Strong Representation After Medical Malpractice Injuries

When we go to the hospital for urgent care or emergencies, we are putting our futures into the hands of medical professionals. They have an obligation to provide a certain standard of care to us, and when they fail to meet that standard due to negligence, they are liable.

At Eardley Law, we are proud to serve the West Michigan and Grand Rapids area for medical malpractice. We are Michigan lawyers who are not afraid of taking on cases against large law firms representing doctors and hospitals, and we have built our success on pursuing the ideal outcome in these cases through negotiation and litigation. We know that medical malpractice injuries are all unique from one another, which is why we provide each of our clients with custom-tailored representation.

Eardley Law has a three-decade track record of service in the greater Grand Rapids area. If you’re ready to discuss your case with an experienced Michigan medical malpractice attorney, contact our Rockford law office today to get started with an initial consultation.

Defending You After Your Medical Injury

While resolving these cases through negotiation is often preferable because it is faster, we are prepared to fight for you through litigation. No matter how we need to resolve your case, instead of offering the same boilerplate representation to our clients, we take the time to understand the unique needs in each of their cases to take on the challenges of medical malpractice events such as:

Surgical Mistakes – Surgical mistakes include operating on the wrong body part, damaging nearby organs, leaving tools inside the body, or making avoidable errors during recovery care. These mistakes can lead to infection, severe pain, the need for additional procedures, and lasting physical harm.
Pediatric Cases – When a child doesn’t receive proper medical care, the effects can be serious and may last a lifetime. Pediatric malpractice encompasses birth injuries, missed infections, medication mistakes, and delayed treatment that causes developmental problems, pain, or other lasting health issues.
Nursing Home and Gerontology Injuries – Older adults are uniquely vulnerable to neglect and medical errors. Problems in nursing homes or geriatric care settings may include falls, bedsores, medication mix-ups, dehydration, or missed warning signs that lead to serious injury or declining health.
ER Malpractice – Emergency room errors often happen when providers move too quickly, miss symptoms, or fail to order needed testing. An ER doctor may send a patient home with a serious condition, which can result in worsening illness, avoidable complications, or even loss of life.
Anesthesia Errors – Anesthesia mistakes can happen before, during, or after a procedure. Giving too much anesthesia, failing to monitor a patient, or failing to account for drug risks can cause brain damage, heart problems, breathing issues, traumatic awareness during surgery, or death.
Diagnostic Errors – A diagnostic error may involve missing a condition, identifying the wrong one, or taking too long to arrive at the correct diagnosis. Delayed or improper treatment can allow a medical problem to get worse and may reduce a patient’s chance of recovery.

When these and other types of medical mistakes result in catastrophic injuries like disfigurement, paralysis, other disabilities or death, the compensation the injured party receives should accurately reflect the total damages of the injuries. Our goal as your legal representation is to secure full recovery for all damages, like lost income, loss of earning potential, current and future medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering.

Whose Fault Is Your Injury?

Medical malpractice claims don’t necessarily implicate the doctor alone. In some cases, more than one person or organization may have played a role in causing the injury, such as:

A doctor who failed to meet the accepted standard of care
A surgeon who made an avoidable error during a procedure
A nurse who administered the wrong medication or failed to monitor a patient
A hospital or medical facility responsible for staffing, policies, or supervision
A specialist who missed signs of a serious condition
Another medical provider involved in treatment or follow-up care

When we take on your medical malpractice claim, the lawyers at Eardley Law will conduct a thorough investigation and review of the evidence to identify all potentially liable parties. We believe everyone responsible for harming you should be held to account.

What Evidence Can Help Support a Medical Malpractice Claim?

A medical malpractice claim demands persuasive evidence that clearly shows what happened, how your injury occurred, and the harm you’ve suffered as a result. Some of the evidence our lawyers will gather to prove a provider’s negligence includes:

Medical records documenting your treatment, test results, medications, and provider notes
Imaging studies, lab work, and other diagnostic materials
Expert review and testimony concerning the accepted standard of care and how your medical team failed to meet it
Hospital policies, procedures, and internal records
Medication logs, surgical reports, and discharge instructions
Statements from witnesses, including your family members or medical staff
Evidence of the harm you’ve suffered, including the need for additional treatment, any income you’ve lost, and the long-term effects of the injury

Our Experience Is Your Advantage

The period after a medical malpractice-related injury can be stressful and overwhelming. However, you don’t have to initiate a claim on your own. Reach out to the attorneys at Eardley Law as soon as possible after a malpractice-related injury so our lawyers can start an investigation. Michigan law limits how long you have to take legal action, and waiting too long can put your claim at risk.

In the decades we have been taking these cases at Eardley Law, we have stood against major medical systems, large municipalities and corporations to help our clients. If you are ready to meet with us to learn how we can help you, contact us today by calling (616) 874-2647 or emailing us here. The attorneys at our Rockford law office proudly serve clients in Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities.

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