The number of people who die yearly due to of medical malpractice is higher than those who die from AIDS, breast cancer, or motor vehicle accidents. While doctors and hospitals cannot guarantee results, it is important to know if medical malpractice is involved when a loved one is permanently injured or passes away while under medical care. Only by investigating that possibility will you and your loved ones know if you have a legal claim for redress.

Arizona law provides a legal remedy when physicians fail to properly diagnose a patient; fail to order the proper tests; fail to promptly treat a patient; or fail to properly perform surgery. Damages include medical costs and expenses, lost wages and future earnings, as well as pain and suffering. Unlike other states, Arizona does not have a legal cap on the amount of damages available in medical malpractice cases.

Having a knowledgeable, experienced attorney to review your case and assist you in the process of pursuing your medical malpractice claims is especially important in this complex area of the law. Expert testimony from expensive medical professionals is necessary to prove medical negligence. Dealing with aggressive insurance company representatives whose goal is to keep overall premiums low with minimal settlements is expected, regardless of how flagrant the medical error may be.

If you or a loved one may have been the victim of medical malpractice, please feel free to contact our firm for a free, initial consultation.

Our firm has several locations to serve the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

For Additional Information:

• National Academies of Sciences
• MedWatch - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Arizona Constitution Art. 2, Section 31 (no damage cap) PDF