Personal Injury Basics

Medical Malpractice

Professional negligence by a healthcare provider that causes injury to a patient.

In Personal Injury Cases

Medical malpractice cases require proving the provider deviated from the accepted standard of care. California has special procedural requirements and a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages.

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Standard of Care

The degree of care and caution that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances.

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