Medical Malpractice Attorney Serving Upland, CA

The US has some of the best doctors and medical technology in the world and people come to Southern California from all over the world to visit hospitals and doctors in cities like Upland, and facilities like San Antonio Hospital for medical treatment and care. However, no matter what hospital you go to, even the brightest doctors the most advanced technology can’t guarantee that every medical procedure will go as planned. Doctors, nurses, surgeons and other medical professionals may experience a lapse in judgment or may use a medical instrument improperly. This can cause the patient to experience painful injuries, mental stress and distress, and require additional medical treatment. Attorney Richard Rohde is an Upland medical malpractice lawyer with over 15 years of experience.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have a medical malpractice case simply because you weren’t happy with the outcome of your treatment or if the doctor had a poor bedside manner. Instead, medical malpractice suits are typically filed where the medical professional involved made an error in your treatment that no other reasonable medical professional would have made in that circumstance. This can require you and attorney Rohde to obtain and present (at minimum):

• An evaluation of the medical professional’s actions in light of his or her education, experience, and any standards in the local medical community – all of which will likely require consultation with one or more medical expert witnesses. These same witnesses may need to provide additional evidence or testimony indicating what a reasonable medical professional should have done under the circumstances of your medical circumstance.
• Your complete medical records and history showing the nature of any preexisting conditions, the type of procedure or treatment your medical professional was supposed to obtain, and any notes regarding the procedure or treatment itself;
• Proof of an injury: Proving damages in a medical malpractice case can sometimes be difficult because it goes far beyond temporary discomfort or pain. We need to prove that you needed additional care and treatment as a result of the medical mistake or your life expectancy was reduced. We must be able to establish that the medical error harmed you in some tangible way.

Types of Serious Medical Malpractice We See Often

Medical malpractice can cause painful injuries and place the life of the patient in jeopardy. Emergency medical care is often required to correct:

• Misdiagnosis: When a doctor or nurse evaluates a patient’s signs, symptoms, and test results and diagnoses the patient with the wrong disease or condition – or, worse, fails to notice any disease or condition at all – a patient’s likelihood of surviving the condition can be negatively impacted. Unless the patient thinks to obtain a second opinion, serious or even life-threatening conditions may be left untreated and may cause additional pain and suffering to the patient.
• Cardiac tamponade, a condition which results in the buildup of fluid around the heart due to an injury to the pericardium. If left untreated, cardiac tamponade can deprive your body of oxygen-rich blood and lead to shock or cardiac arrest. The pericardium (which surrounds the heart) can be injured during an angiography or during the insertion of a pacemaker or catheter.
• Infection and sepsis: When your immune system is compromised or the skin and muscle tissue (which acts to shield the individual from harmful bacteria) is opened and exposed (such as during a surgery), an individual’s risk of developing an infection and/or “sepsis” are dramatically increased. Left untreated, infections can spread and eventually lead to death.

Contact Rohde Law Office Today

If you or a loved one were harmed by a surgical error, misdiagnosis, or other act of medical carelessness in Upland, California, contact Rohde Law Office today @ (626) 593-5786. We will fight aggressively to help you obtain the maximum compensation for your injuries and begin to piece your life back together.