Doctors and other medical professionals have a high standard of care to meet with patients.
Mistakes and misjudgments can lead to long-term, painful illness and injuries, and even paralysis or death.
The medical practice laws in or around Maricopa County, Arizona allow patients who suffered an injury due to the negligence of a heath care professional to sue for money damages when the doctor, nurse or hospital fails to live up to that standard of care.
Many jurisdictions however, have limits on the amount that victims can recover from medical malpractice injuries, as well as time limits in which such actions must be filed.
ABPLA Certification in Medical Professional Liability - The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) is the only organization accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys in medical professional liability law.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - Since 1964, the Lawyer Referral Service sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association has been helping the public and local businesses find a qualified attorney in Phoenix and the surrounding areas of Maricopa County, Arizona. With more than 250 attorneys serving on various panels, the Lawyer Referral Service has qualified attorneys experienced in a wide range of cases. For a $40 consultation fee you receive a 30 minute consultation to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. The fee is waived for workers' compensation, personal injury, social security disability, and DUI cases.