What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in California?
The defendants in a California medical malpractice claim are potentially liable for all of the plaintiff’s tangible economic losses. The defendants are also potentially liable for noneconomic losses such as pain and suffering. However, those losses are limited to $250,000. Punitive damages are possible but rare in California.
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What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Medical Board of California?
A: When a complaint is filed against a doctor in California it is assigned to a consumer services analyst for review. If the allegations are about the quality of … More
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