Medical mistakes can change lives in ways patients never expect. From painful complications to lifelong health challenges, the impact of malpractice often feels overwhelming. During these difficult times, having an advocate by your side makes all the difference. Working with a Ventura, CA medical malpractice lawyer gives you the support and guidance you need to pursue justice and compensation. At our firm, we’ve spent decades standing up for people harmed by preventable errors in hospitals. Attorney Cohen, our founder and managing partner, brings more than 30 years of experience in handling complex injury cases and is widely recognized for his dedication and results. With that level of experience on your side, you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal details.
Surgical Mistakes That Change Lives
Surgery carries risks, but some complications happen because of clear mistakes. Common claims involve operating on the wrong area, leaving tools inside a patient, or damaging surrounding organs. These errors often occur because of communication failures or avoidable lapses in procedure. The aftermath can be devastating—additional surgeries, prolonged recovery, and long-term health problems. Patients place enormous trust in surgical teams, and when that trust is broken, the results can be life-altering.
Delayed Or Missed Diagnoses
One of the most common malpractice claims comes from doctors not identifying conditions quickly enough. A missed cancer diagnosis, delayed treatment for a heart condition, or failure to recognize a stroke can have serious consequences. These cases often stem from doctors not ordering the right tests, overlooking key symptoms, or failing to act on test results. For patients, this can mean lost chances at early treatment and worsened outcomes. When time is critical, these errors can mean the difference between recovery and lifelong challenges.
Medication Errors In Hospital Settings
Hospitals rely on medications every day, but mistakes in prescribing or administering drugs remain a major source of claims. Patients may be given the wrong medication, the wrong dosage, or drugs that conflict with their medical history. These errors can cause severe reactions or even long-term injury. What makes medication errors especially concerning is how preventable many of them are—strong safeguards should catch these mistakes before they reach patients.
How We Support Our Clients
When you come to us, you get more than legal knowledge—you get a team that truly listens to your story. We understand the emotional weight that comes with medical malpractice, and we walk with you every step of the way. Attorney Cohen’s background, including earning his law degree cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and graduating with distinction from the University of Michigan, has shaped a career built on excellence and advocacy. Over three decades, he has earned respect across the legal community and the media for his work in cases involving medical malpractice, car crashes, product liability, construction site injuries, and more. That experience allows us to fight effectively on behalf of our clients while treating each case with compassion and professionalism.
Take The Next Step
If you or a loved one has suffered harm in a Ventura hospital due to surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, medication errors, or birth-related injuries, you don’t have to face the future alone. We are here to provide guidance, support, and strong advocacy for those who have been wronged. At Cohen Injury Law Group, we are committed to protecting your rights and helping you pursue the compensation you need to move forward.