If the dermatologist fell below the standard of care, and this caused injury to your granddaughter, then you have a meritorious case. A dermatologist, however, must review the medical records and pictures of her skin, to inform you whether the dermatologist fell below the standard of care. A reputable plaintiff's medical malpractice attorney should be able to assist you in locating a dermatologist who will review the records. California law indicates that a doctor is not negligent if he or she makes an error, if the error was reasonable under the circumstances. California Civil Jury Instruction (CACI) 505. As such, many medical malpractice cases are challenging to win, as the physician is allowed to male a mistake or an error, if it was reasonable to do so under the circumstances.
Answered on Aug 05th, 2013 at 1:13 PM