Where can I get advice on possible medical malpractice?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Please contact your local Bar Association and they will be able to direct you to a lawyer that concentrates their practice iin medical malpractice. Do not delay as evidence and time disappear quickly. I wish you the best.

Mr. Hefland, the lawyer from Illinois, stated it succinctly: 'not every bad result is malpractice.' To win a malpractice case your lawyers must show, through the use of the testimony of other doctors, that the care you received was below the standard of care for doctors in your area (that it was negligent) and that your injury was legally caused by the below standard care. Every medical malpractice case is very fact specific.

Generally, here in California a lawyer will review the facts of your case with you, obtain and review the medical records, and then consult with a physician who specializes in the same area of medicine to determine if the case is viable.

Also worth noting is that in many cases in California you are contractually precluded from filing your claim in court. Instead you must arbitrate the claim. Good luck with your claim. I am very sorry to hear about your circumstances.

Below is a link to more information regarding filing a lawsuit arising out of a claim of negligence.

As I am not licensed in your state, I can only provide you with some general guidance. I suggest that you contact a personal injury attorney in your area who specializes in medical malpractice cases. These attorneys usually provide a free consultation. Take them up on this service.