If you or someone in your family has been injured as the result of medical malpractice, an experienced attorney from Hodes Milman Liebeck, serving Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside counties and throughout the state of California, can help you obtain the maximum financial compensation to which you are entitled. Our aggressive attorneys will ensure that your legal rights are protected, and represent you in your pursuit of compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses that resulted from improper medical care.
Patients who need a tough, skilled medical malpractice attorney can count on the dedicated lawyers at Hodes Milman Liebeck to provide the tough, aggressive legal representation they’re looking for.
Hospital negligence is a type of medical malpractice that involves improper conduct on the part of the hospital, as opposed to an individual doctor or other healthcare provider. Injuries resulting from hospital negligence can be catastrophic and, in the most unfortunate instances, deadly. At the law firm of Hodes Milman Liebeck, we are committed to holding medical facilities accountable for malpractice or negligence. Serving Los Angeles, Southern California, and clients nationwide, a medical malpractice lawyer at our firm can provide diligent legal guidance for hospital negligence victims. Our team emphasizes meticulous preparation and aggressive representation, and we have the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully represent even the most complex claims.
Types of Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence can take many possible forms, commonly resulting from:
- Under-trained staff
- Insufficient staff
- Unsafe facilities
- Unsanitary facilities
- Inadequate equipment
- Lost records or test results
Hospital negligence can result in a number of unfortunate and often preventable injuries, including birth injury, injury stemming from misdiagnosis of a condition, and other serious forms of personal injury. The team at Hodes Milman Liebeck understands the devastating consequences of hospital negligence. Contact our Southern California firm today to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer about your case.
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim
To have a valid hospital negligence claim, it must be shown that the level of care provided to the victim fell below a reasonable standard. Additionally, a successful medical malpractice claim must prove causation. This means that the link between the substandard care and the victim’s injury or death must be clearly demonstrated. Due to the multifaceted and complex nature of medical malpractice claims, it is important to hire a lawyer with extensive experience and resources. A positive outcome often relies on the ability and knowledge of your legal team. At Hodes Milman Liebeck, our lawyers have helped countless victims, and we can help you understand and assert your rights.
Compensation for Hospital Negligence
If you are injured as a result of hospital negligence, filing a medical malpractice claim can help you recover financial compensation for:
- Additional medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
In hospital negligence cases involving the wrongful death of a family member, a claim can also seek compensation for the following:
- Funeral expenses
- Lost future wages
- Lost benefits, such as insurance coverage
- Lost companionship
At our Los Angeles area firm, a medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your rights. We believe in providing personalized attention and will carefully evaluate your claim to determine the best course of action for you and your family.
Contact Our Southern California Firm
If you believe that you or someone you love may have a hospital negligence case, it is important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible. Contact our personal injury firm, serving Los Angeles, Southern California, and victims nationwide, to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer about your claim. At Hodes Milman Liebeck, we are committed to protecting victims’ rights, and our experienced attorneys offer free case reviews.
An accurate diagnosis is the crucial first step to treating any serious medical condition. If a healthcare provider fails to correctly diagnosis a condition in a timely manner, the patient’s health can quickly deteriorate. The patient may receive incorrect and ineffective treatments, or no treatment whatsoever. By the time a proper diagnosis is made, the condition may have progressed significantly, requiring additional costly and invasive treatments. In the most tragic circumstances, the patient may even die as a result of the error. While not all failures to diagnose are grounds for medical malpractice claims, many times these errors are the result of negligence on the part of the healthcare provider or facility. If you believe that you or your loved one is the victim of this type of medical malpractice, contact the Newport Beach office of Hodes Milman Liebeck. Our medical malpractice lawyers serve Los Angeles and all of Southern California. We also provide assistance to clients throughout the United States and are committed to helping victims protect their rights in even the most complex cases.
Causes of Misdiagnosis/Failure to Diagnose
Many factors can contribute to a diagnosis error. Some of the most common causes include:
- Failure to order appropriate tests
- Failure to follow up appropriately on tests
- Incorrect interpretation of test results
- Incomplete or rushed exams
- Failure to recognize symptoms
Some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions include cancer, stroke, heart attack, infection, aneurisms, and meningitis. However, an incorrect or delayed diagnosis is possible for almost any medical condition. In some circumstances, a healthcare provider may even incorrectly diagnose a healthy patient with a serious medical condition, causing the individual to undergo unnecessary treatments that can significantly compromise their safety.
For more information about diagnosis errors, please contact our personal injury firm today to arrange a consultation with one of our medical malpractice lawyers. Our office is convenient to Los Angeles and the entire Southern California area, and we are also proud to handle claims for clients across the country.
Medical Malpractice Representation
At Hodes Milman Liebeck in Newport Beach, our medical malpractice lawyers understand that the consequences of a misdiagnosis or the failure to diagnose are often devastating. Our team also recognizes that representing these types of medical malpractice claims can be extremely difficult, which is why we are painstakingly thorough in reviewing and preparing each case. Our extensive knowledge and resources have earned our medical malpractice lawyers a distinguished reputation and an impressive record of verdicts and settlements.
Although mistakes can and do happen, what makes a diagnosis error grounds for a medical malpractice claim is a deviation from the accepted standard of care. If a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider fails to act as a similarly qualified medical professional would have, and that failure results in the patient’s injury or death, there may be grounds for filing a medical malpractice claim. Our firm offers free case consultations, and we can help you to determine whether medical malpractice was a factor in your injury or in the wrongful death of your loved one.
Contact Our Los Angeles-area Firm Serving All of Southern California
For a free review of your misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose claim, contact our Newport Beach office. Our medical malpractice lawyers proudly provide Los Angeles, Southern California, and victims nationwide with dedicated, competent legal guidance.
Injury to a baby before, during, or shortly after birth is a devastating occurrence for a family. It can be particularly difficult to determine whether a birth injury was the result of a medical professional’s negligence or simply an unavoidable tragedy. If you believe that medical malpractice contributed to your child’s injury, it is crucial that you contact experienced birth injury attorneys as soon as possible to protect your rights. The birth injury attorneys at our Southern California firm serving Los Angeles and other communities throughout the state and country can advise you as to the best course of legal action for you and your family. We are committed to helping victims, and can assist you in obtaining the compensation you need to care for your child.
Common Birth Injuries
There are many types of birth injury. Some of the most common include Erb’s Palsy, cerebral palsy, facial nerve damage, and fractures. In the most tragic circumstances, birth trauma can result in wrongful death. If you suspect your child’s injury was caused by medical malpractice at the time of birth, our birth injury attorneys can help. The team at our Southern California firm has the resources and knowledge to handle even the most difficult birth injury cases.
Erb’s Palsy/Brachial Plexus Injury
Erb’s Palsy is caused by damage to the brachial plexus nerves that run from the spine to the arm and hand. Although these injuries vary in severity, individuals with Erb’s Palsy may have no muscle control or limited feeling in the affected arm.
Cerebral Palsy
Individuals with cerebral palsy have difficulty controlling their movements and may also suffer from a combination of visual, auditory, and speech impairments as a result of brain injury or damage.
Facial Nerve Injury
Damage to the baby’s facial nerves during delivery can result in lack of motion on one side of the face. This paralysis can resolve on its own, but more severe injuries may require surgical correction.
Fractures
Birth injury can result in fractured or broken bones. Typically, pressure during delivery or other birth trauma damages the baby’s clavicle or collarbone, but any bone may be fractured or broken during the delivery process.
Causes of Birth Injury
A birth injury may result from any number of circumstances. Some of the most common include:
- The baby’s size or position
- Prolonged labor
- Delay in ordering a C-section
- Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors
- Failure to anticipate complications
- Failure to respond to fetal distress
- Medication errors
The birth injury attorneys at our Los Angeles-area firm can evaluate your case and help determine the cause of your child’s injury. Although not all birth injuries are the result of a medial professional’s negligence or carelessness, many times we find that this is the unfortunate reality. If we believe you have a valid medical malpractice claim, our birth injury attorneys can assist you in recovering appropriate compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and other damages. The team at Hodes Milman Liebeck understands the long-term consequences of your child’s injuries, and we will fight to protect your family’s rights.
Contact Our Southern California Law Firm
For more information about birth injury litigation, contact our personal injury firm to speak with our experienced team of birth injury attorneys. We serve Los Angeles and other Southern California communities, and we are dedicated to upholding the rights of injury victims.
Residents of nursing homes depend on the facility and staff for many aspects of daily living. When proper care is not provided, a victim may suffer serious personal injury or even death. If you suspect that your elderly family member is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, our lawyers can help. Serving Los Angeles and other Southern California residents, the team at Hodes Milman Liebeck believes in aggressively protecting victims’ rights. We have built our reputation for superior representation on our commitment to holding those who cause harm accountable for their actions.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms and be difficult to identify, especially if your loved one is unwilling or unable to report the problem. The nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at our Southern California firm can help your family if you suspect your loved one may be the victim of this type of wrongdoing.
Common forms of nursing home abuse include:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial abuse
Common forms of nursing home neglect include:
- Lack of supervision or monitoring
- Delayed medical care
- Isolation
- Lack of proper hygiene
- Unsanitary facilities
- Improper medication
Nursing home abuse or neglect may be indicated by bed sores, weight loss, unexplained injuries, mental withdrawal, or other sudden changes in behavior or appearance. However, these conditions don’t always point to abuse or neglect. To protect your loved one, you should make frequent visits to the facility to monitor his or her care. While there, note any unusual occurrences or behavior and report your concerns to the administrator or supervisor. For further aid in investigating your suspicions, contact our nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers.
Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
The nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at our Los Angeles-area firm are experienced trial lawyers who have the knowledge and resources to handle even the most complex claims. We will evaluate your case and, if appropriate, assist you in filing a personal injury claim. In the event that nursing home abuse or neglect led to your loved one’s tragic death, a wrongful death claim may be pursued. We can help you determine the best course of legal action for you and your family.
For cases involving serious personal injury, a claim may seek compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and additional damages. In cases involving the wrongful death of an elderly loved one, our nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers may also be able to obtain compensation for funeral expenses and loss of companionship. Our team has helped countless victims, and we are proud of our ongoing commitment to meticulous preparation and aggressive advocacy.
Contact Our Southern California Law Firm
If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, contact our lawyers. Serving Los Angeles and other Southern California communities, the team at Hodes Milman Liebeck is devoted to protecting and asserting the rights of innocent victims. Schedule a free consultation with our trusted personal injury attorneys today.
There are nearly 25 million veterans living in the United States today. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for providing health care and other benefits to these veterans and their dependents; however, in recent years a number of veterans associations and regulatory groups have drawn attention to substandard care and conditions at many VA hospitals. If you believe that you or someone you love may have a VA hospital medical malpractice claim, the lawyers at Hodes Milman Liebeck can help. Our experienced team has the knowledge and resources to assist you in taking legal action against the Veterans Administration under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Veterans Healthcare Rights
Veterans and their family members have the right to the same high-quality healthcare that they would expect at civilian hospitals and medical facilities. However, when a VA healthcare professional fails to provide treatment that meets an accepted standard of care and an injury results, the victim may file a medical malpractice claim. If a doctor or other provider’s negligent or careless actions result in personal injury or wrongful death, Hodes Milman Liebeck can help hold the responsible party accountable. We are strong advocates of veterans’ rights and can handle even the most complex VA malpractice claims, such as those involving hospital negligence, birth injury, misdiagnosis, and other medical errors.
Federal Tort Claims Act
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a statute that allows parties to sue the U.S. government in federal court for torts, or civil wrongs committed by individuals or entities acting on behalf of the United States. The FTCA was enacted by Congress in 1946, but filing a claim under the act can be a difficult and confusing process. In fact, before a party is eligible to file a FTCA claim, he or she must first file an administrative claim with the VA. If this initial claim is rejected, the victim may then proceed with a FTCA claim. Other deadlines and requirements must be adhered to throughout the process to maintain the validity of the claim. A missed deadline or legal oversight can have a significant impact on the outcome of a case. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of VA malpractice, the lawyers at our firm can help you to make sense of this system.
Contact Hodes Milman Liebeck
For a review of your VA malpractice case, please contact our personal injury lawyers today. Our Southern California firm is one of the few in the nation to have specialized experience in VA malpractice cases, which is why we proudly offer our representation to veterans throughout the nation. Schedule a free consultation today.
