When the harm is done
by the healers.
A bad outcome is not always malpractice. But when a provider departs from the standard of care and a patient is hurt, the burden of that injury should not fall on the family alone. We litigate against hospitals, surgical groups, and large defense firms.
- $28.6M+Recovered in malpractice cases
- 8 yrsWA absolute statute of repose
- 0%Up-front cost — contingency fee
- 100%Cases reviewed by board-certified physicians
The Four Elements
What makes a malpractice case.
Every viable claim must satisfy all four. Missing any one and the case fails — which is why honest screening matters more than aggressive marketing.
Duty
A doctor-patient relationship existed and the provider owed you a recognized standard of care.
Breach
The provider failed to meet that standard — judged against what a reasonable provider in that specialty would do.
Causation
The breach actually caused the injury — established through expert medical opinion, not assumption.
Damages
Quantifiable harm: additional treatment, permanent injury, lost income, pain and suffering, or wrongful death.
Cases We Handle
Where the standard of care broke down.
Surgical errors
Wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, anesthesia complications, post-op infection mismanagement.
Missed or delayed diagnosis
Cancer, stroke, sepsis, heart attack — when the workup ignored obvious symptoms.
Birth injuries
HIE, brachial plexus injury, untreated maternal hemorrhage, delayed C-section.
Medication errors
Wrong drug, wrong dose, dangerous interactions, pharmacy compounding errors.
Case Spotlight
Hospital negligence — missed diagnosis resulting in permanent injury.
Patient presented to a Seattle ER with classic stroke symptoms. The triage nurse downgraded the acuity. CT was ordered four hours late. Tissue plasminogen activator window was missed. Permanent right-side hemiparesis. We engaged a board-certified emergency physician and a neurologist as experts; the hospital's defense firm withdrew its initial denial four months before trial.
What Happens Next
The first six months of a malpractice investigation.
Med-mal cases are not won at the courthouse. They are won — or lost — in the records, in the experts you retain, and in how quickly you preserve a story before the chart "completes itself."
- 1Day 1–14
Records preservation
Written preservation letters to every facility, plus a HIPAA-compliant request for the complete chart — not the summary the facility offers families.
- 2Week 2–8
Independent expert screen
A board-certified physician in the relevant specialty reviews the chart against the standard of care. Honest screening: most cases stop here.
- 3Month 2–6
Pre-suit demand
If the standard was breached, we draft a detailed liability narrative and damages package. Many hospitals settle before suit when the file is trial-ready.
- 4Month 6+
Suit & discovery
If the carrier refuses, we file. Depositions of the providers, the nurse-managers, and the credentialing committee follow.
Patterns We See
Six red flags worth a second look.
None of these guarantee a case. All of them justify a free record review. The earlier we look, the more options remain.
A symptom that didn't fit the diagnosis — and wasn't worked up
A delay between presentation and a critical scan or specialist call
A surgical complication explained as 'a known risk' with no second look
A medication or dose that didn't match what other providers prescribed
A discharge that happened before vital signs stabilized
A nurse or staff member who quietly suggested you 'get a copy of the records'
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Estimate your malpractice case.
Reflects Washington verdicts and settlements involving hospital and provider negligence.
Medical Malpractice Estimator
Med-mal damages run higher than auto cases — but require expert review to confirm liability.
Step 1 of 3
How serious were the injuries?
Washington Resources
Where to start gathering records.
Common Questions
What patients ask first.
How do I know if I have a case?
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Bad outcomes alone are not malpractice. We screen by reviewing the records with a physician in the relevant specialty. If the standard of care was met, no case exists. If it wasn't, we move forward.
What is the deadline?
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Washington has a three-year statute of limitations from the date of negligence, with a one-year discovery extension and an absolute eight-year cap. Some claims involving foreign objects have separate rules.
Will I have to testify against my doctor?
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Most cases resolve before trial. If your case does go to trial, your testimony will focus on what happened and how it changed your life — not on second-guessing medicine.
What does it cost?
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Nothing up front. Medical malpractice cases are taken on contingency. We advance the cost of expert review and litigation.
Confidential record review