Even with the damage cap, you may be able to maximize your financial recovery during a California medical malpractice claim by hiring an attorney. An attorney will know how to obtain the best possible results for your claim despite a damage cap through aggressive negotiations, injury documentation and other critical actions.
Do your best to document your injury and the act of alleged malpractice. See a different doctor, keep copies of your medical records and take photographs of your injuries. Take all evidence and documentation you have acquired to a medical malpractice lawyer near you. A lawyer may be able to help you obtain full and fair compensation for your economic damages, as well as recovery for your noneconomic up to the state’s damage cap, depending on your case.