Is My Case Eligible for Medical Malpractice?
Not sure if you have a valid claim? Get a free, expert assessment of your situation.
Quick Eligibility Assessment
Answer these key questions to help determine if you may have a valid malpractice case:
Did you suffer an injury or harm?
You must have suffered actual physical injury, worsening of your condition, or other measurable harm.
RequiredWas the injury caused by medical care?
The harm must be related to medical treatment, diagnosis, or care received from a healthcare provider.
RequiredDid the provider fail to meet standards?
The healthcare provider must have acted below the accepted standard of care in the medical community.
RequiredAre you within the time limit?
Most states require filing within 1-3 years of discovering the malpractice.
RequiredAssessment Tip
If you answered "yes" to all four questions, you may have a viable medical malpractice case. Get a professional evaluation to be sure.
Warning Signs of Potential Malpractice
These situations may indicate medical negligence:
Diagnostic Issues
- Obvious symptoms were ignored or dismissed
- Multiple doctors disagreed with the diagnosis
- Test results were misread or overlooked
- Cancer or serious condition was missed
- You were told 'it's nothing' but condition worsened
Treatment Problems
- Wrong medication or dosage prescribed
- Surgical complications from obvious errors
- Infections from unsanitary conditions
- Treatment made condition significantly worse
- Provider exceeded their scope of practice
Communication Failures
- Critical test results not communicated
- Provider failed to inform of risks
- Second opinion strongly disagreed
- Provider seemed confused about your case
- Important symptoms dismissed without investigation
Common Eligible Case Types
Birth Injuries
Injuries during pregnancy, labor, or delivery that could have been prevented
Common Examples:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb's palsy
- Brain injuries
- Delayed C-section
Surgical Errors
Preventable mistakes during surgical procedures
Common Examples:
- Wrong-site surgery
- Retained objects
- Nerve damage
- Unnecessary surgery
Misdiagnosis
Failure to correctly diagnose serious medical conditions
Common Examples:
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Heart attack missed
- Stroke symptoms ignored
- Infection untreated
Medication Errors
Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications
Common Examples:
- Wrong drug
- Incorrect dosage
- Drug interactions
- Allergic reactions
Nursing Negligence
Failures in nursing care and patient monitoring
Common Examples:
- Medication errors
- Fall injuries
- Infection control
- Monitoring failures
Emergency Room Errors
Negligent care in emergency department settings
Common Examples:
- Discharge too early
- Missed emergency
- Triage errors
- Delayed treatment
Our Free Case Evaluation Process
How we evaluate your case
Initial Consultation
We listen to your story and review the basic facts of your case at no cost.
Medical Records Review
Our medical experts analyze your records to identify potential negligence.
Expert Opinion
Board-certified physicians review the case to determine if standards were breached.
Legal Assessment
We evaluate the strength of your case and potential for recovery.
Honest Recommendation
We provide a clear assessment and recommend the best course of action.
Get Your Free Case Assessment
Don't wait - find out if you have a valid medical malpractice case today.