When medical care falls below accepted standards, the consequences can be life-changing. Our Denver medical malpractice team investigates what happened, preserves evidence, consults independent experts, and pursues full compensation while you focus on recovery. Free medical malpractice case review.
Medical malpractice is the leading cause of wrongful death in Colorado. Medical professionals will never confess their errors if you don’t legally pursue them. Seek justice on behalf of your injured or deceased loved one by hiring our Denver malpractice lawyer. At the Personal Injury Law Firm of Colorado, our reputable Denver injury lawyer will work hard on the behalf of you or your loved one. We aim high at getting you the maximum compensation.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or facility provides care below the accepted standard and that breach causes harm. A bad outcome alone is not malpractice. The key questions are standard of care, breach, causation, and damages.
Q: Who can be liable in a malpractice case
A: Physicians, hospitals, clinics, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, pharmacists, radiologists, and other involved providers.
Q: How is the standard of care defined
A: Independent medical experts explain what a competent provider would have done under similar circumstances.
Q: I was treated for months before the correct diagnosis. Is that malpractice
A: It may be if reasonable testing or referrals were not performed and the delay worsened your condition.
Q: My surgery had a known risk. Can I still bring a claim
A: Yes if the care fell below standard or you were not informed of material risks during consent.
Colorado malpractice cases have strict steps and short filing windows. There is also an outer limit known as a statute of repose. Early investigation matters. A case typically requires a written opinion from a qualified expert soon after filing. Exact timing depends on facts and dates, so contacting counsel quickly is essential.
Immediate steps
Q: What if I discovered the mistake months later
A: Discovery rules may apply, but outer limits still exist. Speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Q: What is the expert review requirement
A: A qualified expert must support that the claim has merit. Courts can dismiss cases that lack timely expert support.
Every case turns on four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. We build evidence that is clear, medical, and persuasive.
Our step-by-step approach
Q: Will I need an independent medical exam
A: Often yes. Objective evaluations clarify prognosis, restrictions, and future care needs.
Q: Do most malpractice cases settle
A: Many do. Strong expert opinions and thorough preparation improve settlement leverage.
Some cases require focused expertise in urology, such as catheter injuries, ureter damage, stone management delays, or missed urologic cancers. A board-certified urologist can define the standard of care, identify breaches, and explain causation in clear terms. When a national expert witness in urology is needed we collaborate with resources like Expert in Urology when they are available.
Q: Do experts testify at trial
A: Yes. They also guide settlement by clarifying standards, causation, and long-term impact.
Q: Do you select the experts
A: We identify, vet, and retain qualified experts who align with the facts of your case.
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Q: Should I request records myself
A: You can, but we typically request complete, certified sets to ensure nothing is missing.
Q: Do text messages or journals matter
A: Yes. They help document pain, limitations, and day-to-day impact.
Economic losses: past and future medical bills, rehabilitation, devices, home modifications, lost income, and loss of earning capacity.
Non-economic losses: pain, mental distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Other categories may apply in wrongful death and severe disability matters. Colorado uses damage caps that vary by claim type and timing. We calculate the correct framework for your situation.
Q: Are non-economic damages capped in Colorado
A: Yes. Caps exist and may change over time. We apply the figures that match your filing date and claim type.
Q: Who pays expert and litigation costs
A: Our firm typically advances costs and recovers them from the case outcome as allowed by law and our agreement.
Local knowledge speeds investigations. We work with Denver-area hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers, and we understand their record systems and workflows. That helps us ask for the right datasets, identify where communication failed, and move efficiently through pre-suit and litigation.
Q: Does local familiarity change outcomes
A: It improves speed and precision. We target the exact records, staff roles, and logs that matter.
Q: Will you communicate with my providers
A: We handle formal requests and communications so your case stays organized and compliant.
Get medical care first. Preserve everything. Do not edit portal messages. Write a quick timeline. Then contact our Denver malpractice team for a free, confidential review. We act quickly to protect deadlines and evidence.
Q: Can I talk to the hospital’s insurer
A: Speak with an attorney first. Statements can be used against you later.
Q: How soon can you begin
A: We start preservation steps immediately after engagement.
Speak with a Denver medical malpractice lawyer today. Free and confidential consultation. No fee unless we win.
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