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You file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Arizona in the proper court of jurisdiction. If you have not filed a claim with the insurer, it is critical to engage in the negotiation process before filing a petition with the local court. You may also have to file a complaint against the licensed healthcare provider…

The most common medical errors include improper testing procedures, surgical errors, medication errors, misdiagnoses, and early hospital release. A medical error should never happen since healthcare providers hold a general and medical duty of care. Failing to meet these duties can lead to a medical malpractice case on behalf of injury victims or, in…

Medical negligence can result in a spinal cord injury if the licensed healthcare provider fails to meet their general or medical care duties. This standard requires physicians to act in a manner that another reasonable physician would have for the given circumstances. Otherwise, their actions could result in a spinal cord injury and medical…

Visit a licensed healthcare provider if a defective medical device injures you. You will want to visit with a physician different from the individual you believe is responsible for your injuries. If this second opinion confirms that a medical device caused your injuries, get legal advice from a Phoenix, Arizona medical malpractice lawyer about…

One or several parties are liable for anesthesia errors in a medical malpractice claim, including the physician, anesthesiologist, nursing staff, manufacturers, or distributors. Under ARS Section 12-561, you have the legal right to file a medical malpractice claim against a licensed healthcare provider if they made an anesthesia error that resulted in a personal…

Medical errors happen more often than we as patients would like to think.  When you suffer injuries at the hands of a caregiver, surgeon, or medical facility, you may wonder if your situation meets the criteria needed for a medical malpractice lawsuit. There are some key points to consider before pursuing any type of…

A patient might file a medical malpractice lawsuit against their doctor or medical provider after a drug recall only if the doctor or medical practitioner who prescribed the drug was negligent in doing so and the patient suffered harm as a result.  When a doctor or provider prescribes a drug for its intended purposes…

If you were the victim of a healthcare provider’s preventable error or negligence, you might be considering a medical malpractice lawsuit against that provider. This is a reasonable and often necessary pursuit due to the added expense and medical treatment needed to correct or manage the physician or facility’s mistake. However, you may be…

When patients seek medical care, they expect to receive a proper diagnosis, treatment for their condition, and follow-up care as needed. Even with the understanding that some medical conditions cannot be prevented or ultimately cured, patients do not expect to suffer new or further harm, let alone death, at the hands of their caregiver….

Each state has its own set of medical malpractice laws. The following is an overview of medical malpractice laws in Arizona. If you have questions or concerns about a specific case, contact an experienced Arizona medical malpractice attorney. What is Medical Malpractice in Arizona? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers harm, injury, or…