Tucson Medical Malpractice Case
Always seek experienced legal advice
In general, a medical malpractice case is more challenging and requires greater legal and medical expertise to win than other types of personal injury or tort litigation. Tucson malpractice attorney Stephen Gorey stands apart from other firms by representing a significant number of medical malpractice cases. In addition, his firm often takes cases that other lawyers consider too difficult to represent or not worth pursuing.
Qualified expert testimony is necessary for a malpractice case to have merit. The lawyer must show that injury directly resulted from medical negligence. Because many attorneys find this type of case difficult to prove, a lay person is certainly no match for the legal skills required. This is why you must always seek experienced legal advice when pursuing a medical malpractice claim.
Why are medical malpractice cases so challenging?
- To testify in medical malpractice cases, medical professionals must be deemed qualified experts by the courts, not just certified by degrees.
- Plaintiff medical testimony must stand up against the testimony of opposing counsel—who also brings in qualified experts to testify for the defense.
- Evidence must prove a high standard of negligence which goes beyond mere error and reaches the level of unacceptable medical industry standards based on how a reasonable medical professional would deal with situations.
- Meeting the burden of proof usually requires strong, solid evidence backed by effective case strategy.
- The law firm must have the financial ability to keep pace with insurance companies and health care providers, both known to have deep pockets.
- The lawyer must be able to present complex, technical medical facts in lay terms so the judge and juries (with no medical training) can understand the issues and evidence.
Damage awards
Evaluating damages requires accurate estimates that cover past and future medical care and also compensate pain and suffering. When patients lack experienced legal advice to protect their rights, most insurance companies get injured victims to settle for far less than they deserve.
Get seasoned legal help with a Tucson medical malpractice claim
Please contact our Tucson medical malpractice law firm for legal advice about a malpractice case. Provide as much information as possible regarding your inquiry. We represent clients on a contingency fee basis—no fees apply unless we win a money settlement or verdict.