Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Maryland

Question: is there a law governing wrongful amputation in the state of California

I'm writing a paper for school and I cannot find any pertinent information or legal code.

Thanks in advance


Asked on 8/17/10, 6:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

You would need to ask a California medical malpractice attorney. This page is for Maryland attorneys. With that said, I have never heard of a civil claim of "wrongful amputation." Improperly amputating someone's limb or other body part would likely fall under the broader term "medical malpractice." If the person died as a result of the amputation, then perhaps a "wrongful death" action. Best of luck on the paper. *****The above does not establish an attorney-client relationship and is for informational purposes only.******

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Answered on 8/22/10, 6:36 am


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