Medical Malpractice

Doctors at Scripps admit older woman after fall, but don't order radiology studies that would show a hip fracture. Doctors say patient complained only of pain at the knee and below.

ER patient is to be transferred to ICU, but CT scan to check for stroke is delayed.

Woman says dentist extracted wisdom teeth, fracturing her jaw and causing nerve damage.

12-0 verdict in favor of each defendant on the initial issue of negligence.

After a fall at work, plaintiff experiences cervical pain and says doctor missed the diagnosis, which he claims led to life-long disability.

Improper discharge from Emergency Room is blamed when intoxicated man is struck by train.

Plaintiff pays for hotel room and says therapist had sex with her; he denies it.

Cancer center says patient did not follow through with post-operative oncology treatments.

Patient has rhinoplasty by Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, says he was not advised of the risks.

Plaintiff suffered a subdural hematoma following a C-section. Permanent disability.

Physician assistant said to cause injury in positioning elderly plaintiff for orthopedic surgery.

Orthopedic surgeon fails to rule out serious infection in his knee-replacement patient.

Family doctor twice sees patient with symptoms pointing to complications of diabetes, but fails to take appropriate medical steps.

Infant is seen in ER and referred to pediatrician for follow-up care. Plaintiff alleges care was negligent and led to infant's death from bacterial pneumonia.