San Francisco Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Medical malpractice cases are complex; they require the skilled touch of an attorney who has the experience you need. At our firm, we do more than just talk the talk; we are proven courtroom warriors who advocate successfully on behalf of our clients. From birth injuries to the misdiagnosis of cancer, you can count on us to represent your best interests.

Just a few examples of our success throughout the years:

• $17 Million – A record settlement over failure to treat a pregnant mother’s routine infection, which became septic and resulted in severe brain injury to her baby. This is believed to be the largest medical malpractice recovery, verdict or settlement, in California history (2019).
• $14 Million – Surgical error at a California University hospital involving a 3-day-old baby who suffered brain injuries when an insufflation needle was placed in the umbilical vein, sending gas to the heart and brain. This was the largest medical malpractice settlement in California at the time (2018).
• $11.4 Million – Providers failed to monitor fetus during important moments before birth, and failed to timely identify fetal distress, resulting in profound brain injury and cerebral palsy. At the time, this was the largest birth injury settlement in California (2010).
• $11 Million – Premature triples suffered blindness, partial loss of vision, and mild loss of vision due to retinopathy of prematurity. We argued that the neonatologists and pediatrician should have been quicker to diagnose the issue and treat the condition before permanent damage was caused.
• $9.96 Million – At the time of its conclusion, this was the largest medical malpractice settlement in the history of CA. A 38-year-old executive stopped at a UCSF clinic claiming he was suffering from chest tightness. He died 7 days later.
• $8.9 Million - Record trial judgement involving improper use of vacuum extraction and failure to timely deliver a baby (1985).
• $7.6 Million - An 18-year-old woman was rendered quadriplegic during radiation treatment for cancer she had suffered as a child. This case was the largest jury verdict in the world in 1978 and was featured on Walter Cronkite's 6 o'clock news.

To learn more about our victories throughout the years, browse our online case results.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by healthcare providers that results in substandard treatment, causing harm to the patient. This negligence can occur through actions, errors, or omissions in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. Common types of medical malpractice cases include:

We can handle cases where negligence was tied to a physician, surgeon, dentist, nurse, psychiatrists, pharmacist, or more. These professionals are all held to a high standard of conduct to protect their patients; should they ever fail to uphold that standard, they may be held liable for their actions.

Our firm can handle a wide variety of medical malpractice cases, such as:

• Birth and Neonatal Injuries: These cases involve injuries to infants during childbirth, such as cerebral palsy, brain damage, or other complications that may result from medical errors.
• Pediatric Meningitis: Failure to diagnose or treat pediatric meningitis can lead to serious consequences. Timely intervention is crucial in managing this potentially life-threatening condition.
• Misdiagnosis: When a healthcare professional fails to accurately diagnose a medical condition or provides an incorrect diagnosis, it can result in delayed or inappropriate treatment.
• Failure to Diagnose: Similar to misdiagnosis, this involves situations where a healthcare provider neglects to identify a medical condition altogether, leading to delayed or absent treatment.
• Radiation Injuries: Improper use of radiation therapy can cause harm to patients, including burns, tissue damage, or other adverse effects.
• Anesthesia Errors: Mistakes related to administering anesthesia, such as dosage errors, can lead to serious complications, including respiratory issues or anesthesia awareness.
• Surgical Errors: These cases involve mistakes made during surgical procedures, such as wrong-site surgery, organ damage, or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient.
• Emergency Room Errors: Errors in the emergency room can have severe consequences, including misdiagnosis, delays in treatment, or failure to provide timely care in critical situations.
• Suicide from Dangerous Drugs: In cases where patients experience adverse psychological effects or worsening mental health due to prescribed medications, it may lead to severe consequences, including suicide.
• Medication Errors: Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications can result in serious consequences, including adverse reactions, overdoses, or other complications.
• Infections from Healthcare Facilities: Failure to maintain proper hygiene standards in healthcare settings can result in patients acquiring infections during their hospital stay.
• Delayed Treatment: Delays in providing necessary medical care can worsen a patient's condition and lead to complications that could have been prevented with timely intervention.
• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Patients have the right to be informed about the potential risks and benefits of a medical procedure or treatment. Failure to obtain informed consent may result in legal action.
• Hospital Negligence: Cases where the hospital itself is liable for negligence, such as inadequate staffing, faulty equipment, or failure to maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Diagnostic Testing Errors: Mistakes in conducting or interpreting diagnostic tests, leading to incorrect diagnoses or delays in treatment.
• Failure to Monitor: Inadequate monitoring of a patient's condition, especially during and after surgical procedures, can lead to complications that could have been prevented with proper supervision.
• Wrongful Death: When medical negligence results in the death of a patient, the surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible healthcare provider.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

In cases of medical malpractice, liability can extend to various parties involved in the provision of healthcare. The key individuals or entities that can be held liable for medical malpractice include:

• Healthcare Professionals: This includes doctors, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and other individual healthcare providers directly involved in a patient's care. If these professionals fail to meet the standard of care, they may be held liable for medical malpractice.