Orange County
Medical Malpractice.
More than three decades of experience helping patients and families seek accountability when preventable medical errors cause serious harm.
When trust in medical care is broken
When everything changes, you have someone in your corner.
When medical treatment falls below accepted standards and causes preventable harm, patients and families can face additional procedures, lost income, disability, and an uncertain future.
Orange County medical malpractice attorney Chris Purcell evaluates what happened, explains your legal options, and works with qualified experts to determine whether negligent care caused your injuries.
- Direct attorney involvement
- Trial-ready preparation
- No fee unless we recover
What to do after suspected medical negligence
The steps you take now can protect your health—and your case.
01
Seek Independent Medical Care
Address urgent health concerns and obtain an independent evaluation of any new or worsening condition.
02
Request Your Medical Records
Ask for complete charts, test results, imaging, medication lists, discharge instructions, and billing records.
03
Document What Happened
Create a timeline of symptoms, appointments, conversations, procedures, and how the injury has affected daily life.
04
Contact an Attorney Promptly
Medical malpractice claims involve strict deadlines and expert review. Seek legal guidance as soon as possible.
Compensation after medical malpractice
Your recovery should reflect the full impact of preventable harm.
The value of a medical malpractice claim depends on the evidence, the nature of the injury, and its long-term effect on your life. Purcell Law carefully documents additional medical treatment, rehabilitation, future care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and other financial consequences caused by negligent care.
A claim may also address physical pain, emotional distress, loss of independence, and diminished quality of life. Every case is different, and compensation is never guaranteed. The goal is to present the complete human and financial impact of the injury with clarity and credible support.
Experience Matters When Medical Care Causes Harm
For more than 30 years, attorney Chris Purcell has represented Orange County California injury victims in complex cases involving medical negligence and catastrophic harm. He answers clients’ questions, addresses their concerns, and prepares every meritorious claim with frank advice, careful expert review, and determined advocacy.
You pay no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered.
Building a strong claim
We Investigate the Standard of Care
Medical malpractice cases require more than proof of a poor outcome. The evidence must show that a healthcare professional departed from the applicable standard of care and that the departure caused measurable harm.
- Obtain and analyze complete medical records, imaging, and treatment timelines.
- Consult qualified medical specialists about the applicable standard of care.
- Identify how negligent care, misdiagnosis, medication error, or procedural error caused harm.
- Document medical costs, future needs, lost income, disability, and quality-of-life losses.
Purcell Law did an excellent job representing us. Mr. Purcell was very professional and extremely prepared when we went to court. His courtroom presence was fantastic. We would not hesitate to have him represent us again.