Ann Arbor Hospital Malpractice Lawyer

Dedicated Hospital Malpractice Lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI

Hospitals should be safe havens of healing. Instead, they often harbor hidden dangers. The negligence of hospital staff — nurses, doctors, technicians, pharmacists — or even the hospital itself can tragically impact patients whose health is already vulnerable.

The Tragic Prevalence of Hospital-Related Negligence

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, every year, up to 440,000 hospital patients in America are victims of some type of negligence that contributes to their death. This makes malpractice in hospitals the third leading cause of death.

Hospitals are legally responsible for the negligence of their employees. If you suffered harm as a result of negligence on the part of any health care professional who is an employee of the hospital, you are entitled to seek justice. You may be able to hold both the individual caregiver and the hospital responsible through a medical malpractice claim. Prevalent types of negligence that occur in hospitals include:

• Surgical errors
• Infection and sepsis
• Emergency room negligence
• Birth injuries
• Diagnosis errors
• Medication errors

Hospitals themselves can also commit negligence. Examples are:

• Insufficient credentialing of physicians
• Negligent hiring
• Inadequate training
• Insufficient safety protocols
• Understaffing
• Improper medical record management

Both types of negligence are subject to strict deadlines for filing claims. Don’t risk missing the statute of limitations by failing to promptly seek legal guidance.

Contact Our Ann Arbor Hospital Malpractice Attorneys Today

At Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, our Ann Arbor hospital malpractice attorneys handle hospital negligence cases nationwide. We bring more than 30 years of experience to this highly specialized area. Working with leading experts, our lawyers will swiftly conduct an intensive investigation to advise you of your options. We will not hesitate to pursue whatever means are available of seeking the truth and securing a full and fair recovery for you.

Learn more about our practice during a free initial consultation. Call our Michigan office at 734-545-8421, or contact us online to get started.

Serving Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan

Medical negligence can leave patients and their families facing additional treatment, permanent disabilities, lost income, overwhelming expenses, or the loss of a loved one. Whether the harm resulted from a diagnostic failure, surgical mistake, anesthesia complication, birth injury, hospital infection, or another breakdown in care, determining what happened requires a detailed investigation. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC represents patients and families in Ann Arbor with focused legal guidance and extensive experience handling medical malpractice and serious injury litigation.

The firm investigates claims involving physicians, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, hospitals, emergency departments, and other healthcare providers. Ann Arbor is home to major medical institutions, including University of Michigan Health and Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, making it an important regional destination for emergency care, surgery, cancer treatment, maternity services, and specialized medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits arising in the area may proceed through the Washtenaw County Trial Court, located on East Huron Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC helps clients evaluate medical records, consult appropriate experts, and determine whether the care provided complied with the applicable professional standard.

The firm serves clients throughout Downtown Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, Burns Park, Lower Burns Park, Water Hill, Old West Side, Northside, and surrounding communities such as Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and Pittsfield Township. Whether a case involves a delayed diagnosis, surgical injury, preventable infection, medication mistake, or negligent obstetrical care, experienced representation can make the difference between unanswered questions and a thoroughly investigated claim seeking accountability for preventable harm.

Helping Patients and Families Throughout Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is a major healthcare and research center serving patients from across Washtenaw County and southeastern Michigan. Families receiving care near the University of Michigan Medical Campus, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, downtown Ann Arbor, and the broader Washtenaw Avenue corridor may face complex questions when treatment results in unexpected harm. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC helps injured patients and their families understand their legal options and pursue claims involving serious medical negligence.

Ann Arbor, MI Hospital Malpractice Law Additional Resources:

• When Can You Sue a Hospital in Michigan for Medical Malpractice?
• Hospital Safety Grades & Michigan Malpractice Claims: Everything You Need to Know
• Using Hospital Safety Grades as Evidence in a Michigan Malpractice Case
• Hospital Communication Failures, Consult Delays & Handoffs
• How Safe Is Your Hospital?