Medical Malpractice
Surgical Errors in Denver: What Patients Need to Know
Undergoing surgery is a major event that requires trust in your medical team—particularly your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Sadly, errors occur in the operating room, and the consequences can be catastrophic. But victims often have legal options.
Recognizing and Addressing Stroke Misdiagnosis in Colorado
Every minute that a stroke goes untreated, nearly two million brain cells die. That’s why a fast, accurate diagnosis in the emergency room is essential to preventing severe, permanent damage—or even death. Unfortunately, stroke misdiagnosis remains a significant problem in Colorado hospitals.
Understanding Colorado’s New Medical Malpractice Damage Caps
In June 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1472. As of January 1, 2025, the new law dramatically increases the following damage caps.
Medical Gaslighting in Colorado: When Doctors Dismiss Serious Symptoms
When you visit a doctor, you have every right to be listened to, respected, and taken seriously. Yet, for many patients in Colorado, that trust is broken. Instead of receiving a thorough evaluation, they are met with dismissiveness, disbelief, or outright disregard.
When Epidurals Go Wrong: Malpractice Risks in Colorado Labor & Delivery
Epidurals are a common form of pain relief used during childbirth. But when they’re administered improperly, epidurals can result in serious harm to both the mother and child.
The Hidden Costs of a Delayed Diagnosis in Cancer Patients
Patients across Colorado trust doctors to detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective. However, that trust is sadly broken far too often.
CT Scan Misread? How One $8.2M Case Highlights the Dangers of Imaging Errors
When you walk into an emergency room with a serious medical concern, you trust that the tests ordered, especially critical imaging like CT scans, will be read accurately and acted upon swiftly. But what happens when that trust is broken?
Can a Missed Stroke Diagnosis Be Medical Malpractice in Colorado?
Every second counts when it comes to treating a stroke. A timely diagnosis can mean the difference between a full recovery and a lifetime of disability, or worse. Yet, across Colorado, patients arrive at emergency rooms with clear signs of a stroke, only to be misdiagnosed or sent home without proper care.
When Surgical Positioning Goes Wrong: The Hidden Danger in the OR
In surgical positioning, the body is held in an unnatural position for an extended period. If done incorrectly, surgical positioning errors can lead to vital nerves and blood vessels being compressed or damaged. The result could be devastating injuries with long-term consequences, ranging from chronic pain and loss of mobility to permanent nerve injury.
What Are the Most Common Errors Made by Surgeons?
There is no excuse for surgical errors that cause patient injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, surgeons make countless mistakes that drastically harm patients every year.