Suing County Hospital Negligence

Summary

In California, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim if you can prove the hospitals negligence caused injuries. The statute of limitations is 3 years from the injury date or 1 year after discovering the injury, whichever is earlier. To proceed, obtain medical records, consult a medical malpractice attorney, gather evidence and expert testimony, and file a complaint within the statute of limitations.

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I want to sue the county hospital for the injuries my wife and newborn son suffered due to their negligence. If I give the details will you be able to tell me if I have grounds for a claim?
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Stockton Ca
****, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. In California:
- You must prove the hospital's negligence caused the injuries.
- There's a statute of limitations: 3 years from the injury date or 1 year after discovering the injury, whichever is earlier.
Would you like more information on the next steps?
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****, here's what you need to know about the next steps for a medical malpractice claim in California:
- Obtain your wife and newborn son's medical records.
- Consult with a medical malpractice attorney to evaluate your case.
- The attorney will help gather evidence and expert testimony.
- File a complaint within the statute of limitations.
Would you like information on finding a local attorney?