California Kaiser Medical Malpractice Attorney

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have a case?

2. How does the statute of limitations affect my case?

3. How long will it take to resolve my case?

4. Will I have to go to court?

5. How much will it cost me to pursue my case?

6. How do I pay the attorney for my case?

7. What can I recover from a lawsuit?

8. How can I get the best attorney for my case?

9. Why do I need an attorney who has trial experience?

10. Should I use a referral service?

11. What is an arbitration?

12. Why is there a limit on non-economic damages?

13. Can I get punitive damages?

14. What is a settlement?

15. What is a wrongful death claim?

16. What is needed to prove a wrongful death?

17. What is an elder abuse / nursing home claim?

Why are Kaiser medical malpractice claims so difficult to deal with?
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Hospital patients and policyholders are prohibited from taking action in civil court for medical malpractice claims due to Kaiser insurance policies. This means that arbitration, a complex procedure, is the only means of settling a malpractice claim.

What can an attorney do to help me?
An attorney who is experienced in dealing with Kaiser malpractice claims and arbitration can provide you with effective representation during arbitration to help you recover financial compensation – even though you are prohibited from bringing your claim to civil court for recovery. By evaluating and investigating your situation to determine the value of your claim, your attorney can then seek a just recovery amount so you have the money you need to pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, future medical care and more.

What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution in which a dispute is resolved outside of court. The parties involved in the dispute refer it to an arbiter or arbitrator (a neutral party who will hear both sides and make a decision regarding the outcome), by whose decision the parties are legally bound to.

Can I still recover compensation through arbitration?
Yes. It is still possible to recover financial compensation through arbitration, by means of an out of court settlement. The decision of the arbiter would need to be in your favor in order to be awarded compensation.

What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is an occurrence when a patient suffers injury or death due to negligence or wrongdoing on the part of a doctor, nurse, surgeon, pharmacist or other medical professional.

What are some types of medical malpractice or negligence?
Birth injuries, brain injuries, medication errors, emergency room malpractice, anesthesia malpractice, cancer misdiagnosis, premature delivery and surgical errors are all forms of medical malpractice that may cause serious injury to a patient.

Contact California Kaiser malpractice lawyer Dr. Bruce Fagel today regarding your claim and recovering financial compensation for your injuries.