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Showing 2 medical malpractice lawyers in La Palma, CA
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Avant Law Corporation - Orange County
4 Centerpointe Dr #330, La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 684-1593
avantlaw.com
Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez, APC
6 Centerpointe Dr #700, La Palma, CA 90623
(562) 372-8242
svglawfirm.com
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in La Palma Cost?
Medical malpractice lawyers in California typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of your recovery if you win. Fees usually range from 33% to 40% of the settlement or award. Case costs like expert witness fees and court filing fees may be advanced by the attorney and deducted from your recovery. This is general information, not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in La Palma?
In California, you generally have three years from the date of injury or one year from when you discovered the injury, whichever is sooner. There is a strict exception for children and certain cases involving foreign objects left in the body.
What damages can I recover in a California medical malpractice case?
You can recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. California limits non-economic damages for pain and suffering to $250,000 in most medical malpractice cases.