Medical Malpractice Attorneys | Misdiagnosis, Surgical Errors, Birth Injuries
Medical malpractice cases are expert-driven and expensive to build. We only take them when we can win them — and we win them by pairing board-certified physicians with courtroom experience. If a provider's care fell below the accepted standard and you were harmed, we can prove it.
Typical settlement
$200K – $12M
preventable deaths / yr
250K
Types of Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis
Missed cancers, misread strokes, undiagnosed heart attacks. Delayed diagnosis of cancer alone accounts for a large share of malpractice payouts. We reconstruct the differential diagnosis a reasonable physician would have considered.
Surgical Errors
Wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, and anesthesia errors. Many of these are "never events" — errors so egregious that hospitals cannot bill for the follow-up care. Liability is often clear; damages are the fight.
Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy, HIE, shoulder dystocia, and delayed C-sections. Birth injury cases require obstetric and pediatric neurology experts. Lifetime care plans routinely value cases at $5M–$25M. We coordinate with life-care planners from day one.
Medication Errors
Wrong drug, wrong dose, dangerous interactions. Hospital pharmacy records, MAR sheets, and pharmacist review histories tell the story. Cases involving permanent injury from medication errors settle $500K–$4M.
ER & Hospital Negligence
Failure to work up chest pain, sepsis missed, patients discharged too early. ER cases are difficult because of the fast-paced setting, but strong triage records and vitals trends often prove the standard of care was ignored.
What to do next
- Get medical attention and keep every record
- Document the scene — photos, witnesses, times
- Do not give a recorded statement to insurers
- Call us before you sign anything
Typical Settlement Ranges
Medical malpractice recoveries are the highest in personal injury — and the most complex to prove. Ranges:
- Non-permanent injury with clear negligence: $200K–$750K
- Permanent injury from surgical or diagnostic error: $1M–$5M
- Birth injury / lifelong care: $5M–$25M
- Wrongful death from malpractice: $1M–$12M+
Recent medical malpractice recoveries
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?+
You need three elements: a provider–patient relationship, care that fell below the accepted standard, and harm caused by that substandard care. Bad outcomes alone aren't malpractice. Our intake team screens cases with a nurse before an attorney reviews.
How long do medical malpractice cases take?+
18–36 months on average. Expert review takes months, and hospitals rarely settle before litigation costs mount. The wait pays off — average malpractice payouts far exceed other injury types.
What's a certificate of merit?+
Most states require an affidavit from a qualified physician stating your case has merit before you can sue. We handle that expert screening at our cost.
How much does it cost to hire you?+
Nothing upfront. Malpractice cases are expensive — expert witness fees alone can run six figures — but we advance every dollar. Our fee comes only from the recovery, on contingency.
Can I sue a hospital or only the doctor?+
Often both. Hospitals are liable for their employees (nurses, residents, hospitalists) and can also be liable for negligent credentialing of independent physicians. We pursue every viable defendant.
What's the statute of limitations?+
Varies widely — 1 to 3 years in most states, with special rules for cases discovered late ("discovery rule") and for minors (tolled until adulthood). Call quickly; deadlines are strict.
What if I signed a consent form?+
Consent forms don't excuse negligence. You consent to the known risks of a procedure done properly, not to a surgeon operating on the wrong knee.
Do most malpractice cases go to trial?+
About 8% go to verdict. Most settle after expert depositions expose the negligence. Some cases we take to trial when the hospital refuses to pay fair value.