Riverside Medical Malpractice Lawyer
$750+ Million Recovered for the Injured
Medical malpractice is a serious and all to common cause of injury and even wrongful death. Every year, thousands of Americans suffer the severe consequences of negligent or careless healthcare. In fact, according to the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), negligence in the medical field is the third most prevalent cause of death in the United States, just behind heart disease and cancer.
If you or a loved one has been injured—or even killed—because of medical negligence and malpractice in the Inland Empire, you should absolutely consult with our Riverside medical malpractice attorneys. Our team at Bostwick & Peterson, LLP is ready and willing to fight for you. We are one of the leading medical malpractice law firms in the country, and our ability to defend your rights is proven. You can have confidence in us as we fight for you.
Legal Definition of Medical Malpractice
Simply making a mistake or having an error in judgment does not necessary constitute grounds for a medical malpractice claim. The specific definition for medical malpractice is deviation from the accepted and expected standard of care in treating a patient. In other words, did your doctor or healthcare provider treat you in a reasonable and expected manner, as another in his / her position would have done?
Examples of medical malpractice include:
- Birth injuries, including prenatal misdiagnosis and cerebral palsy
- Injuries caused by radiation exposure
- Surgical errors
- Pediatric meningitis
- Anesthesia errors
- Misdiagnosis / failure to diagnose
- Medication errors including over-medication, under-medication, and suicide from dangerous drugs
- Emergency room errors
Your first step in finding out whether or not you have a claim is to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer from Bostwick & Peterson, LLP. We handle cases throughout the Inland Empire.
Call us now at (951) 435-8229 and obtain a free review.