Velan Law Firm represents medical malpractice clients that have been injured in San Francisco, Berkeley, Colma, San Mateo, South San Francisco, San Jose, Burlingame, Oakland, Foster City, Daly City, Piedmont, Emeryville, and in other cities in Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Marin County, and Alameda County because of a medical professional's carelessness or negligence.

Here are some of the kinds of medical malpractice claims and lawsuits that our personal injury law firm handles:

• Wrong diagnosis
• Missed diagnosis
• Delayed diagnosis
• Nursing home abuse
• Patient neglect
• Lack of informed consent
• Surgical errors
• Anesthesia errors
• Obstetric/birthing injuries
• Spinal cord stimulator injuries
• Orthopedic surgical errors
• Prescription-related errors
• Wrongly filled prescriptions
• Unreasonable behavior by a doctor or other health care provider

An injured person can file a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit if he or she can prove that a doctor, chiropractor, nurse, psychiatrist, podiatrist, pharmacist, dentist, hospital, or any other health care provider caused the injury because of careless or reckless behavior.

Medical errors are considered civil wrongs—called "torts"—and medical malpractice lawsuits are usually handled in civil court (rather than criminal court). A court can order the person that is held liable for causing the medical malpractice injuries to pay the victim compensatory damages. A defendant may also be ordered to pay punitive damages as punishment for his or her actions.

Medical malpractice-related injuries can be very serious—even permanent or fatal. At Velan Law Firm, our San Francisco Bay Area medical malpractice lawyers will work hard to help you obtain the best results possible, including the recovery of lost wages, medical costs, and other related damages related to your medical malpractice injury.

Our San Francisco medical malpractice attorneys will explain your options to you and help you make the decisions that are best for you. We will also deal directly with any other parties and insurance companies. With Velan Law Firm, your medical malpractice case will be handled quickly and efficiently.

In California, the statutes of limitations for filing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits are very strict. You should contact a personal injury attorney immediately so that you can meet all deadlines for your case. DO NOT talk to any insurance companies before talking to a personal injury lawyer first.

You will only pay for our services if we obtain your recovery. Otherwise, our services are free. Our personal injury attorneys can visit you at home or at the hospital if you are unable to visit our law office.

Contact us online or call Velan Law Firm at (415) 379-9300 or—toll-free—at (888) 988-7700 and request your FREE consultation.