Experienced Denver Medical Malpractice Attorneys

We trust healthcare professionals with our lives. When that trust is broken through negligence, the consequences can be devastating. Medical malpractice cases are complex, requiring extensive medical knowledge and resources. Conduit Law has the experience and expert network to build strong cases against hospitals, doctors, and healthcare systems.

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's negligence causes patient harm. To prove malpractice, we must establish:

• Duty: Doctor-patient relationship existed
• Breach: Provider violated the standard of care
• Causation: Negligence directly caused the injury
• Damages: Patient suffered actual harm

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

• Misdiagnosis/Delayed Diagnosis: Missing cancer, heart attacks, strokes
• Surgical Errors: Wrong site, retained instruments, nerve damage
• Medication Errors: Wrong drug, dosage, or interactions
• Birth Injuries: Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brain damage
• Anesthesia Errors: Overdose, awareness, complications
• Emergency Room Errors: Failure to treat, premature discharge
• Hospital Infections: MRSA, sepsis, preventable infections
• Radiology Errors: Missed tumors, misread imaging

Shocking Medical Error Statistics

• Over 250,000 deaths annually from medical errors
• 1 in 3 hospital patients experience medical errors
• Diagnostic errors affect 12 million Americans yearly
• Medication errors harm 1.5 million people annually
• Surgical errors occur in 4,000+ cases per year

Birth Injury and Obstetric Malpractice

Birth injuries can cause lifelong disabilities:

• Failure to monitor fetal distress
• Delayed C-section decisions
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum
• Failure to treat infections
• Medication errors during pregnancy
• Failure to identify high-risk pregnancies

Surgical Malpractice

Surgical errors that constitute malpractice:

• Operating on wrong body part
• Leaving instruments inside patients
• Damaging nerves or organs
• Post-operative infections from poor care
• Anesthesia complications
• Unnecessary surgery

Cancer Misdiagnosis

Delayed or missed cancer diagnosis can be fatal:

• Failure to order appropriate tests
• Misreading pathology results
• Ignoring patient symptoms
• Not following up on abnormal results
• Misdiagnosing cancer as benign condition

Emergency Room Malpractice

Common ER errors include:

• Failure to diagnose heart attacks or strokes
• Premature discharge
• Inadequate testing
• Delayed treatment
• Misreading test results
• Medication errors

Proving Medical Malpractice in Colorado

Colorado law requires:

• Certificate of Review: Expert confirms merit within 60 days
• Expert Testimony: Medical expert must testify to standard of care
• Statute of Limitations: 2 years from discovery, max 3 years
• Damage Caps: $300,000 non-economic damages (with exceptions)

The Role of Medical Experts

Medical malpractice cases require expert testimony to establish:

• Applicable standard of care
• How the provider breached that standard
• Causation between negligence and injury
• Extent of damages and future care needs

Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Economic Damages

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Life care costs
• Medical equipment and modifications

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement
• Emotional distress

Hospital System Liability

Hospitals may be liable for:

• Negligent hiring or credentialing
• Inadequate staffing levels
• Failure to maintain equipment
• Lack of proper protocols
• Employee negligence (vicarious liability)

Why Medical Malpractice Cases Are Challenging

• Complex medical evidence
• Expensive expert witnesses required
• Hospitals have extensive legal resources
• Medical providers often protect each other
• Strict procedural requirements
• Damage caps limit recovery

Steps After Medical Malpractice

1. Get Proper Medical Care: From different provider
2. Request Medical Records: Complete hospital and doctor records
3. Document Everything: Symptoms, treatments, expenses
4. Don't Alter Records: Preserve all evidence
5. Avoid Social Media: Don't discuss your case online
6. Contact an Attorney: Before statute of limitations expires

Why Choose Conduit Law

• Experience with complex medical malpractice cases
• Network of medical experts and consultants
• Resources to challenge hospital legal teams
• Understanding of Colorado medical malpractice law
• Compassionate support through difficult times
• No fees unless we win your case

Contact a Denver Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical malpractice cases require immediate action due to strict deadlines. If you believe you're a victim of medical negligence, contact Conduit Law at