Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims handled by the firm are as a result of the negligence of a licensed doctor, nurse, health care professional, clinic or hospital's breach of the recognized standard of care. These claims can involve operating on the wrong body part, not performing an operation with proper skill and training, having unexpected and unintended results from treatment, not providing proper care and/or follow up care, mis-prescribing medication, etc.

An evolving area that may also involve a medical malpractice claim, or may only involve an ordinary negligence claim, is that of nursing home liability. The Michigan appellate courts have not settled on whether claims for lack of proper care, supervision and/or facilities in a nursing home setting that leads to injury or death sounds in ordinary negligence or requires professional standard of care testimony. If the former, the proofs are simpler and less expensive. If the latter, the proofs are much more stringent and costly and there are "caps" on any recovery. We have handled cases involving bed sores, bed rail strangulation, falls and patient abuse. Consult with us regarding your specific situation.

Attorneys

Barry P. Waldman
Gregory M. Janks (Nursing Home Liability only)
Linda Turek