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Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider acts in a negligent manner when treating a patient. Medical malpractice can occur from an action taken, or the failure to take action.
Some examples of medical malpractice may include the failure to diagnose a medical condition or disease, or a misdiagnosis of a medical condition or disease, the failure to provide appropriate care and treatment or an unreasonable delay in medical treatment.

Compensatory damages may be paid in a successful medical malpractice lawsuit for medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, domestic services needed, loss of current and future income and living expenses. There are deadlines for filing a medical malpractice claim and in some cases the deadline is as short as one year, so seek legal advice without delay.

Medical malpractice law is a highly specialized legal field and should be handled only by an attorney with expertise in that field like the attorneys at The Cochran Firm. When you begin a medical malpractice litigation you must be aware it can be a long and difficult journey and it is important to have a knowledgeable and skilled law firm in your corner fighting to protect your legal rights.

If you or someone you care about has been the victim of medical malpractice, please contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney at the Sacramento, California office of The Cochran Firm today.

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