Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Fighting for Patients’ Rights

Great question. Start by putting your health first. See another doctor (someone completely separate from the hospital or clinic involved) to get an independent medical review. This helps confirm whether your symptoms and treatment align with what you were told. Once you understand your condition, request your full medical records. They show who treated you and what procedures were done, as well as any notes taken. After that, speak with our malpractice attorneys. We’ll review the timeline and identify where the standard of care broke down. We’ll also explain what options are available. You don’t need all the answers before reaching out; that’s what our firm is here for.

A hospital investigation is not the same as an independent legal review. Internal reviews are often designed to protect the facility, not the patient. They may overlook important facts, or conclude an error was “unavoidable” without fully exploring the details. Our malpractice lawyers conduct a separate investigation that looks at every part of your care, including how decisions were made and how follow-up instructions were handled. Even if the hospital closed its review, you can still file a claim. Legal action brings an outside perspective, giving your case the full attention it deserves.

The purpose of compensation is to address the full impact of what happened, not just the cost of the initial mistake. That can include ongoing medical treatment, changes to your ability to work, the long-term effect on your quality of life, pain and suffering, and more. Our legal team often works with medical and financial experts to calculate these losses accurately. Some injuries require years of follow-up care or specialized treatment, while others may permanently change how a person lives day to day. As malpractice lawyers, our job is to help you understand what can be recovered under state law and what proof is needed to make that possible.