You go to the doctor expecting to get better, not worse. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is more common than many people realize and can lead to devastating consequences. A 2017 survey conducted by the National Patient Safety Foundation revealed that 21% of Americans reported having suffered from a medical error. 

If you suffer harm due to a negligent doctor or other medical provider, please do not hesitate to contact our Mesa medical malpractice attorneys at (602) 892-5000 for a free consultation.

Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a health care provider, through negligent action or omission, causes harm to a patient. In Arizona, the law acknowledges that those receiving medical treatment by those recognized in the profession are owed treatment that any other reasonably prudent health care would provide. If a patient and their attorney are able to show that a standard of care was not upheld, it could prove medical negligence. 

According to Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-542(1), the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is two years. This means that a claim must be filed within two years “after the cause of action accrues.”

Mistakes on the job can happen to anyone, but most are not a matter of life and death. This is simply not the case when it comes to those working in the medical profession. A seemingly small mistake or oversight can have devastating ramifications. The most common types of medical malpractice cases involve:

• Failure to diagnose 
• Surgical errors 
• Birth injuries 
• Incorrect treatment
• Cancer misdiagnosis
• Medication errors
• Anesthesia errors
• Dental mistakes 
• Failure to prevent or treat infections

If you or a loved one was a victim of medical malpractice in Mesa or the surrounding area, you should contact our legal team right away at (602)-892-5000 to ensure your rights are protected. You may be entitled to compensation for a variety of damages, including:

• Pain
• Disfigurement 
• Lost quality of life
• Loss of earning capacity 
• Wrongful death

Contact our Mesa medical malpractice lawyers today by calling (602) 892-5000. 

In Arizona, medical malpractice claims are based on the legal theory of negligence. The four elements of medical negligence that must be proven to substantiate a claim are:

1. Duty of Care. The provider owed the patient a professional duty of care.
2. Breach of Duty. There was a breath of that duty. 
3. Causation. The breath of duty directly resulted in the patient suffering harm. 
4. Damages. The harm caused financial or intangible losses. 

At Smith Alston Darner & Lee, clients who come to us in their time of need are met with respect, integrity, and compassion. Some of the reasons that we have created a name for ourselves within our local communities include: 

• We offer free, personalized consultations. 
• Our firm is made up of a bilingual legal team. 
• Our team values communication and will keep you informed of any developments in your case.
• We meet with clients upfront and guide them through the legal process from start to finish. 
• Clients are not charged anything upfront because we work on contingency fees, meaning that we only collect fees if and when we help win you compensation. 
• We will not back down from insurance companies and won’t hesitate to take a case to court if necessary.

While no amount of compensation may completely reverse the pain and suffering you have experienced, we believe in fighting for what’s right and holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. 

Let our Mesa personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys fight for you. With extensive experience advocating on behalf of those wrongfully injured, you can rest assured your medical malpractice claim is handled with the utmost diligence. Contact us at (602) 892-5000 to get started with a FREE consultation today.