Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

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However, when claiming medical malpractice, which is what you describe, your claim must be supported by the opinion of a doctor who is a 'qualified expert' in that field of medicine, who is prepared to testify in court that there was medical malpractice, meaning the treatment fell below the acceptable standard of care, and that such negligence caused legally recognized damage or death. Neither your opinion about malpractice, nor mine, is relevant nor 'proof' of malpractice. While it is clear you have provable 'damage', what may seem obvious to you and I as to 'malpractice' is not necessarily a conclusion an expert will support. You are not supposed to file suit without having that expert opinion available. Consult with your other treating doctor[s] to see if they are willing to provide that opinion and testimony, or you can contact independent experts for that purpose if your treating doctors say there is negligence but they won't testify. I can provide referrals and assistance if necessary. If you can obtain such an expert's testimony that your outcome and damages are a result of malpractice, then you would have proper grounds to bring your legal claims in a lawsuit. Keep in mind that you have only one year maximum from 'notice' or learning of the suspected malpractice to take legal action on your claims. If serious about getting counsel to help in this, feel free to contact me.