Medical Malpractice
Holding Doctors and Hospitals Accountable for Wrong-Site Surgery in Denver
Wrong-site surgery can change a patient’s life in a single procedure. A person enters a Denver hospital or surgical center expecting treatment for a specific limb, organ, or condition, then wakes up to learn that either the operation happened on the wrong part of the body, the wrong procedure was performed, or the intended surgery still needs to be done. Our Denver wrong-site surgery lawyers at Leventhal Puga Braley, P.C. are here to assist you with a surgical malpractice claim in Colorado.
A Denver Malpractice Attorney Discusses the Risks of Pediatric Dental Sedation
There is a very narrow margin for error when a child is placed under sedation for a dental procedure, and the consequences of a mistake can be devastating, or even fatal! If your child has been injured by pediatric dental malpractice, it is important to speak with an attorney right away.
When Doctors Fail to Order Tests in Denver: Cancer, Stroke, and Other Missed Diagnoses
When a physician fails to order standard tests that would have revealed a dangerous medical condition, the consequences can be devastating. This is a serious form of negligence that can provide the foundation of a failure to diagnose medical malpractice claim or lawsuit.
Understanding Economic and Non-Economic Damages in a Denver Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
When medical professionals fail to provide proper care, the consequences can be devastating. Victims of medical malpractice face physical harm, financial instability, and emotional trauma. Both economic damages like medical costs and non-economic damages like pain and suffering play a significant role in shaping a personal injury settlement or verdict.
How to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Colorado
When patients seek medical treatment, they trust their doctors, nurses, and hospitals to provide safe and reliable care. After all, we’re talking about highly trained professionals working in a modern facility with advanced medical equipment. There’s simply no excuse for careless errors that cause devastating injuries.
The Role of Hospital Record Keeping in Denver Medical Error Cases
In the aftermath of a serious medical error, accurate documentation becomes critical to uncover what happened, why it happened, and who is responsible. But what happens when those records are inaccurate, incomplete, or they have been suspiciously altered?
Misdiagnosis vs. Delayed Diagnosis: Legal Differences in Medical Malpractice
You trust medical professionals to use their skill and training to find out what’s wrong and provide the appropriate treatment. But when a diagnosis is missed or delayed, the consequences can be life-altering or even fatal.
How to File a Lawsuit for a Defective Medical Device in Colorado
Every year, thousands of patients experience serious harm due to defective medical devices. The New York Times reports that nearly 2 million injuries and over 80,000 deaths over a ten-year period can be linked to faulty medical devices.
Catastrophic Injuries Due to Medical Malpractice in Denver: Know Your Rights
When we place our health in the hands of a provider, we trust that we will receive safe and competent care.
How Colorado’s New Medical Malpractice Law Impacts Pharmacy Error Claims
In 2025, Colorado’s landscape for medical malpractice claims, including those involving pharmacy errors, will undergo a significant change. With the passage of House Bill 24-1472 (HB24-1472), the state is updating its long-standing limits on non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits. For patients harmed by pharmacy mistakes or their families seeking wrongful death damages in Colorado, this legislative update brings both new opportunities and critical legal considerations. At Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., we have long advocated for the rights of patients affected by medical breach of standard of care, having handled complex cases involving pharmacy negligence, or breach of standard of care…
Contact Us
Categories
Recent Posts
Locations We Serve
Locations We Serve- Arizona
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- New York
- North Carolina
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming