Experienced Attorneys for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Have you been injured during a medical procedure? Has an illness gotten worse because a doctor didn't diagnose it properly? Have you come out of surgery to find out that the doctor did something that you didn't authorize? If so, you may be a victim of medical malpractice and even battery.
At Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P., our civil litigation department — headed by experienced personal injury trial lawyer Sven Buncher — brings claims for medical malpractice on behalf of clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California.
We have the experience and the knowledge of how insurance companies work to accurately assess your case and explain your options. For a free 30 minute consultation, contact us today.
Holding Doctors Responsible for Medical Errors
Doctors and other medical professionals have certain standards of care they are bound to adhere to. When they fail to do so and serious injuries result, this is considered medical malpractice. Common types of medical malpractice include the following:
- Failure and delay in diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Medication errors
- Failure to follow the patient's instructions
- Failure to adequate inform patients and obtain their consent for procedures
In California, if you are alleging medical malpractice through a doctor's negligence, you need to get an expert opinion from one or more other doctors confirming that the doctor violated a professional standard and that this violation was the cause of your injuries.
In addition, there are limits on certain types of damages and very strict limits (as little as six months) on the amount of time you have to file a claim. It is important to get an attorney who understands the intricacies of medical malpractice law.
Seeking Compensation for Unauthorized Treatment
Another type of medical malpractice case involves medical battery. This is where a doctor or other medical professional does something to you without your informed consent or does a procedure in a manner to which you did not consent. Unlike negligence cases, medical battery cases may not require expert testimony.
If you believe you have been harmed in any way by a doctor's negligence or actions taken without your consent, don't hesitate to contact us and let us begin building your case.
