice to file your claim. However, recovery and the complex legal process can make this deadline challenging to meet on your own.
Fortunately, our trusted Callahan & Blaine lawyers are here to take your legal burdens off your shoulders with comprehensive legal services that handle the following aspects of your claim:
- Conducting a detailed investigation
- Collecting and analyzing evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Answering your questions
- Utilizing resources like medical experts to strengthen your claim
- Accurately calculating your claim’s value
- Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
- Taking your claim to court if necessary
Our managing partner, Edward Susolik, is one of the nation’s leading insurance experts, having handled over 1,500 mediations in 33 years. This gives us the unique insight to create effective and nuanced solutions to negotiate with insurance adjusters. This knowledge, combined with our comprehensive support, has resulted in record-breaking verdicts for our clients, including the largest personal injury settlement in U.S. history, worth $50 million. With this track record and our 29-lawyer team, you have the best chance of achieving justice.
Contact the Experienced Newport Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Callahan & Blaine Today
If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical negligence, you do not have to navigate this difficult time alone. At Callahan & Blaine, our 40 years of experience, stunning results, and a team of highly skilled trial lawyers allow us to provide the highest level of legal representation. We meticulously build your case, using in-depth investigations and expert testimony to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and secure the compensation you deserve.
Let us handle the legal complexities while you focus on your recovery. To discuss your medical malpractice claim with one of our reputable attorneys, call Callahan & Blaine at (714) 241-4444 or reach out through our contact form.
