Medical Malpractice

Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Surgery Mistake • Misdiagnosis • Medication Error

Medical professionals are held to a defined standard in the care and treatment of patients. When that standard is breached, patients can become victims, suffering serious or permanent injuries.

At Ferris & Salter, P.C., our medical malpractice attorneys have successfully held doctors and hospitals across the state liable for the harm they have caused. We have the medical knowledge, trial and negotiation skills, and determination needed to pursue claims arising from physician error and other forms of medical negligence.

We have obtained substantial verdicts and settlements in a variety of medical malpractice suits:

• Diagnosis errors - A failure to diagnose any serious condition leads to delayed treatment, often resulting in irreversible damage or death. An incorrect diagnosis can lead to harmful treatment or unnecessary surgery. This includes failure to properly examine and follow up on X-rays, CT scans, or other lab work.
• Surgical errors - As a result of errors in skill, an anesthesia error, or an unnecessary or incorrectly performed operation, victims may suffer permanent nerve damage, brain damage, loss of limb or loss of function, internal bleeding, or life-threatening illness or injury.
• Medication errors - Doctors and nurses can be held accountable for injuries that result from issuing the wrong prescription, administering the wrong dose, or failing to account for harmful drug interactions or documented drug allergies.
• Birth Injuries - Infants are incredibly fragile, and are particularly susceptible to medical mistakes. Incorrect delivery procedures can have lifelong consequences, resulting in cerebral palsy or Erb's palsy.
• Cancer - A failure or a delay in diagnosing cancer can be life threatening or fatal. The inappropriate treatment itself can cause injury. However, under Michigan law, a wrongful death case can only be brought when the patient had a greater than fifty percent chance of survival at the time of the misdiagnosis or delay.

Medical Malpractice Compensation

We have access to highly experienced medical experts. When medical professionals are negligent, our experts can testify regarding the standards of care and the ways in which your doctors failed to meet these standards. We have the demonstrated trial skills to prevail in negotiations or before a jury.

Victims of medical malpractice can seek damages for lost income due to a permanent disability, and the ongoing medical and personal care costs. They can also collect for pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. In wrongful death claims arising from medical malpractice, we pursue compensation on behalf of the victim of malpractice and grieving survivors.

Medical Malpractice and Children

In medical malpractice claims involving injuries to children, special consideration must be given to the impact the injury will have on the child and his or her family over the course of a lifetime. Parents must also consider pursuing legal action in a timely manner. Otherwise, the applicable statute of limitations may prevent them from seeking justice on behalf of their injured child.

Free Evaluation of Your Claim: 1-800-587-9010

If you or a family member has suffered as a result of medication errors, a doctor's failure to diagnose cancer, a surgical error, or another form of medical negligence, Ferris & Salter, P.C. can help. We have the proven ability to handle complex medical malpractice cases.

We offer a free case evaluation, and clients pay no attorney fees unless we recover damages through settlement or trial. We also make home and hospital visits. Contact us to discuss your potential medical malpractice lawsuit.