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Medical Negligence Lawyer
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics are supposed to be places of safety and healing. Yet far too often, patients suffer preventable injuries not from complex medical decisions, but from everyday negligence. Falls from gurneys, being dropped during transfers, wheelchair accidents, improper supervision, or failure to provide basic assistance can cause severe and lasting harm.
At Abronson Law Offices, we represent patients and their families across San Jose, Santa Clara County, and California who have been injured by negligent hospital staff, unsafe medical environments, or careless oversight. These cases are not about second-guessing treatment decisions, they are about holding facilities accountable for failing to meet basic safety standards.
There are strict legal timeframes to file a claim in California. Under California law, claims involving medical providers generally must be filed within one year of discovery or three years of the incident, whichever comes first under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.5. Claims involving government-run facilities may require a government claim notice within six months. Acting quickly is essential to protect your rights.
Medical Negligence Cases Matter
According to the California Department of Public Health, falls are one of the leading causes of patient injury in healthcare facilities statewide. Each year, thousands of patients suffer preventable harm in hospitals and long-term care facilities from falls, unsafe transfers, and inadequate supervision. National studies highlight that many of these incidents are avoidable with proper staff training, equipment, and safety protocols.
Medical negligence claims often involve incidents such as:
· Falls from gurneys, hospital beds, or wheelchairs
· Patients dropped during transfer or movement
· Failure to provide fall-prevention or mobility assistance
· Inadequate supervision of vulnerable patients (such as elderly or post-surgical)
· Unsafe hospital or nursing home conditions (wet floors, broken equipment)
· Medication misplacement causing a preventable fall or injury
· Neglect of basic needs leading to pressure sores, fractures, or infections
Why Choose Abronson Law Offices?
At Abronson Law Offices, we partner with experienced medical experts to evaluate the standard of care and identify provable mistakes. If a medical professional’s negligence caused you or your loved one harm, we are prepared to hold them accountable.
What sets us apart:
· Experience handling medical negligence cases
· Proven results in complex injury cases
· Access to top medical experts for evaluation and testimony
· Aggressive negotiations backed by trial experience
· Transparent communication, every step of the way
· You don’t pay unless we win your case
We have recovered compensation for clients suffering from:
· Patients dropped from gurneys or wheelchairs resulting in fractures or head injuries
· Elderly patients left unsupervised who suffered preventable falls in hospitals or nursing homes
· Post-surgical patients injured by improper transfer or lack of assistance
· Broken bones and hip fractures due to unsafe hospital conditions (wet floors, faulty equipment)
What Compensation Can I Recover?
If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be eligible for:
· Medical expenses (past and future)
· Lost income and reduced earning potential
· Pain and suffering
· Rehabilitation and long-term care
· Emotional distress
· Any other damages unique to your case
Your case must show both the provider’s failure and how that failure directly caused the damages. Our team will guide you through every step of that process.
Common Questions About Medical Negligence Cases
Do I Need Expert Witnesses for a Medical Negligence Case?
A: In most cases, yes. Expert testimony is used to establish the standard of care and explain how the facility failed to meet it.
What if I Can’t Afford a Lawyer?
A: You don’t need to. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe nothing unless we recover money for you.
Can I Recover Damages Even if I was Partially at Fault?
A: Yes. California follows comparative negligence. Your compensation may be reduced, but you can still recover for the portion not caused by your actions.
Do I Still have a Claim if I Heal Fully?
A: Yes. Even if you fully heal you are still entitled to the time lost, pain endured, and costs incurred still matter. You’re entitled to compensation for what you went through.
What if I had Delayed Treatment?
A: A delay does not destroy your case, but it may give the insurance company a reason to challenge the seriousness or cause of your injuries. We work with your doctors to clearly connect your treatment to the incident and counter any attempts to downplay your injuries.
Do I Need to Wait Until Treatment is Complete?
A: Sometimes. When possible it is usually best to wait until treatment is complete before settling your claim. Because you can only settle your claim one time you want to know the full extent of your injuries before doing so. Where there is permanent injury, we work with your doctors and life care planners to estimate the full scope of future treatment so your case reflects long-term needs.
Will a Settlement Cover a Lifetime of Care?
A: It can. We build claims that include future medical costs, equipment replacement, caregiver expenses, and lost income through retirement age.
Is Emotional Trauma Considered Part of the Claim?
A: Absolutely. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces are all compensable in civil claims and often a major part of recovery.
Are Scars Considered “Compensable”?
A: Absolutely. Permanent scars can be a major part of claims, especially in children or victims who require further treatment to reduce scarring.
Do I Need Surgery to have a Strong Case?
A: No. Many cases involve long-term physical therapy or non-surgical treatment. However, if surgery is required, we make sure it’s factored into the claim value.
What if I Already had Arthritis or Degeneration?
A: Pre-existing conditions don’t disqualify you. If the accident made your condition worse or accelerated the need for treatment, you’re still entitled to compensation under California law.
What if I Already have a Preexisting Condition?
A: Pre-existing conditions do not disqualify you. If the accident caused an injury that otherwise wouldn’t have occurred or exacerbated a preexisting condition, you still have a valid claim.
Do I Need a Lawyer if the Insurance Company Made Me an Offer?
A: Always speak to a lawyer first. Early settlement offers are often far below the long-term cost of your recovery and once you accept, you can’t ask for more later.
Will I Have to go to Trial?
A: Most cases settle but we prepare every case as if it might go to trial. Our trial readiness helps us negotiate from a position of strength.
Get a Free, No-Pressure Consultation
You do not have to do this alone. Our team is here to help you understand your rights, evaluate your case, and move forward with confidence. We offer fully remote services and free consultations by phone or video. If you’re recovering at home or in the hospital, we’ll meet you where you are.
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