Category: Medical Malpractice

A signed consent form gives a doctor permission to perform a specific procedure after explaining the known risks, possible complications, and any alternatives. But signing this form doesn’t mean agreeing to careless mistakes or preventable harm. It also doesn’t excuse a doctor from having to follow accepted standards of care. If a...

Medical tests are designed to detect health issues early and support timely, appropriate treatment. When a healthcare provider orders diagnostic testing but overlooks or misinterprets the results, the outcome can be serious and sometimes life-altering. Ignored or mishandled test results may give rise to medical malpractice claims, particularly when...

If you visited the emergency room, you were likely in a crisis – experiencing sudden pain, unusual symptoms, or signs of a serious medical condition. In that moment, you trusted the ER doctors and other medical personnel to act quickly, ask the right questions, and make accurate decisions. A misdiagnosis in this...

Medical imaging should provide answers, not create more harm. When radiologists or technicians misread scans or overlook critical findings, patients can suffer delayed diagnoses, worsening conditions, or permanent injury. These mistakes are often preventable and may amount to medical malpractice. If you were harmed by an imaging error, you...

The weeks after having a baby are a whirlwind—equal parts joy, exhaustion, and adjustment. Between sleepless nights and figuring out your baby’s needs, it’s easy to push your own health to the side. However, your body is still healing, and sometimes, warning signs can be missed. Too often, mothers don’t get the...

When patients undergo surgery involving anesthesia, they trust their medical team to keep them safe. Unfortunately, anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists don’t always meet the accepted standard of care, and the consequences can change a patient’s life forever.  If you or someone you love has suffered harm due to an...

Patients expect their medical team to be as thorough as possible and keep them safe when they undergo surgery. Unfortunately, errors can and do still occur. One of the most serious (yet entirely preventable) mistakes surgeons or staff can make is leaving equipment or materials inside a patient. Leaving...

Delayed diagnoses and treatments can have catastrophic consequences when you have a severe injury or illness. What you might not know is that a delayed diagnosis may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim in Arizona. A Buckeye, AZ, medical malpractice attorney can review your case and explain your legal options.

Giving birth is exciting but scary, and any mistakes during labor or delivery can have severe health consequences for newborns. Unfortunately, these mistakes happen often in the U.S., including here in Arizona. The key to recovering compensation for birth injuries due to delivery room negligence is knowing how these injuries occur and...

If a medical provider has harmed you, your medical records will be one of the most critical pieces of evidence you have at your disposal. They tell the story of what really happened, from your first appointment to your treatment and follow-up care. Knowing what is in these records can help you...