Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Oxnard, CA (2026)
To build this 2026 list of Oxnard-area malpractice lawyers, we used published results, practice focus and client reviews.
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The short answer
Leading this list is Schurmer Reese Davies. Dating to 1968, the firm publishes a $6 million malpractice settlement. Before you call, find out who would work on your claim and whether the firm handles injuries like yours. Also ask who pays fees and case costs. For filing rules, see the California law guide.
4.7114 Google reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 114 reviews
Best for: Claims involving disabling injuries
With its published $6 million medical malpractice settlement, Schurmer Reese Davies has this list's clearest malpractice result that includes a dollar amount. According to its site, the woman suffered injuries that were permanent and disabling. It was established in 1968.
Stood out in our review for its years of experience and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
5.090 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 90 reviews
Best for: Families seeking multilingual service
If your family wants to discuss a claim in a familiar language, The Dominguez Firm lists languages including Spanish, Korean, Japanese and Portuguese, which may help. Its office is in Oxnard. Within the firm's broad personal injury and employment practice, its site discusses misdiagnosis and nursing home neglect.
Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.841 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 41 reviews
Best for: Families asking about trial experience
Although Murphy & Murphy Law Offices lists a medical malpractice jury trial and verdict on its site, it provides neither an amount nor case details. Since that listing doesn't allow recovery comparisons, ask the firm about its trial work. The site identifies Craig Murphy as a personal injury attorney.
Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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4.9282 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 282 reviews
Best for: Childbirth and surgical equipment injuries
In its published case descriptions, Rahnama Law discusses childbirth negligence and failed surgical equipment. According to the firm, cases also involved a medical device that failed during surgery and a severe infection following improperly performed dental work. Although those accounts don't disclose recovery amounts, they describe medical cases directly relevant to this list.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.9163 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 163 reviews
Best for: Surgical and medical device claims
Law Office of Ball & Yorke's client feedback repeatedly describes a less stressful process, with staff who stayed reachable and kept people informed. That's useful context when you're comparing firms, but those reviews aren't proof of malpractice results. The firm lists medical malpractice and medical drugs and devices injury among its practice areas, and its site addresses surgical errors.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
Where they are in Oxnard
What clients say about these Oxnard lawyers
Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.
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September 2026 · Oxnard, California
“I called Bojat Law after my car accident and Sasha Bojat himself walked me through the process showing care and attention. He always made himself available for questions and proactively checks in on you to see how you are feeling and to provide you with updates. He follows through every step of the way to take care...”
“Great customer service, all the staff, lawyers are amazing, they on top of everything and the communication is great, they explain everything to you and if you have any questions they answer them very clearly, I will recommend them to family and friends and thank you Rafael Trevizo for always being there by my side...”
“If you need a personal injury lawyer look no further. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you do not hire Mr Murphy. I have nothing but great things to say about Craig and his staff. We were dealing with an adjuster that would not communicate with us for nothing and Craig handled this perfectly and was able...”
Write down when treatment happened and when you discovered the injury. You must file in California within 3 years of injury or 1 year after discovery, including when you reasonably should have discovered it, whichever comes first.
Discuss the medical care
When you explain what happened at the consultation, ask which records the lawyer wants to review. Before discussing who would assess the treatment in your chart, ask the firm about medical injuries like yours that it has handled.
Agree on representation
Before signing with a firm that offers to take your claim, read its payment agreement. Who advances case costs, and how does the contingency fee work? Ask. If there's no recovery, find out what you might owe.
Prepare and file the claim
If you sue a health care provider for negligence in California, a certificate of merit isn't required. Before you claim punitive damages under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 425.13, however, you need court permission. Which requirements apply? Ask your lawyer.
Address recovery and resolution
When discussing the losses you want to recover, ask whether the firm is considering a settlement or a trial. Only non-economic damages are capped by California's MICRA; economic damages have no cap. Use the cap in force at judgment, award or settlement.
Malpractice claims in Oxnard: the rules that matter
The filing deadline in California
The clock startsOn the day of the injury
Time to start a claim3 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
At the very most3 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Limits on damages in California
Pain and sufferingCapped at $470,000
All damages togetherNo overall cap
Expert paperworkNo certificate of merit is required to sue a health care provider for negligence.
A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
According to several firms here, they work on contingency. If the claim fails, there's no lawyer's fee; otherwise, the lawyer is paid a share of the recovery. Separate case costs can cover medical records and medical opinions, as well as fees charged by the court. Who advances those expenses, and who owes them if the claim fails? The firms don't explain that. Don't assume; ask instead. Before you sign, get the lawyer to explain when costs are deducted and how the fee is calculated. Since all listed firms offer a free consultation, use that conversation to ask about the payment agreement.
According to all seven firms listed, you can get a free consultation. Contingency work is also offered, five say.
What to bring to your first call
Treatment dates and when you first suspected an injury, written as a timeline
Any medical records you already have (delivery notes too, if relevant)
A list naming the health care providers involved
What the hospital or clinic is called
Documents showing your losses, including the medical bills you've received
Hospital or insurer letters you've received
If you have photos of the injury, those photos
If the claim concerns a child, their age and the dates of treatment
Questions to ask a lawyer
1What medical malpractice cases like mine have you handled?
2Who would be the lawyer responsible for my file?
3To assess the care I received, which records would you need?
4When is my deadline to file in this situation?
5How is your contingency fee worked out?
6If there's no recovery, who pays the case costs?
7How would I hear updates from you?
8Where would we meet: Oxnard or another office?
Choose for your medical injury, not a general injury result
Which care concerns you? Start with that. Because childbirth injuries raise different questions from surgical equipment failures, look at Rahnama Law's published descriptions involving both. For permanent, disabling injuries, Schurmer Reese Davies publishes a settlement. Have each firm discuss cases like yours. Even a large accident recovery doesn't show that a firm has handled malpractice claims.
When asking about a published result, name the case. Although Murphy & Murphy Law Offices lists a malpractice jury trial and verdict, there's no amount. In The Dominguez Firm's $3 million foot-injury account, medical negligence isn't identified. Find out which attorney handled it and what happened. Would that lawyer work on your file? Ask next.
Put the filing clock ahead of firm shopping
Record when you received treatment and when you first suspected that something had gone wrong. Don't combine those dates. If the patient is a child, California requires suit within 3 years of the wrongful act, except that a child under 6 has until the later of 3 years or the eighth birthday. Before waiting, ask a lawyer about that deadline.
Get the working arrangement in writing
Before your chart is reviewed, ask who would read it and whether assessing your claim would require medical opinions.
Who'll answer your calls? Find out. Although reviews here describe helpful updates, some clients say communication was uneven.
Ask where you'd meet. Ball & Yorke and Murphy & Murphy have Ventura offices; Bojat's office is in Westlake Village.
Get the lawyer's fee and separate case costs explained in writing before you agree to sign.
According to every firm listed, the consultation is free. Before the firm decides whether to take your case, what would it need to review? Ask. When a firm offers contingency fees, its lawyer receives a share of a recovery; if the claim fails, there's no lawyer's fee. Because records and medical opinions are separate costs, find out who would pay for them.
If someone promises an outcome, be wary. When someone won't name the attorney responsible for your file or explain costs, be cautious. Don't treat this general information as legal advice. For an assessment, speak with a California lawyer.
Questions people ask
Which firm leads this Oxnard malpractice lawyer list?
Highest on this list is Schurmer Reese Davies. Dating to 1968, the firm publishes on its site a $6 million malpractice settlement involving a woman who suffered permanent, disabling injuries. Its office is in Oxnard. Alongside malpractice, the firm handles a broader range of personal injury cases. When asking about cases involving your particular medical injury, remember that the past settlement doesn't predict what would happen in yours.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in California?
You have 3 years from injury in California or 1 year after you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, it, whichever comes first. Use whichever deadline is earlier. After writing down both dates, ask a California lawyer how the statute applies to what happened to you. For regional filing rules, read the California guide.
Can I speak with an Oxnard-area lawyer without paying for the consultation?
According to all seven firms listed, consultations are free; five of them also say they work on contingency. If a claim fails, there's no lawyer's fee under a contingency agreement; otherwise, the lawyer receives a share of a recovery. Ask about other costs as well. Before you agree to hire the firm, find out what it charges for records and medical opinions.
What does a lawyer need to assess my malpractice claim?
When explaining the treatment, be clear about the injury you believe came afterward. Once you've done that, ask which medical records the lawyer needs and whether a medical opinion would help them assess the care. To sue a health care provider for negligence in California, you don't need a certificate of merit. Whether your particular claim can succeed isn't answered by that rule.
How long will a medical malpractice case take?
Your claim has no stated timetable here. What could affect the case's pace, and what still needs review? Ask the lawyer. In their feedback, some clients say they experienced delays or inconsistent updates. Before hiring a firm, agree on whom you'll contact if you haven't heard anything and how you'll receive progress reports.
Does California have a different deadline for children?
Yes. For a child, suit must be filed within 3 years of the wrongful act, except that a child under 6 has until the later of 3 years or the eighth birthday. Don't rely on memory to calculate the deadline. When you give a California lawyer your child's age and treatment dates, ask how that rule applies.
What if my loved one died after medical treatment?
Among the listed firms showing wrongful death work are Schurmer Reese Davies and Murphy & Murphy Law Offices. When explaining the treatment involved, tell the lawyer the date your loved one died. Does the firm handle deaths involving medical negligence? Ask. To learn who may bring a claim and which filing rules apply to your family, speak with a California lawyer.
Are medical malpractice damages capped in California?
Only non-economic damages fall under California's MICRA caps. While economic damages have no cap, non-economic damages use the amount in force at judgment, award or settlement. You won't find a cap amount here. When you ask which category each loss belongs in, also ask how the applicable cap could affect your claim. A published settlement isn't a way to estimate your recovery.
Do I need to hire a firm with an office in Oxnard?
This list includes Oxnard offices as well as nearby firms. Murphy & Murphy Law Offices and Law Office of Ball & Yorke have offices in Ventura, 8 km from Oxnard. Bojat Law Group's office is in Westlake Village, 33 km away. Ask where meetings would happen and who would handle your calls before choosing a firm.
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