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Showing 19 medical malpractice lawyers in Santa Maria, CA
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Michael B. Clayton and Associates
400 E Orange St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-5353
wedefend.net
The May Firm - Car Accident and Injury Lawyers
2530 Professional Pkwy A, Santa Maria, CA 93455
(619) 378-1464
mayfirm.com
Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
204 E Enos Dr unit c, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 965-4540
ghitterman.com
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.
610 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 749-5591
harrispersonalinjury.com
GAMBLE & GARCIA, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
301 E Cook St STE E, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-8308
getgamble.com
Michael J. Scott Attorney At Law
201 S Miller St STE 106, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2717
mjscott.law
Simmons Law Firm
3420 Orcutt Rd STE 201, Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 329-4800
asimmonslawfirm.com
Law Offices of Esteban L. Valenzuela & Associates
204 Vine St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6674
valenzuelalaw.com
Stephen Anderson Law Office
900 E Main St #101, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 349-2699
andersonlawoffice.org
The Law Offices of Joseph E. Lounsbury, Workers' Compensation Attorney
426 Barcellus Ave STE 302, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 556-8757
lounsburylaw.com
Law Office of Michael S. Hardy
215 N Lincoln St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 357-9578
thehardyfirm.com
Wolff Walker Law Firm
1004 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-6060
wolffwalkerlaw.com
Juarez, Adam & Farley, LLP
625 E Chapel St A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-4553
mariojuarezattorney.com
Law Office of Hal P. Farley
625 E Chapel St A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 346-8989
hpfarleylaw.com
Roberts & Spiegel
301 E Cook St Ste A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 863-9036
randsinjurylaw.com
James Mckiernan Lawyers
930 S Broadway STE 106, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(800) 200-4878
jamesmckiernanlawyers.com
Law Offices of Adrian S. Andrade & Associates
211 E Fesler St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-3651
andradeatlaw.com
EMC LAW P.C.
900 E Main St Suite 204, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 998-7700
emclawpc.com
Starling Law
1418 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 345-2369
starling-law-santa-maria.ueniweb.com
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Santa Maria Cost?
Medical malpractice lawyers in California typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of your settlement or verdict. The standard fee ranges from 33 percent to 40 percent of the recovery. You may also be responsible for case costs like expert witness fees and court filing fees, which can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Costs vary widely by case complexity and duration. This is general information and 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 California?
In California, you generally have one year from the date you discover the injury to file a claim. There is also a hard deadline of three years from the date of the malpractice, no matter when you discover it. Exceptions may apply for minors or certain cases.
What damages can I recover in a medical malpractice case in California?
You can recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. California also allows non-economic damages for pain and suffering, but these are capped at 250,000 dollars under MICRA. Punitive damages are rare and only available in cases of gross negligence.
Do I need an expert witness for a medical malpractice case in California?
Yes, California law requires that you submit a certificate of merit from a qualified medical expert before filing a lawsuit. The expert must state that your case has merit and that the healthcare provider deviated from the standard of care. This helps prevent frivolous claims.