Medical Malpractice Legal Guidance

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In California, medical malpractice or wrongful death claims must be filed within one year of discovering the injury or three years from the injury date, whichever comes first. Gather all relevant medical records and documentation. Expert testimony is often required to establish negligence. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized legal advice.

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Staff subsequently asked hospice and a counselor to speak with me, which I refused. I informed the nurse that I would be back shortly and went to the lobby to call an advisor. Upon my return, less than ten minutes later, I requested a second opinion and a conference to discuss this critical decision. The attending doctor then left the room… Shortly thereafter, another female doctor entered and reiterated the same suggestions as the previous doctor. When I asked if she had reviewed my mother’s chart, she admitted she had not. I requested that she review the charts to form her own conclusions. Shockingly, during this time, it became apparent that the shot of Dilaudid had already been administered without my consent, and while discussing with the second doctor, she pronounced my mother dead at *:* PM..
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Medical malpractice, or wrongful death
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Sacramento hospital
I'm so sorry to hear about what happened. Here are some general steps you might consider for a medical malpractice or wrongful death case in California:
- Statute of Limitations: In California, you typically have one year from the date you discovered the injury, or three years from the date of the injury, whichever comes first, to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
- Evidence: Collect all medical records, communications, and any other relevant documentation.
- Expert Witness: Medical malpractice cases often require testimony from a medical expert to establish negligence.
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Staff subsequently asked hospice and a counselor to speak with me, which I refused. I informed the nurse that I would be back shortly and went to the lobby to call an advisor. Upon my return, less than ten minutes later, I requested a second opinion and a conference to discuss this critical decision. The attending doctor then left the room. Shortly thereafter, another female doctor entered and reiterated the same suggestions as the previous doctor. When I asked if she had reviewed my mother’s chart, she admitted she had not. I requested that she review the charts to form her own conclusions. Shockingly, during this time, it became apparent that the shot of Dilaudid had already been administered without my consent, and while discussing with the second doctor, she pronounced my mother dead at *:* PM.
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