Santa Ana Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Representing Victims of Medical Negligence in Orange County and Southern California
When you seek medical care, you trust doctors, nurses, and hospitals to help not harm you. Unfortunately, preventable medical errors are among the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. When medical professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care, the results can be catastrophic.
*PLEASE NOTE: Our law firm only considers medical malpractice claims involving catastrophic injuries or death. Typically, these are matters that involve brain injuries, birth injury & death, paralysis, amputations, spinal cord injury or wrongful death.
At William D. Shapiro Law, Inc., our Santa Ana medical malpractice lawyers have been representing victims of medical negligence and their families for more than 40 years. We understand the devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences that follow a serious medical error, and we fight tirelessly to hold negligent providers accountable.
Located in the Downtown Santa Ana Historic District, William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. can be found at 1020 Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701, near the Old Orange County Courthouse and Interstate 5.
Recent Reviews:
“After my daughter suffered a catastrophic injury from what we believed was medical malpractice, we did not know what to do. A friend (who is a judge) told us to hire Bill Shapiro. He couldn’t have been more right. In the years that followed, Bill Shapiro and his team (including his sons Brian and Matt) worked countless hours, working with expert after expert bringing a difficult case into sharp focus. His constant contact kept us up to date about everything, and his knowledge, dedication and preparation was so reassuring. There was never a time that I felt like I was bothering or annoying him when I had a question. I wanted and needed an attorney that was “responsive” to us, and he (and his staff) certainly was. The office and staff took our case very personally and we knew how much they cared about my daughter. Bill lead the firms lawyers and took the case to an unbelievably successful conclusion. We cannot thank Bill and everyone in the office enough for all they did for my daughter, for all they did for our family. In the end, Bill’s not just a great trial lawyer, he is also an awesome person. We are forever friends now, and we consider him part of our family! We are very grateful.”
Please Note: Catastrophic Medical Malpractice Cases Only
Our firm focuses exclusively on medical malpractice claims involving catastrophic injuries or death. These often include:
- Brain injuries
- Birth injuries or wrongful death
- Paralysis
- Spinal cord damage
- Amputations
- Severe surgical or hospital errors
Why Choose Our Santa Ana Medical Malpractice Attorneys?
Medical malpractice cases are complex and challenging. Hospitals and insurance companies have vast resources to fight claims, and proving negligence requires experience, strategy, and expert testimony. Our team brings decades of litigation experience, extensive medical knowledge, and a proven record of results, including multi-million-dollar recoveries in catastrophic malpractice cases.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or institution provides care that falls below the accepted medical standard, directly causing harm to a patient. Common examples include:
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Medication errors
- Birth injuries
- Improper treatment or lack of informed consent
Victims of malpractice have the right to pursue compensation for damages caused by these preventable mistakes.
Compensation in a Medical Malpractice Claim
When medical negligence leads to catastrophic harm, victims and their families may be entitled to recover damages for:
- Medical expenses (current and future care)
- Rehabilitation and long-term treatment
- Loss of income and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages for families who have lost a loved one
Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts, life-care planners, and economists to calculate the full impact of malpractice and pursue maximum compensation.
Seeking Legal Help After Medical Negligence
If you or a loved one has suffered due to a medical professional’s negligence, you should act quickly. California law limits the time you have to file a claim, and evidence must be preserved early. Our Santa Ana medical malpractice lawyers will evaluate your case in a free consultation, gather records, and build a strong claim on your behalf.
Time is of the Essence
California’s statute of limitations for medical malpractice is complex, with deadlines that vary based on the type of case, the age of the patient, and when the injury was discovered. Missing these deadlines could permanently bar your claim. Contacting an attorney immediately ensures your rights are protected.
Contact Our Santa Ana Medical Malpractice Attorneys Today
No one should suffer due to negligent medical care. If you or a loved one experienced a catastrophic injury or wrongful death caused by a healthcare provider, the attorneys at William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. are here to help. Call our law firm at 714-602-6990 or fill out our confidential contact form today.