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The California Court of Appeal in Ventura recently ruled physicians cannot be sued under the law for acts of "simple professional negligence. Indest cites the example of an expert who signed a suit affidavit certifying professional negligence, even though the expert had never asked for, received or reviewed the patient's medical records. Limits on Attorney Contingency Fees: In an action against a healthcare provider for professional negligence, an attorney's contingency fee is limited to 40% of the first $50,000 recovered; 33% of the next $50,000; 25% of the next $500,000, and 15% of any amount exceeding $600,000. |
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