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Patients undergoing surgery trust their medical team to keep them fully unconscious and free from pain during a procedure. When that fails, the consequences can be devastating. In rare cases, a patient becomes conscious during surgery but remains paralyzed by anesthesia — aware of the procedure, unable to move, and sometimes able to feel…

When a preventable medical error causes catastrophic brain damage, the outcome can be life-altering for both the patient and their family. Cases involving permanent vegetative states are among the most severe forms of medical negligence and are often investigated by a Phoenix medical malpractice lawyer when the harm occurs during delivery or surgery. Understanding…

Birth injuries can leave families facing overwhelming medical, financial, and emotional challenges. Parents searching for answers often speak with a Phoenix medical malpractice lawyer in Arizona to understand what compensation may be available and how settlement values are determined. In Arizona, birth injuries fall under medical malpractice law. Under A.R.S. § 12-561, a medical…

The only thing more frightening than a cancer diagnosis is receiving that diagnosis many months after first seeking medical attention for the symptoms, only to learn that the cancer has advanced by the time it’s accurately diagnosed. When caught in stage one, most cancers are curable. Even more advanced cancers can be cured when…

There are many aspects of patient care that require careful consideration, both during trauma situations and during patient surgeries. Patient positioning is a crucial aspect of patient care that cannot be overlooked. Failing to properly position a patient can result in serious harm, including spinal cord injuries, sometimes with permanent paralysis as a result….

The medical team attending a laboring mother has a legal obligation to carefully monitor both mother and unborn child, including watching for signs of fetal distress. When an unborn baby shows signs of fetal distress, the medical team must immediately act to notify the attending physician of the baby’s change in status. The doctor…

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…