Medical malpractice
Not every bad outcome is a mistake. Some are.
Medicine does not always work. But sometimes a diagnosis is missed, a surgery goes wrong or a drug is given in error, and the harm could have been avoided.
We start by reading, not suing. Your records go to a physician who tells us whether the care fell short of what a careful provider would have done.
We review
Missed or late diagnoses
Surgical and anesthesia errors
Medication and dosing mistakes
Birth injuries
How a review goes
We read first, and tell you what we find
You tell us what happened
In your own words, with the dates you remember.
We request the records
We ask the hospital and each provider for the full chart, bills included.
A doctor reads them
An independent physician in the same field gives an opinion.
You hear it straight
If there is a claim, we say so. If there is not, we say that too.
What to know about cost and time
These claims take more work than most: expert opinions and longer timelines. For that reason we only take the ones that look strong after the review.
No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs are separate; your written agreement says how they are handled, including whether you would owe them if there is no recovery. Expert fees can be significant, so we go over them with you before you sign.
Medical malpractice questions
Is a bad result the same as malpractice?
No. The question is whether the care was below the standard a careful provider would meet, and whether that caused the harm.
Will I need to testify?
Only if the case goes to trial, and most do not. We prepare you thoroughly if it does.
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Deadlines for medical claims are set by law, can be short, and may run from the date you learned of the harm. Please call sooner rather than later.
Think something went wrong?
Send us the story and we will tell you whether a records review makes sense.
No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs are separate; your written agreement says how they are handled, including whether you would owe them if there is no recovery.