Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Helping Victims of Negligent Healthcare Find Justice and Financial Recovery

When we seek medical care, we place an extraordinary level of trust in healthcare professionals, from doctors and nurses to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and pharmacists. These individuals have a duty to provide treatment that meets an accepted standard of care. Unfortunately, medical professionals sometimes make serious errors—whether through inattention, inexperience, miscommunication, or outright negligence—and those mistakes can cause life-altering injuries or even result in death. In such cases, victims and their families deserve both justice and compensation.

At Impact Attorneys, our Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyers are deeply committed to holding negligent medical providers accountable. We help clients who have suffered serious injuries due to medical errors navigate the complex legal process and fight for the financial resources they need to move forward. Whether you’ve experienced a misdiagnosis, surgical mistake, birth injury, or prescription error, we understand how devastating it is to suffer harm at the hands of a professional you trusted. That’s why we offer compassionate legal guidance combined with aggressive representation—because no one should be left to deal with the consequences of medical negligence alone.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a healthcare provider’s failure, contact Impact Attorneys today at 818-350-2349 for a free and confidential consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.

What Is Considered Medical Malpractice in California?

Medical malpractice occurs when a licensed healthcare provider breaches the accepted standard of care, causing harm to a patient. This standard is defined as the type and level of care that a reasonably competent medical professional would provide under similar circumstances. If a provider fails to act accordingly and a patient suffers physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result, the victim may have a valid malpractice claim.

It’s important to note that not all negative outcomes from medical treatment qualify as malpractice. Some medical conditions are inherently unpredictable or difficult to treat. However, if the harm was caused by a provider’s error that could have been avoided with proper care, you may have the right to pursue compensation.

Examples of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Medical negligence can take many forms. At Impact Attorneys, we have experience representing clients in a wide range of malpractice cases. These include situations such as a doctor failing to diagnose a condition in time, resulting in the illness becoming more severe or terminal, or performing surgery on the wrong body part. We also represent clients who were prescribed the wrong medication or dosage, received unnecessary or unsafe treatments, or were victims of unsanitary hospital conditions that led to infections or complications.

Other cases involve birth injuries, where an obstetrician failed to monitor the baby’s oxygen levels or perform a timely C-section, resulting in long-term damage such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy. We also represent grieving families whose loved ones died as a result of a hospital’s inaction, inattentiveness, or understaffing.

No matter the details of your case, our goal remains the same: to hold negligent providers accountable and secure the maximum compensation available under California law.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against a wide range of defendants. In many cases, the liable party is the treating physician, surgeon, or nurse. However, liability may also extend to entire hospitals, urgent care facilities, anesthesiology groups, laboratories, or pharmacies. If your injury occurred in a Kaiser facility, for example, or as a result of poor hospital policy or inadequate staffing, the institution itself may be responsible.

In some cases, multiple parties share responsibility. A nurse may have administered the wrong drug, but the error may have stemmed from a miswritten prescription, or an overworked technician might have misread a lab result due to poor training or fatigue. Our legal team thoroughly investigates every element of your case to identify all at-fault parties and pursue compensation from every responsible source.

Compensation Available in a Medical Malpractice Claim

The damages recoverable in a California medical malpractice case can be both economic and non-economic in nature. Economic damages are the tangible losses a patient suffers—medical bills, lost income from time off work, ongoing physical therapy, in-home care, or necessary modifications to the home like ramps or mobility equipment. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, address the profound impact an injury has on your quality of life, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of consortium, and permanent disability.

It’s important to note that California imposes limits—or “caps”—on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Under recent changes to the law, the cap is $350,000 for non-fatal injuries and $500,000 for wrongful death, with increases each year through 2034. These caps do not apply to economic damages, meaning your total recovery can still be substantial depending on the cost of care and extent of your injuries.

In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded if the healthcare provider’s conduct was especially egregious, such as performing surgery while intoxicated or intentionally falsifying medical records. While rare, these damages serve to punish willful misconduct and send a message to deter similar actions in the future.

Navigating the Complex Medical Malpractice Legal Process

Bringing a medical malpractice claim in California is not like a typical personal injury case. The law requires several additional steps that must be taken early in the process, including obtaining a written opinion from a qualified medical expert who supports the claim of negligence. Without this expert support, a lawsuit will likely be dismissed.

There are also strict time limits known as the statute of limitations. Generally, a victim has one year from the date they discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury to file a claim, or no more than three years from the date of the malpractice itself—whichever comes first. These deadlines can be complicated, especially if the injury was not immediately obvious, so it’s essential to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Our team at Impact Attorneys handles every aspect of this process for you. We gather medical records, secure expert witnesses, communicate with hospitals and insurance companies, and prepare a compelling case aimed at full compensation. We are also fully prepared to take your case to trial if necessary, and we will never recommend accepting a low settlement if it is not in your best interest.

Why Choose Impact Attorneys as Your Medical Malpractice Law Firm?

Choosing the right legal representation after a medical injury can make all the difference. At Impact Attorneys, we focus exclusively on helping injury victims and their families in the Los Angeles area. We understand how to build a case that proves negligence, demonstrates the full scope of damages, and withstands the scrutiny of large hospital defense teams and insurers.

Our attorneys, Shawn Gleizer and Ellery Gordon, bring years of legal experience and a track record of success in serious injury cases. We work with leading medical experts, conduct thorough investigations, and never back down from a fight. More importantly, we treat our clients with empathy and respect—because we know how overwhelming and painful this journey can be.

You don’t pay anything up front. We work entirely on a contingency basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. There are no hidden fees, no hourly rates, and no surprises—just dedicated, results-driven representation focused on getting you the maximum compensation possible.

Contact a Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one suffered harm due to a medical mistake, delayed diagnosis, surgical error, or negligent treatment, don’t delay seeking legal help. You may be entitled to compensation that can help cover your medical bills, lost income, and the long-term care you may now need. At Impact Attorneys, we are here to listen, support, and guide you every step of the way.

Our team offers free consultations to evaluate your case and explain your legal options. We serve clients across Los Angeles and the surrounding areas and are proud to fight for those who have been wronged by the very people they trusted with their health.

Call us today at 818-350-2349 to speak with a top-rated Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer. Let us help you take back control, secure your future, and find the justice you deserve.