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Medical Malpractice Attorney Los Angeles
When you seek medical attention, you trust professionals with your health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken. When medical providers fail to uphold the standard of care, it can lead to serious injuries, worsening conditions, or even death.
Peterson Injury Law is committed to providing compassionate legal support for those affected by medical negligence. Our medical malpractice lawyers work diligently to understand the details of your case, helping ensure that your rights are protected. We fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve, all while working to provide the personalized, one-on-one support you need during this difficult time. Our approach is thorough, focusing on the specifics of your situation to better advocate on your behalf. Whether you or your loved one suffered due to a diagnostic error, medication mistake, or failure to treat an emergent medical condition, our medical malpractice attorneys are here to help.
If you believe you or your loved one may be the victim of medical malpractice, reach out to us at (415) 630-2913 to discuss your case.
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J"An Exceptional Experience During a Difficult Time"
Erik seamlessly took on our medical malpractice case with professionalism, compassion, and deep expertise.
Jennifer Billeci
A"Top-Notch Experience with Attorney Erik Peterson"
They handled our case with great care, making the process easy and seamless for us.
Allen McQueen
J"Compassion and Integrity"
Erik took us through a bad situation with compassion and integrity.
Jan P
N"Super friendly and helpful"
He was always available to answer any of my questions about my case.
Nat Block
P"They were incredibly helpful."
They consistently helped me through the unfamiliar and uncertain legal processes, which were all new to me.
Peter McCown
J"His honesty and professionalism gave us confidence."
His honesty and professionalism gave us so much confidence during a stressful time.
Joyce Diaz
Q"Thank you for all your hard work"
I am so very grateful to my lawyer, Erik Peterson, and his team for his unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.
Quia Kaufman
a"Now our son will have his needs met"
Erik was very communicative and detailed in explaining how all the legal things worked and how long things took.
adrianbar87
M"Erik and his team are superb."
If you are in need of his attorney services, it is likely, like myself, that you are experiencing one of the most traumatic and painful times of your life. Of course, you want an excellent lawyer—and he is it.
Margaret Clausen
An Exceptional Experience During a Difficult Time
Working with Erik Peterson was an exceptional experience during one of the most difficult times in our lives. As we faced shock and a maze of medical decisions, Erik seamlessly took on our medical malpractice case with professionalism, compassion, and deep expertise. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Erik had both the knowledge and the sensitivity to guide us through the process with integrity. Erik ultimately secured a settlement that protected our financial future and gave us peace of mind to focus our energy on healing and recovery. We are profoundly grateful for his guidance and advocacy, and we cannot recommend Erik and his team highly enough.
Jennifer Billeci
Top-Notch Experience with Attorney Erik Peterson
Our experience with attorney Erik Peterson and his legal assistant, Kate, was top notch! They handled our case with great care, making the process easy and seamless for us. They were on top of every detail from beginning to end, and we were always at ease knowing they were extremely knowledgeable, honest, and thorough. We were quite pleased with the results of our case, which was entirely due to their efforts. We highly recommend the Peterson Injury Law group.
Allen McQueen
Compassion and Integrity
Erik took us through a bad situation with compassion and integrity. He is honest and always ready to explain what’s happening. Kate, his paralegal, was helpful with information or support. I’m happy to recommend Erik Peterson Injury Law to anyone who needs help navigating a legal process.
Jan P
Super friendly and helpful
Eric was super friendly and helpful. He was always available to answer any of my questions about my case.
Nat Block
They were incredibly helpful.
Erik and his team were incredibly helpful. They consistently helped me through the unfamiliar and uncertain legal processes, which were all new to me. I trusted Erik always had my best interests in mind and was fighting on my behalf. I deeply appreciate all they did for me and my family.
Peter McCown
His honesty and professionalism gave us confidence.
Erik and his paralegal, Kate, were incredible throughout our case. Erik is an amazing attorney; he was open with us from the very beginning, attentive, and always made sure we understood every step of the process. His honesty and professionalism gave us so much confidence during a stressful time. He helped us get to the finish line and close a very difficult chapter in our lives.
I truly appreciate everything they did for us and couldn’t be more thankful. Highly recommend this team for anyone needing strong, reliable legal representation.
Joyce Diaz
Thank you for all your hard work
I am so very grateful to my lawyer, Erik Peterson, and his team for his unwavering support, dedication, and commitment. Thank you for all your hard work leading us to a victorious outcome in court!
Quia Kaufman
Now our son will have his needs met
My wife and I are forever grateful to Erik and his team for putting the effort and care for our son and his needs. We chose Erik over another lawyer because he took the time to FaceTime with us and speak to us on a personal level, which made us feel safe and heard. Throughout the process, Erik was very communicative and detailed in explaining how all the legal things worked and how long things took. He was always truthful and honest, but also caring. At the end, Erik and his team were able to help us, and now our son will have his needs met and a more comfortable life. Thank you.
adrianbar87
Erik and his team are superb.
Thank you, Erik, for winning our case! Erik and his team are superb. If you are in need of his attorney services, it is likely, like myself, that you are experiencing one of the most traumatic and painful times of your life. Of course, you want an excellent lawyer—and he is it. The bonus: he is also a genuinely real and kind human being. I am so grateful to him and his team.
During labor the client’s epidural went “high” causing her to stop breathing and resulted in an anoxic brain injury.
Record-Setting
$17 MillionBirth Injury Settlement
secured in 2019 over brain damage resulting from failure to treat a routine infection in pregnancy. This is the largest medical malpractice recovery in California history (present value).
$5.5 MillionBirth Injury, Brain Injury
A NICU nurse perforated the infant client’s heart while inserting a PICC line leading to brain injury.
$3 MillionEmergency Room Error
An ER physician did not timely intubate a patient in distress leading to an anoxic brain injury.
$3 MillionEmergency Room Negligence Resulting In Brain Injury
An emergency room physician failed to timely intubate a patient that resulted in an anoxic brain injury.
Why Choose Peterson Injury Law
At Peterson Injury Law, we focus on serious medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases where the outcome truly matters. With decades of experience and a deliberate low-volume approach, we’re able to dig deeply into the medicine, build powerful evidence, and fight for the full justice our clients deserve.
Why Choose Us:
Over $200 million recovered, including record-setting verdicts and settlements
More than 30 years of focused medical malpractice and serious injury experience
Clinical insight from a Registered Nurse leading our case intake and evaluation
Direct, partner-level involvement and carefully limited caseloads
Proven experience against major medical systems and in Kaiser arbitration
No upfront fees—free consultations and contingency-based representation
No Fees Unless We Win Your Med Mal Case
Free consults and contingency fees give you top-tier advocacy.
Deep Medical Insight From Day One
RN-led intake and leading experts build a strong medical foundation.
Intensive Focus On Catastrophic Med Mal Cases
We take fewer cases so we can fully investigate and maximize value.
Record-Setting Medical Malpractice Results
Over $200M recovered, including California’s largest med mal case.
Meet the Team at Peterson Injury Law
At Peterson Injury Law, our team is built for the most serious medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases. With more than 30 years of experience and over $200 million recovered, we bring seasoned trial skill, deep medical knowledge, and the resources needed to take on hospitals, corporations, and systems like Kaiser. We intentionally limit our caseload so every matter receives intensive investigation, partner-level attention, and thoughtful, strategic preparation.
From the first call, our Registered Nurse–led intake helps us understand the medicine, identify key issues, and quickly determine how we can help. Throughout the process, we explain complex medical and legal concepts in plain language, stay responsive, and shoulder the legal and financial pressures so families can focus on healing. When the stakes are highest, our team is prepared to pursue full justice and meaningful, life-changing results.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, leading to patient harm. It involves negligence or failure to act appropriately in the medical context.
Can I sue for misdiagnosis?
Yes, if the misdiagnosis resulted from negligence and caused harm, it may form the basis for a medical malpractice claim. Not all misdiagnoses qualify, so expert legal guidance is essential.
What is a contingency fee?
A contingency fee means your lawyer only gets paid if you win your case. They typically receive a percentage of the awarded compensation, ensuring legal access without upfront costs.
Can I settle out of court?
Yes, many medical malpractice cases are settled out of court. Settlement can save time and resources, but it's important to ensure the compensation offered is fair and just.
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