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When patients experience concerning symptoms and seek medical care, they trust their doctors to act promptly, order appropriate tests, and deliver an accurate diagnosis. Under Arizona law, physicians owe patients a legal duty of care to diagnose and treat conditions according to accepted medical standards. When a provider fails to diagnose cancer in a…

No legal process can undo the trauma of a catastrophic birth injury. However, for families facing lifelong medical needs, a successful legal claim can provide financial stability and access to critical care. In Arizona, the average settlement or court award for catastrophic birth injury cases is approximately $1 million, though many cases resolve for…

Losing a loved one to cancer is devastating, and even more so when the loss could have been prevented with timely and accurate medical care. If you suspect your family member’s death was due to a cancer misdiagnosis, a Phoenix medical malpractice lawyer can help evaluate your options and seek compensation for your losses….

Expectant parents plan not only for their labor and delivery experience, but also for their child’s future, anticipating the joyous welcoming of a new addition to their family. Sadly, around seven infants suffer birth injuries in every 1,000 births. Most birth injuries are preventable when a doctor or nursing staff member properly monitors a…

Parents place immense trust in doctors, nurses, and hospital staff during labor and delivery. When something goes wrong at birth, the consequences can be devastating and permanent. Birth injuries are a form of medical malpractice that occur when healthcare providers fail to meet the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. In…

Sick and injured patients have no choice but to put their lives in the hands of medical professionals and trust that those tasked with their care will respond appropriately with a prompt, correct diagnosis and effective care. When a doctor or medical team fails to treat a patient with a level of care that…

We place tremendous trust in our doctors, relying on their expertise to keep us safe. Tragically, preventable medication errors can result in fatal outcomes. Studies show that medication mistakes are one of the most frequent and avoidable causes of patient harm. When a loved one dies due to a doctor’s careless medication error, families…

Expectant parents plan for their perfect day when they welcome their new family member into the world. For most parents, the birth of their child lives up to the joy and triumph they anticipated, but when a birth injury occurs, it alters far more than just the birth plan and celebratory happiness of the…

The birth of a new baby is a joyous moment for parents, but when that joy is dampened by a difficult birth experience or one in which complications or a medical emergency occur, it’s essential for parents to be alert to signs of a birth injury during the early hours and days of their…

During a serious illness or after an injury, we place ourselves into the hands of doctors and other medical professionals with the expectation that they will treat us with diligent attention and care, prioritizing our health, well-being, and very lives as required by the Hippocratic oath.  Unfortunately, when a doctor fails to live up…