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Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligent or wrongful actions of a medical practitioner, including a doctor, nurse, dentist, surgeon, psychiatrist, pharmacist, or other medical professional, it is important to seek justice via fair compensation with the help of skilled medical malpractice lawyers in Los Angeles. There are few attorneys with the skill and experience necessary to properly handle medical malpractice cases. Facing a hospital or health care system, and their malpractice insurance companies, is complicated.

We are committed to our clients and our local community, helping those who need it most. Working as a team, out clients benefit from the full force of our combined experience and knowledge. We have spent decades caring for our clients and can offer you the same attention and knowledge to help you seek the justice you deserve.

Call (818) 999-2220 to learn how we can assist you.

Cases We Handle

The Law Offices of Rice & Bloomfield is a forerunner in handling medical malpractice cases in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and beyond. We work hard to prove that a medical professional has breached their duty of care, and by doing so, you or a loved one were injured.

We handle all types of medical cases including:

Birth injury
Brain injury
Cerebral palsy
Shoulder dystocia
Misdiagnosis or a failure to properly diagnose a condition
Surgical or anesthesia errors

The Statute of Limitations

Due to California’s statute of limitations, you only have one year from the date you discovered your injury or three years from the date that the injury occurred to file a claim for compensation. There are few exceptions, such as when a foreign object was left in a patient’s body and found years later, but it is still important to seek legal help as soon as possible.

Because of the complexity of medical malpractice cases, the sooner our team can begin working on your case by gathering evidence, such as medical reports and second opinions, medical bills, and testimony regarding your former and current quality of life, the stronger your case may be. We will leverage our years of experience and knowledge, as well as our impressive tack record of results, to help you seek the full compensation you are entitled to.

If you or a loved one may have suffered from a medical professional’s negligent, the Law Offices of Rice & Bloomfield has the qualifications and experience to help you. Contact us online or call (818) 999-2220 to schedule a free consultation.

Testimonials

"I felt we were in good hands the entire time. She was a pleasure to work with and really impressed us."

SUSANA G.

"Ms. Rice put me at ease by explaining what my rights were and how she could help. She guided me through the whole process and settled my case for more than I expected."

SHERI C.

"The car behind me smashed into the back of my pick up. After speaking with a couple of lawyers I was most comfortable with Todd Bloomfield."

DAVID T.

Compensation for California Medical Malpractice Cases

Compensation in medical malpractice cases includes both economic and non-economic damages. The former includes:

The cost of medical care, including rehabilitation, pharmaceutical help, and surgery
The cost of therapy
Future medical costs
Lost wages for victims unable to work due to their injuries

Non-economic damages cover costs that are less easily quantified. These include:

Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment or quality of life
Mental anguish and impairment
Loss of future earning capacity, if the injury led to permanent disability

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It is important to note that recent changes in the law will shape how much a victim may receive for a successful medical malpractice case. Before state bill AB 35, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022, potential non-economic damages in a medical malpractice case were capped at $250,000. As of January 1, 2023, victims may seek up to $350,000, which will increase annually over the next 10 years. If the malpractice resulted in a wrongful death, the cap has been increased to $500,000, with annual increases.

While this new cap allows the most vulnerable plaintiffs, such as the elderly, children, and those who have sustained severe harm, seek more compensation to help cover the costs of corrective medical care, it is vital to keep in mind that a cap does still exist, which makes it vital to work with an attorney. Our Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyers can help build a strong case to seek the full and fair compensation you need.

If you or a loved one may have suffered from a medical professional’s negligent, the medical malpractice lawyers in Los Angeles at Law Offices of Rice & Bloomfield has the qualifications and experience to help you. Contact us online or call (818) 999-2220 to schedule a free consultation.

RICE & BLOOMFIELD

Our Approach

WE'RE READY FOR ANYTHING

To us, there’s no such thing as over-preparing. Even if your case is straightforward, we’ll have Plans B and C ready to go in case the matter escalates or goes to trial.

WE CUT TO THE CHASE

If you choose to work with us, you’ll see that we don’t make false promises. We set clear, realistic expectations from the get-go so you can make informed decisions.

WE WORK AS A TEAM

We handle the vast majority of our cases individually to save our clients money, but we brainstorm together to ensure we’ve examined the possibilities from every angle.

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