Approximately 98000 Americans die every year because of medical errors. In California, a law that hasn't changed since 1975 takes away the right of injured Californians to hold an incompetent doctor or negligent hospital accountable for medical errors. California's "malpractice cap" limits compensation for pain and suffering because of medical negligence to 0000. This cap on compensation for injured Californians hasn't been adjusted for inflation since 1975. It would be more than 0000 in today's dollars. Put that in perspective: The minimum wage would be .10 an hour if it hadn't changed since 1975. The cap never changes, no matter how severely you are injured, if you lose your sight, your fertility, or even your child. Because of the cap, people who are injured - and don't make a lot of money - can't find attorneys in California. The cost to prepare and try a case for retired seniors, women who don't work, children or low-income Californians is often more than the case is worth. Without an attorney, health care providers aren't held accountable for hurting people with medical mistakes, neglect and abuse. This and many other videos are part of the site JusticeForPatients.org. JFP is an attempt to illustrate the human cost of this out-moded and arbitrary cap on a victim's financial compensation.
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Michael J. Mandel has more than 30 years of personal injury trial experience. He provides a strong voice for victims in cases involving everything from fractures, head / brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries / paralysis, to birth injuries and medical mismanagement. Unfavorable medical results do not necessarily indicate medical malpractice. Medical malpractice cases can be difficult to prove. A lawyer with experience in medical malpractice can explain the limits of med mal coverage in California and the likelihood of a successful result from your claim. If you are a member of Kaiser, your health plan provides for mandatory, binding arbitration of disputes involving medical mismanagement. Participants in the Kaiser system waive their right to a jury trial. Specific rules apply to commencing an arbitration proceeding. Our office has handled numerous Kaiser Arbitrations and we are well-equipped to guide you through the process.
Orignal From: MICRA Expert - Tom Baker, Part 2 of 2
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