Representing Kaiser Members Throughout Northern California
Members of Kaiser Permanente who are victims of medical malpractice must seek compensation for damages through Kaiser's arbitration process. Their claims cannot be litigated in court.
Kaiser malpractice cases are decided by a single, independent arbitrator, not by a jury. The arbitrator is selected by the two parties.
Fair Compensation for Injured Kaiser Members
Sacramento attorney Noël M. Ferris is experienced in representing clients in Kaiser medical malpractice arbitration. She believes the arbitration process has several advantages for her injured clients.
- An arbitrator is a more sophisticated finder of fact. He or she understands that good doctors sometimes make mistakes and that injured patients have a right to compensation. In the court system, it is always a challenge to overcome the natural bias most jury members have in favor of doctors.
- Cases are resolved more quickly through the Kaiser malpractice arbitration process than through the court system. This allows injured people to obtain their compensation and move on with their lives.
- Arbitration is less formal and intimidating than a trial. The session usually takes place in a conference room, not a courtroom. Injured people find the process is less pressure-filled than testifying from a witness stand in court.
There are disadvantages to the Kaiser malpractice arbitration process as well.
- The finding is final. Because there is not an opportunity to appeal the decision to a higher court, it is important to be represented by a lawyer experienced in Kaiser malpractice arbitration.
- The costs of pursuing the case are not compensated as they sometimes are in the civil litigation process.
Your choice of an attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your medical negligence case. Noël M. Ferris has the experience you need to achieve a fair result.
To arrange a free initial consultation and case evaluation, please contact the Law Office of Noël M. Ferris by e-mail or call 916-520-3370 or toll-free at 888-351-3970.
