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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…

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….

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…

When an elderly loved one needs round-the-clock care beyond what family members can provide, families trust nursing homes to keep residents safe, supervised, and protected from preventable injuries. Sadly, chronic understaffing, poor training, and inadequate supervision in many facilities lead to neglect that places residents at serious risk. One of the most devastating and…

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…

Making the choice to enter a nursing home or to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home is one of life’s most difficult decisions. When an aging family member requires 24-hour care and a level of skilled care that exceeds the family’s ability to provide, a nursing home is the best option….

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…