Medical malpractice cases often involve severe injury or the wrongful death of a loved one. If your family has suffered due to negligent healthcare, a skilled Hospital Negligence Lawyer Santa Cruz County can review your claim.

From car accidents on Highway 17 to injuries at local small businesses, Scott Allen’s results include $100,000 settlements for victims. He understands the local court system and insurance tactics, fighting to maximize compensation for clients.

Dog Bite Injuries

Dogs can bite, graze and scratch a person’s skin and cause serious injuries. In addition to the visible wounds, these attacks can result in internal injuries such as damaged nerves and tendons. Deeper wounds may also expose the patient to a life-threatening infection from rabies or MRSA. The risk of infection is increased by certain health conditions such as diabetes or liver disease.

A bite from a wild animal or aggressive pet can also break, splinter, or fracture bones. It is important to seek medical attention if a bone is broken and to get a tetanus shot if the victim has not had one recently.

Many children are bitten by family or friend’s dogs. Even docile household pets can become aggressive if spooked. These interactions can lead to long-term physical and emotional injuries that require treatment and compensation for the victim. Injuries caused by pet attacks can be complex and involve multiple specialists. Weinberg Law Offices can help victims recover the compensation they deserve.

Car Accidents

Car accidents are common in Santa Cruz because of the area’s busy roads and active outdoor culture. Whether you were hit by a vehicle, hit by a bicycle, or injured in another accident on a sidewalk or in a store, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

A personal injury attorney will handle the investigation of your case, deal with insurance companies, and ensure you receive a fair financial settlement for your injuries. An experienced lawyer will protect your legal rights, counter insurance company tactics like lowball offers, and take a tough stance when necessary in negotiations or litigation.

In some cases, multiple parties may be liable for your crash. A lawyer will identify and name all parties who owed you a duty of care, and prove that their choices directly caused your injuries. This will increase your potential financial award. A skilled accident attorney will also address claims against rideshare and commercial drivers.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a legal claim that can be filed when someone dies as the result of another party’s careless or reckless actions. It allows eligible family members to file a lawsuit against the responsible parties, seeking compensation for funeral expenses, living expenses, loss of future earnings, and emotional suffering.

A lawyer with experience handling wrongful death cases could help you understand the details of your case and identify liable parties. It is important to establish that the defendant owed you a duty of care and that their breach of that duty directly caused your loved one’s death.

The criteria for wrongful death claims vary by state, but they typically include situations like fatal car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, or intentional torts. Our attorneys are knowledgeable about these laws and can build a strong case that proves liability. Contact Lead Counsel to find an experienced Santa Cruz wrongful death attorney. Our law firm screens all of our attorneys independently and checks their standing with California bar associations.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor’s actions or inactions fall below the accepted medical standard of care and cause injury to a patient. When demonstrable grounds for a malpractice claim are established through exhaustive legal investigation and multiple independent medical expert record reviews, the doctor involved can be held liable for your resulting damages.

One of the most common types of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis. This can include diagnosing a patient with the wrong condition, failing to recognize key symptoms or not ordering appropriate tests to confirm a diagnosis.

Medical malpractice cases are complex and often involve high dollar damages. Choosing a lawyer with extensive experience maximizing compensation in these cases can have a significant impact on the final settlement or verdict awarded. A successful medical malpractice case requires proving that substandard healthcare directly led to injury and that the victim suffered significant harm as a result. This can include permanent disability or even death.