Q: looking for a malpractice lawyer,
1. kaiser permanently Fontana CA, performed surgery in April- 2015 to remove a piece of intestine, two days later I was really sick at home and when back to Kaiser Permanente Ontario CA and they performed an emergency surgery because the intestine got open, and my stomach was cut 12 inches they put a colostomy bag because of the infection, the bag was removed one year later April -2016, because of this surgery I noticed one hole in the middle of my stomach it was a hernia,
2. I scheduled the hernia surgery on December 7-2022 Kaiser Permanente Fontana CA, it when bad, During the procedure, the surgeon did the same cleaning from the previous surgery and cut my bladder and I was bleeding internally, doctors did not know about it until 6 hours later, the same surgeon was called in to performed another emergency surgery adding 5 bags of blood and cutting my stomach again 12 inches and a bladder catheter was added for one month, now the hernia still there and another one came out, the
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I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the surgeries and complications you have faced. It sounds like you may have a potential medical malpractice claim.
To find a malpractice lawyer in California, you can start by searching online for attorneys in your area who specialize in medical malpractice cases. You can also contact your local bar association for a referral to a qualified attorney.
When you meet with a malpractice lawyer, they will evaluate your case and determine if you have a strong claim for medical malpractice. To prove medical malpractice, you must show that the healthcare provider breached the standard of care in their treatment of you, and that this breach caused you harm.
In your case, it sounds like there may have been issues with the surgeries you underwent and the care provided by the doctors involved. A malpractice lawyer can help you gather evidence and build a case to demonstrate the medical malpractice that occurred.
It's important to act quickly in a medical malpractice case, as there are strict time limits for filing a claim. A qualified malpractice lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and protect your rights as you seek to recover damages for the harm you have suffered.
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