Ann Arbor Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Our Ann Arbor medical malpractice lawyers handle medical malpractice cases against all medical providers. This includes doctors, clinics, urgent care centers, nursing homes, pharmacies, and hospitals for medical errors and medical malpractice that cause injuries or death to the patient. These lawsuits seek justice and compensation for patients who were harmed by a medical error or mistake. In cases involving the death of the patient, we file a wrongful death lawsuit for the surviving family members.
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or medical provider is negligent in providing care and treatment to the patient. This can include the failure diagnosis an illness or misdiagnosing a serious medical condition. It can also include a mistake made during or after a surgery. There are many types of medical malpractice cases, including:
- Birth injuries
- Surgery errors
- Operating room mistakes
Ann Arbor Medical Malpractice Lawyers
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Emergency room errors
- Radiology errors & misread x-rays
- Nursing negligence
- Patient Falls
- Medication mistakes
- Hospital infections
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose cancer
- Failure to refer a patient to a specialist
- Failure to order necessary medical testing
Medical malpractice often occurs at a hospital. When a physician or nurse at a hospital is negligent in their medical care of the patient, the hospital may be liable to the patient for injuries caused my medical malpractice. In Ann Arbor and in the surrounding Ann Arbor area, the largest community hospitals include:
- University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Chelsea Community Hospital, Chelsea, Michigan
- Saint Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital, Saline, Michigan
- Forest Health Medical Center, Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Select Specialty Hospital-Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Michiga
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, Michigan
A poor outcome or unsatisfactory result during a hospitalization or procedure does not necessarily mean that there was medical malpractice. Many procedures have inherent risks and many illnesses have poor outcomes even with the best medical attention. It is essential that a qualified attorney review all of your medical records to determine if negligence caused your injury.
Our Ann Arbor medical legal team will discuss your case with you, review your records, and advise you whether you have a legitimate claim for medical negligence. We will pay for and obtain your patient chart and will perform a detailed analysis of your treatment to determine whether you were harmed by a medical mistake. We will then consult with a board certified physician to get the necessary proof to file your lawsuit.
Contact Our Ann Arbor Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Want to know you have an Ann Arbor medical malpractice case? Tell us your story and we will evaluate your case.
- Toll-Free Phone (800) 606-1717
- Contact By Fax (248) 569-6737
- Contact By E-mail Larry@Buckfirelaw.com
You can also contact us initially through our website Free Case Review Box. If you prefer that type of contact initially, we will review your case and get back to you quickly with our initial opinions. Our goal is to learn as much as possible about your case and then provide you with your best legal options.
