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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Los Angeles
When healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care and patients are harmed as a result, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys hold them accountable. We fight for victims of surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and other forms of medical negligence.
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your medical malpractice case with a trusted Los Angeles attorney who will fight for the compensation you deserve.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider — such as a doctor, surgeon, nurse, hospital, or other medical professional — deviates from the accepted standard of care, causing injury or death to a patient. These cases are among the most complex areas of personal injury law.
Common types of medical malpractice include surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, anesthesia errors, failure to order appropriate tests, hospital-acquired infections, and premature discharge. Medical malpractice can occur in hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.
To succeed in a medical malpractice claim in California, you must prove that the healthcare provider owed you a duty of care, breached the standard of care, and that the breach directly caused your injury. Expert medical testimony is required to establish the standard of care and how it was violated.
At Novian & Novian, our medical malpractice attorneys work with leading medical experts across specialties to evaluate cases, establish breaches in the standard of care, and fight for maximum compensation for injured patients.
How Can a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help?
Medical malpractice cases require extensive medical knowledge, expert testimony, and specialized legal skills that most personal injury attorneys do not possess. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer is essential for navigating the complex requirements of these claims.
Our medical malpractice attorneys at Novian & Novian conduct thorough reviews of medical records, consult with specialist physicians to identify deviations from the standard of care, and retain expert witnesses to testify about how the provider’s negligence caused your injury. We handle all aspects of the legal process, including the mandatory certificate of merit and pre-litigation requirements under California law.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, contact Novian & Novian for a free consultation. Our Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyers will evaluate your case and fight to hold the responsible healthcare providers accountable.
What Our Clients Say
“A surgical error left me with permanent nerve damage. Novian & Novian’s medical experts proved the surgeon deviated from the standard of care. They fought hard and secured a significant settlement for my ongoing treatment.”
— Former Client, Los Angeles
“My mother’s cancer was misdiagnosed for months. By the time it was caught, her treatment options were limited. Novian & Novian held the doctors accountable and recovered compensation for our family.”
— Former Client, Beverly Hills
“After a medication error at the hospital nearly cost me my life, Novian & Novian took on the hospital’s legal team and won. Their medical malpractice expertise made all the difference.”
— Former Client, Santa Monica
Why Should You Choose Novian & Novian for Your Medical Malpractice Case?
Novian & Novian has handled complex medical malpractice cases for over 35 years, representing patients harmed by surgical errors, diagnostic failures, medication mistakes, and other forms of medical negligence across California.
Medical malpractice cases require significant resources — including expert medical witnesses, record review, and the ability to take on hospitals and their insurance companies. Our firm has the experience and financial resources to handle these demanding cases effectively.
Decades of Medical Malpractice Experience
Our attorneys have handled medical malpractice cases across every major specialty — from orthopedic surgery and cardiology to obstetrics and emergency medicine — securing significant results for patients harmed by negligence.
Access to Leading Medical Experts
We work with board-certified physicians across every specialty to evaluate your case, establish the standard of care, and provide expert testimony that proves medical negligence.
Resources to Take On Hospitals and Insurers
Hospitals and their malpractice insurers have deep pockets and aggressive legal teams. Novian & Novian has the financial resources and litigation experience to match them.
No Fees Unless We Win
We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and owe no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Thorough Case Investigation
We review thousands of pages of medical records, consult with multiple specialists, and build comprehensive cases that demonstrate exactly how the standard of care was violated.
FAQs
Below are answers to some of the most common questions:
What Are Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
Common types include surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, anesthesia errors, hospital-acquired infections, failure to obtain informed consent, and premature discharge.
How Do I Know If I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
You may have a case if a healthcare provider’s treatment fell below the accepted standard of care and directly caused you harm. Our attorneys offer free consultations where we review your situation with medical experts to evaluate your potential claim.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in California?
In California, medical malpractice claims must generally be filed within one year of discovering the injury or within three years of the date of the negligent act, whichever comes first (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5). There are exceptions for minors and cases involving fraud or foreign objects.
Is There a Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages in California?
California’s MICRA law caps non-economic damages (pain and suffering) in medical malpractice cases. However, there is no cap on economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and future care costs. Recent legislation has increased the MICRA cap significantly.
What Compensation Can I Recover?
Medical malpractice victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering (subject to MICRA cap), and in some cases, punitive damages for egregious conduct.
Why Are Medical Malpractice Cases So Complex?
These cases require expert medical testimony, extensive record review, compliance with California’s pre-litigation requirements, and the ability to prove that the healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care — all while facing well-funded hospital defense teams.
Harmed by Medical Negligence? We Hold Providers Accountable.
Our Los Angeles medical malpractice attorneys have the expertise and resources to take on hospitals and healthcare providers. Contact Novian & Novian for a free consultation today.
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