Medical Malpractice
Injuries caused by the dangerous mistake of a trusted doctor, nurse, hospital or healthcare provider is a tragic nightmare come to life.
Unsafe practices, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose and negligence are among the most common causes of injury and fatal outcomes that we see in our representation of victims of medical malpractice. Our experience includes obtaining justice for people harmed by:
- Birth Injuries
- Surgical Errors
- Leaving Surgical Instruments in Patients
- Misdiagnosis of Cancer and Heart Attacks
- Emergency Room Errors
- Medical Devices
Obtaining Justice for California Medical Malpractice Victims
Holding doctors and healthcare institutions legally accountable requires significant experience and specialized knowledge.
This includes in-depth expertise in medicine and familiarity with standards of healthcare practices. But it's not enough just to intellectually understand this scientific and technical information.
A medical malpractice attorney must also communicate these sophisticated concepts to tell the complete story of your injury, persuading a jury and judge of the serious harm inflicted upon you, due to no fault of your own.
Challenging California's Med Mal Defense Bar
In their decades of medical malpractice representation, the attorneys of Pocrass Heimason & Wolf have earned a reputation for committed, personal and effective advocacy in court and in settlement negotiations.
We get to know our clients, individually and in-depth. That's how we can fully understand the extent of your injury and its impact on your life.
For medical malpractice cases, the law firm relies upon experienced resources. These include a network of preeminent experts, skilled at deciphering the science and providing compelling testimony in depositions and in the courtroom. It's how we detail what went wrong with your medical care and how to prevent others from harm in the future.
Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) and Your Rights
Legislation in California, known as MICRA, limits the monetary damage award that injured patients may receive. Quite often this imposed ceiling falls short of fair compensation for our clients' injuries. We are experienced in upholding our client's rights within the state's unique legal structure. Our medical malpractice team pursues all avenues and resources to maximize the justice and compensation that our injured clients are due.