How Our Medical Expertise Benefits Your Malpractice Claim

The Advantage of Having a Doctor-Lawyer on Your Side

Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex legal claims, requiring deep knowledge of both medicine and law. At LawMD, we offer something that most law firms can’t—attorneys who are also medical doctors. This unique advantage allows us to analyze medical errors, challenge negligent doctors, and build the strongest possible case for our clients.

Medical mistakes are more common than people think. Studies show that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for over 250,000 deaths per year (Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2016). Yet, only 2% of medical malpractice victims actually file a claim (New England Journal of Medicine, 2020). With our medical and legal expertise, we ensure that victims of medical negligence receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

1. How Our Medical Expertise Strengthens Your Malpractice Claim

In-depth medical Knowledge

A traditional attorney must rely on outside medical experts to understand what went wrong. At LawMD, our doctor-lawyers already have the expertise to:

Identify medical errors faster
Analyze medical records more accurately
Challenge misleading defense arguments effectively

Spotting Medical Errors Others Miss

Many malpractice cases are dismissed because attorneys fail to recognize the medical mistakes made by doctors, nurses, or hospitals. Our medical training allows us to identify errors that a standard lawyer might overlook.

For example:

Misdiagnosis accounts for nearly 33% of all malpractice cases, yet many attorneys struggle to prove it (BMJ Quality & Safety, 2022).
80% of diagnostic errors occur in cases involving strokes, infections, or cancer, conditions that require precise medical knowledge (Johns Hopkins, 2019).

Our doctor-lawyers can detect these mistakes immediately, increasing your chances of a successful claim.

2. Common Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle

Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

1 in 3 malpractice cases involves misdiagnosis.
71% of serious diagnostic errors involve cancer, heart attacks, or strokes (National Academy of Medicine, 2021).

Surgical Errors

Wrong-site surgeries occur 40 times per week in the U.S. (Journal of Patient Safety, 2021).
An estimated 4,000 preventable surgical errors happen every year.

Birth Injuries

6 to 8 out of every 1,000 births result in preventable birth injuries (CDC, 2022).
Cerebral palsy cases caused by medical negligence can cost families over $1 million in lifetime medical expenses (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2021).

Medication Errors

1.3 million people are injured annually due to medication mistakes (FDA, 2022).
Only 10% of medication errors are ever reported, leading to many undetected cases of malpractice (Journal of Patient Safety, 2021).

Anesthesia Errors

1 in every 200,000 patients dies due to anesthesia-related mistakes (American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2022).
An overdose or underdose of anesthesia can cause permanent brain damage or death.

3. How LawMD’s Doctor-Lawyers Approach Malpractice Cases

Step 1: Comprehensive Medical Review

Unlike other firms, we don’t need to hire outside medical experts to determine whether malpractice occurred—we are the medical experts. We conduct an in-depth review of:

Hospital records
Physician notes
Test results and imaging scans
Surgical reports

Step 2: Proving the Standard of Care Was Violated

A successful malpractice case must show that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care. Our medical training allows us to:

Compare the doctor’s actions to accepted medical guidelines
Use real-world clinical experience to demonstrate errors
Debunk misleading defense claims

Step 3: Expert Witness Testimony

Since our team consists of both doctors and lawyers, we can serve as our own expert witnesses, strengthening your case without relying on outside consultants. This gives us a major advantage in courtroom testimony and negotiations.

4. Why Choosing a Doctor-Lawyer Gives You an Advantage

Stronger Cross-Examination of Medical Experts

Defense attorneys often use medical jargon to confuse juries and dismiss claims. Our doctor-lawyers can challenge these experts directly, exposing inconsistencies and strengthening your case.

Faster Case Preparation

Because we already have medical training, we don’t waste months waiting for external medical opinions. This speeds up case preparation, leading to faster settlements and trial proceedings.

Higher Case Success Rates

A 2022 study found that medical malpractice plaintiffs represented by lawyer-doctors had nearly double the success rate compared to those with traditional attorneys (American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 2022).

5. How Much Compensation Can You Receive in a Malpractice Case?

Malpractice victims may be eligible for significant compensation, including:

Medical expenses (past, present, and future costs)
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Long-term rehabilitation and disability costs
Wrongful death damages (for families who lost a loved one due to medical negligence)

The average medical malpractice settlement is $329,565, but serious cases can exceed $1 million (NEJM, 2020).

6. Contact LawMD for a Free Case Review

If you or a loved one has been harmed due to medical negligence, don’t settle for a law firm that doesn’t understand medicine. At LawMD, we combine the expertise of doctors and attorneys to give you the strongest possible legal representation.

Get the Justice You Deserve

We fight aggressively for victims of medical malpractice, ensuring they receive maximum compensation. Contact LawMD today for a free consultation.