Malpractice Lawyer

There are a variety of professions in which malpractice could apply. At Malcolm Tator Law, our malpractice lawyer focuses on two of the most prominent: medical malpractice and legal malpractice. Medical malpractice involves situations where a medical facility and/or medical professional are responsible for patient injury through negligence, incompetence or omission.

Medical Malpractice

It is important to note that there are certain fundamental requirements for a medical malpractice claim to be considered valid. As a skilled malpractice lawyer, Malcolm Tator develops a complete understanding of his client’s situation, and subsequently presents his client’s case with all of these requirements met as clearly and comprehensively as possible.

First, the plaintiff must provide proof that he or she was actually being treated by the doctor in question. Once that has been established, the next requirement is to demonstrate that there was negligence on the doctor’s part regarding the diagnosis and/or course of treatment. The plaintiff’s legal team must clearly show how the doctor in question failed to adhere to the correct medical standard of care. The next step is to prove that the doctor’s carelessness in fact caused harm to the plaintiff. The final requirement is to demonstrate that the plaintiff’s injury, caused by the negligent medical professional, resulted in concrete damages.

There are numerous circumstances that can be considered medical malpractice and lead to legal action. These circumstances include failure to accurately diagnose a medical illness or condition, inappropriate treatment and surgical errors. It’s also important for prospective claimants to understand situations in which medical malpractice would not apply. For example, it is not considered medical malpractice if a patient worsens despite the doctor providing care deemed reasonable and appropriate. Additionally, it is not medical malpractice if the doctor acts appropriately when diagnosing and treating a patient that turns out to have a terminal illness.

As with medical malpractice, there are particular requirements of a valid legal malpractice claim. First, the plaintiff needs to establish that there was an actual attorney-client relationship in place. Next, the claimant’s team must demonstrate that the lawyer in question did not live up to the standards of professional conduct and did not act as other lawyers would have given the specific circumstances. In order for the legal malpractice claim to be successful, one must then illustrate that were it not for the attorney’s misconduct, the initial legal action would have led to a positive result.

Malpractice Attorney

If you believe that you’re a victim of a lawyer’s negligence, Malcolm Tator is ready and able to help you with your legal malpractice claim. Mr. Tator will ensure that all aspects of your experience are taken into proper account, and will formulate the strongest case possible to present to the court on your behalf.

Clients in Oxnard and all across Ventura County choose Malcolm Tator as their malpractice attorney because of his vast experience, in-depth knowledge and commitment to providing highly-effective legal representation. No matter the type of malpractice case, it’s vital not to delay in gathering evidence and getting the legal proceedings in motion. To get started now, give Malcolm Tator Law a call at (805) 676-1985 or contact us online.

Malpractice lawyer for Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Camarillo, Somis, Santa Paula, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Malibu, Oak Park, Carpinteria, Simi Valley, Agoura Hills and surrounding areas.