Find a Medical Malpractice Attorney Near You

When a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other medical provider fails to meet the standard of care and you or a loved one is harmed as a result, that is medical malpractice. These cases are complex, defended aggressively, and require an attorney with the resources and medical experts to fight back.

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Cases we handle

  • Surgical errors and wrong-site surgery
  • Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of cancer, stroke, or heart attack
  • Birth injuries including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy
  • Medication and anesthesia errors
  • Hospital-acquired infections and sepsis
  • Nursing home neglect and elder abuse

Compensation you may recover

  • All medical costs including future lifetime care
  • Lost wages and permanent loss of earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium for spouses and family members
  • Wrongful death damages for surviving family
  • Punitive damages for egregious conduct

How long does it take?

Medical malpractice cases usually take 18 months to 3 years. Expert medical review is required in most states, and hospitals rarely settle without a fight. Serious cases involving lifetime care often justify the wait.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I have a real medical malpractice case?

A bad outcome is not automatically malpractice. The provider must have deviated from the accepted standard of care and that deviation must have caused real, measurable harm. Our network attorneys review your records at no cost to tell you if you have a case.

Are there caps on medical malpractice damages?

Some states cap non-economic damages (pain and suffering) but not medical bills or lost wages. An attorney familiar with your state's laws can tell you exactly what your case may be worth.

How much time do I have to file?

Medical malpractice statutes of limitations are often shorter than other injury claims and can be as brief as one year. Some states also have a discovery rule that starts the clock when you learned or should have learned of the injury. Do not wait.