Bruce Gary Fagel

Bruce Gary Fagel

4.6
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 43 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at West Hollywood, CA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

9200 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 670, West Hollywood, CA

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Medical Malpractice 100%

The medical malpractice attorneys at Fagel & Associates help victims of malpractice and negligence in California and throughout the United States.

44 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001

Location

Law Offices of Bruce G. Fagel MD, JD & Associates

9200 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 670, West Hollywood, CA, 90069

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Bruce Gary Fagel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews

Posted by Lorie | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

We are going to keep fighting

Thank you, Dr. Bruce Fagel, and to your amazing team. Our lives have been shattered by what happened to our parents after the car crash, and we trusted the hospital when they said there was nothing to be done. Dr. Fagel's experience as an emergency room physician is unparalleled, and he told us the n...umber of things that our medical team should've done to keep my dad from dying. A simple CT scan of his injury could've saved his life, but the doctors were insisting that my dad was just acting up to get more meds. As for my mom, they could've tried to fix her bones, but the orthopedic surgeon opted to do a clean amputation. The doctors talked down to my family, but Dr. Fagel put them in their place. The hospital wants to settle, but we are not going to accept it—we are going to keep fighting until they have been closed for good.

Posted by Olivia | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

We are thankful that we talked to Dr. Bruce Fagel

As I write this, the words still face me. Winning the case didn't bring my husband back, but I made sure that those responsible paid for their crime. We went to the hospital because we trusted doctors, and they tried to sell us lie after lie because of their mistake. We are thankful that we talked to... Dr. Bruce Fagel, who told us during the initial meeting that something seems wrong. The medical advice we were getting was outdated and harmful, and they subjected my suffering husband to hours and hours of painful treatment that was only hurting him. If I could take back the clock, I would; we should've just stayed away from the hospital, and my husband should've been able to spend the last few days of his life in peace instead of agony. Thanks to Dr. Fagel, those doctors will never practice again. They have hurt the last innocent man of their lives.

Posted by Harry | June 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Thanks to Dr. Fagel, we found out the truth

My wife and I did everything by the book she took all the vitamins, had all the prenatal checkups, exercised, and ate well. We've had numerous tests and ultrasounds that show our baby being healthy and perfect but it all changed when we were in the delivery room. They said it was a breech delivery, b...ut they should've been able to resolve it quickly, right? What happened next was the worst few hours of my life as my wife howled in agony, and I saw the medical team suddenly panicking. It turns out one of their own ****** up. The next thing I know, our baby is dead, and my wife is on the verge of death too. After a long surgery, they controlled the bleeding, but my wife was left traumatized and scarred. Thanks to Dr. Fagel, we found out the truth our baby should've survived, and my wife shouldn't have to go through that ordeal if only they have been competent!

Posted by Mark | May 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Dr. Bruce Fagel helped me get to the bottom of it

First, they told us that it was routine surgery. Then they said to us that there were complications and they're handling them. The last time her surgeon spoke to me, he said my wife passed away because she lost too much blood. I don't believe it—how can she die because of a routine surgery? Dr. Bruce... Fagel helped me get to the bottom of it—it turned out that one of their residents was drunk, and he accidentally hit a vital organ. I wouldn't have known about it if not for Dr. Fagel! The hospital offered me a settlement, but Dr. Fagel convinced me to go to trial. Well, I am glad we did—that resident and the surgeon both had his medical licenses revoked, and we came out richer by the millions. It is not enough for what they took from us, but at least the public knows about them, and they'll think twice about operating drunk again!

Posted by Lorraine and Larry Greer; Sherri and Doyle Mandrel; and Donald R | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Residential

She had great pride in her new home.

The family of Sharon Black would like to send our heartfelt thank you for you and your staff that helped with her case. Sharon felt very thankful with all that you did for her and was very blessed and happy; she had great pride in her new home. We also send our special thank you so that you may know ...that you brought a wonderful gift in a most difficult time in Sharon’s life.

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Bruce Gary Fagel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bronislav Draganov

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Bruce Fagel is the most knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney I have ever had the pleasure to work with. One of the reasons he has such a strong track record winning cases for his clients is his strong medical background. In addition to practicing medical malpractice law for 30 years, he is also a licensed medical doctor who practiced emergency room medicine for over 10 years. This is a very rare combination to find an attorney who is also a licensed doctor."

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Thomas Alch

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Dr. Fagel is commonly recognized as the top plaintiffs' medical malpractice trial lawyer in California. He consistently obtains the highest settlements and verdicts for his clients. Dr. Fagel's preparation, diligence and knowledge set him apart from the rest. Every case is handled and prepared as though it is going to trial. He has obtained over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for the firm's clients."

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Richard Akemon

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Bruce Fagel for nearly 30 years. He is one of the finest lawyers in the legal field. If you retain him to represent you in a medical malpractice case, you will have the strongest fighter on your side. If you are an attorney representing the defendant, he will be your strongest adversary."

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Eduardo Ascencio

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I give my highest endorsement for Dr. Bruce Fagel. If your goal is to retain an attorney who understands medical malpractice law, Dr. Fagel is your choice. Medical malpractice is all he does. Combine that with being a licensed physician and you have an unbeatable combination for obtaining the largest verdict or settlement possible in a medical malpractice case."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2001

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Bruce’s comment:

“The discipline involved an incident which occurred over 10 years ago involving one parent accepting a settlement offer on behalf of their child without consulting the other parent who did not speak English and could not attend the settlement hearing. The court later approved the settlement for the child over the mother’s objection.”

Honors

2007

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2006

Recognized 2004 & 2006, Super Lawyers

2002

The 10 Top Trial Attorneys in the Nation, National Law Journal

N/A

Nominated 8 Years for the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Principal, The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates

1972 - 1982

Physician, Emergency Medicine

Associations

American College of Legal Medicine

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Birth Trauma Litigation Group

Member

California Medical Association

Member

California Consumer Lawyers Association

Member

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

Los Angeles County Medical Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Public Justice Foundation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

O.P. a minor v. Doe Hospital, Roe Pediatrician

$11 Million Cash Settlement

Hughes v. Pomona Valley Community Hospital

$460 Million Verdict

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Education

1982

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University Of Illinois Medical College Of Medicine

MD - Doctor of Medicine

1967

University of Illinois

Bachelor Degree

Speaking Engagements

2012

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel 51st Annual Seminar Ostensible Agency

2011

Consumer Attorneys of California Hawaii Travel Seminar Non-Party Discovery in Medical Malpractice Cases

2011

Consumer Attorneys of California 50th Annual Convention Enterprise Liability

2011

Publications

Languages

English

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