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Tragically, studies indicate that as many as five million elderly Americans experience abuse each year. If your loved one experienced abuse at the hands of a caregiver, you may want to know what compensation you can recover for egregious damages. Damages in nursing home abuse cases typically include past and future medical expenses, a…

Discovering that a parent with dementia has been abused in a nursing home or assisted living facility is devastating—and many families immediately ask whether they still have legal options if their loved one cannot clearly explain what happened. The short answer is yes. In Arizona, elder abuse laws protect vulnerable adults even when they…

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…

Families place trust in Arizona nursing homes when an elderly loved one requires around-the-clock care that exceeds what family members can safely provide. While many facilities advertise attentive, skilled care, the reality is that nursing homes are often understaffed and rely on overworked or undertrained caregivers. When staff fail to properly monitor residents or…

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…

Dementia is a prevalent condition in the elderly, affecting around 55 million elderly Americans, including those in Arizona. Sadly, dementia patients suffer a higher rate of abuse than elderly patients without cognitive impairment. Worse, elder abuse in dementia patients is widely believed to be underreported, due to the cognitive and physical constraints that may…

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….