Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Guide

Summary

In California, medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within one year from the date the patient discovers the injury or within three years from the date of the injury. Non-economic damages are capped at $250,000. If multiple institutions refuse treatment based on a wrong diagnosis, it may indicate systemic negligence. Consulting a medical malpractice attorney is crucial to understand your rights and options.

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Hello ****, to assist you better with your malpractice suit query in California, could you please provide some more details about the incident?
in * I complained about numbness in my hands to my primary care. it got steadily worse and spread. I broke out in weird rashes and constant earchaes sinus rashes. I was convinced. then that I had had a preferred colon recently and that I might have a parasite worm infestation. I was refused testing. * separate times I would ask and be refused. the leading dermatologist laughed at me when I said I have a parasite can we test. she told me it was exzema, refused to even come close to me, told me I had not had exzema before ,. I have chronically since 3 years old. I was escorted out and refused a second opinion. labeled as a drug user seeking pain meds. I wanted a test. no meds. my primary refused to do tests. my temples felt like they were exploding I had surgery to remove a mass that had caused pink drainage out my ear, nose and tonsils. I begged her to do more test. she ran a fungal test to support her original thetoy it came back negative. I have a history of perdeated herniated abdominal walls due to multiple surgeries to correct a hernia after a hysterectomy. I have a long history of impaction and possibly perferation. and now four years later after being laughed at threateded with cops and institutions. my hands habee lost all feeling and it is clear as day that whipworms are coming from hands feet scalp . years wasted, thousands of dollars, jobs all wasted. and I want it back
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In California, medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to:
*. A one-year statute of limitations from the date the patient discovers, or should have discovered, the injury;
*. A three-year limit from the date of the injury;
*. A cap on non-economic damages at $*,*.
Ensure you consult with a medical malpractice attorney to understand better.
what does that mean if multiple institutions keep refusing treatment based on a wrong diagnosis
If multiple institutions refuse treatment based on a wrong diagnosis, it could be a case of systemic negligence. However, each case is unique and requires thorough investigation. It's essential to consult with a medical malpractice attorney in California to understand your rights and options.