Tucson Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's failure to meet the standard of care directly causes harm to a patient. Warning signs include unexplained complications, worsening conditions post-treatment, delayed diagnoses, unexplained post-procedure injuries, or treatment vastly differing from other doctors' recommendations. Attorneys offer free consultations to assess viable claims.

Medical malpractice cases are typically more time-consuming than other personal injury claims due to their challenges. Most cases take anywhere from 18 months to several years to resolve.

Several factors affect the timeline. The difficulty of the medical issues is a factor. The severity of your injuries plays a role.

The defendant's willingness to negotiate affects timing. Court schedules and procedural requirements also impact the duration.

Many cases settle before trial, which can expedite resolution. However, if your case goes to trial, it may take longer but could result in greater compensation.

Your attorney from our network will provide realistic timelines based on the specifics of your case.

Yes, hospitals can be held liable for medical malpractice under several legal theories.

Hospitals may be directly liable for their own negligent actions. This includes inadequate staffing, failure to properly credential doctors, defective equipment or facilities, and negligent hiring or supervision of staff.

Hospitals can also be vicariously liable for the malpractice of employees acting within the scope of their employment.

However, hospitals typically aren't liable for independent contractors unless they held the doctor out as their employee.

The attorneys we connect you with understand the complex relationships between hospitals and healthcare providers. They will identify all potentially liable parties.

Consent forms acknowledge that you understand the risks associated with the procedure. They don't permit doctors to perform below the standard of care.

You can still pursue a claim if the provider was negligent, even if you signed a consent form.

However, if your injury was a known risk that was adequately explained to you and occurred despite competent care, you may not have a malpractice claim.

The attorneys in our network can review your consent forms and medical records to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. They can determine whether the harm you suffered was due to negligence or a disclosed risk of the procedure.

Arizona allows recovery of both economic and non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Economic damages include all past and future medical expenses related to correcting the malpractice and treating your injuries. Lost income and loss of future earning capacity are recoverable.

Rehabilitation and therapy costs can be claimed. Costs of necessary medical equipment or home modifications are also compensable.

Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Disability and disfigurement are compensable. Loss of consortium for spouses is also a recognized harm.

Arizona previously limited non-economic damages, but these caps were ruled unconstitutional in 2024, allowing for full compensation based on your actual losses.