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Can You Sue An HMO in California?
HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans provide affordable healthcare through a network of approved providers, but they can sometimes deny necessary treatments based on cost considerations. When these decisions result in harm, patients may have grounds for an HMO malpractice claim in California. While pursuing legal action against HMOs […]
Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice in California
When a doctor or other health care professional enters into a relationship with a patient, they are expected to adhere to a standard known as “duty of care” throughout the entirety of this relationship. Developed by the medical community, the duty of care encompasses specific guidelines and ethical codes meant to provide “reasonably skillful and careful” care to encourage the best possible outcome in diagnosis and treatment. When a doctor […]
What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Negligence in California?
Medical malpractice and medical negligence are closely related but distinct legal concepts, with negligence referring to a breach of the standard of care and malpractice arising when that breach causes harm. Proving a malpractice claim requires establishing duty, breach, causation, and damages through strong evidence and expert testimony. […]
What are the Four Elements of Medical Malpractice in California?
Medical malpractice in California occurs when a healthcare provider breaches the duty of care, directly causing harm and measurable damages to a patient. Successfully proving a claim requires establishing four key legal elements, including negligence and causation. Due to the complexity and high burden of proof, working with […]
What is an Example of Medical Malpractice in California?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. These cases are complex and require strong evidence, expert testimony, and strict compliance with legal procedures. Understanding common types of negligence and California-specific rules can help victims […]
Sigelman & Associates secures record $24.8 Million award in Medical Malpractice Case!
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Finding a U.S. Marine Corps base doctor failed to perform a timely cesarean section on a pregnant woman, a San Diego federal judge awarded a family $24.805 million to help care for the child who was born with brain damage and other defects.
Arguing on behalf of the family were San Diego attorneys Kenneth M. Sigelman, Andrew Chivinski and Penelope A. Phillips of Kenneth M. Sigelman & […]
What to Expect From a Birth Injury Lawsuit in California?
Every day in the United States, a family experiences a birth injury due to medical malpractice. When a medical professional fails to exercise reasonable professional care during a childbirth procedure, the mother and the infant both face risks of extreme or even fatal injury. If your family recently experienced any type of birth injury, call our firm to learn how a San Diego birth injury attorney can assist you.
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Most Common Birth Injuries in California
A birth injury of any kind can be a devastating incident for a family. Some birth injuries will entail long-term complications for the mother and/or her child. Some of them are incredibly damaging or even fatal.
Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates understands how devastating birth injuries of any kind can be, and we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and reliable legal counsel to any family that has experienced such an […]
How to Choose the Right Birth Injury Attorney in San Diego, CA?
A birth injury claim is a serious legal matter, and it’s essential to find the right legal representative to handle your case. If you need a birth injury attorney in San Diego, there are several steps you should take before making any kind of contractual commitment for representation. Hiring the wrong attorney could potentially lead to substantially less compensation than a better attorney could have secured on your behalf. […]
New Medical Malpractice Laws for the Military
The National Defense Authorization Act (2019) created a new pathway for military service members to file medical malpractice claims previously barred under the Feres Doctrine. While this law expands legal rights, it comes with strict limitations, including administrative-only claims and exclusions for combat-zone injuries. Understanding eligibility, deadlines, and […]
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