Medical malpractice refers to the negligent failure of a physician or other health care provider to meet the “standard of care” practiced by other competent physicians or health care providers in the same circumstance and locality, which results in injury or death to the patient.
Medical misfortunes are all too frequent. The difference between a medical misfortune which could not have been avoided and one which was caused by medical negligence is often difficult to identify. Medical misfortune which could not have been avoided is not a basis for recovering damages for “medical malpractice.” Medical misfortune resulting from medical negligence (conduct falling below the applicable “standard of care”) will support recovery of damages.
Medical malpractice cases are expensive to pursue and difficult to win because most people who sit on juries are reluctant to find that a doctor has made a mistake which has resulted in injury or death. This reality of modern life requires that successful pursuit of medical malpractice cases be handled only by lawyers who have extensive experience and expertise in the field. Garrard & Davis’ lawyers have that experience and expertise.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a medical misfortune which occurred in Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, or Ventura county, call Garrard & Davis at 310-394-9887 to find out from Don Garrard, Steve Davis, Tracy Davis or Diane Daly if that injury was the result of medical negligence and what we can do about it for you. Our evaluation is free of charge to you.
