Talk to a malpractice attorney about what happened.

No. We’re an attorney advertising service. We don’t give legal advice or evaluate cases. Participating attorneys pay us to advertise their services, and only an attorney can tell you whether you have a claim.

No. Our service is free for you, and you never have to hire anyone. If you hire an attorney, any fee or costs are set by your own agreement with that attorney.

Only an attorney can tell you. In general, a medical malpractice claim needs four things: a provider responsible for the patient’s care, care that fell below the accepted standard, harm caused by that care, and real losses, such as more treatment, lost income, or pain. A bad outcome on its own isn’t enough. We don’t evaluate cases. We connect you with a participating attorney who can. Learn what medical malpractice is.

Sometimes. A mistake becomes medical malpractice when care falls below the accepted standard and causes real harm. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, clinics, and hospitals can all be responsible, and a hospital can be responsible for its own staff and policies. Whether you can bring a claim depends on the facts, the harm, and your state’s deadlines, so speak with an attorney.

Look for a lawyer who regularly handles the kind of case you have, medical or accounting malpractice, and who is licensed in the state where it happened. You can check any lawyer’s license and public discipline history with the bar or court that licenses lawyers in that state. You can also tell us what happened, and we’ll connect you with a participating attorney, one firm at a time, only with your approval, as requests open in your state. See where we operate.

Before anything is shared, you’ll see the name of the participating firm and exactly what will be sent. Nothing is shared until you say so, and we won’t send your information to anyone else without asking you again.

No. A request is not a lawsuit, and it doesn’t pause any legal deadline. Every state sets its own deadlines, and they can be short. An attorney licensed in the state where it happened can tell you which deadlines apply. For one state’s rules in detail, see our Florida medical malpractice deadlines guide.

These cases take a lot to prove. They usually need a medical expert to review the care. Florida requires a written expert opinion before a lawsuit can begin, and Arizona requires a preliminary expert affidavit early in the case (A.R.S. § 12-2603). An attorney may decline if the harm is limited, if it’s hard to show the care caused it, or if a deadline has passed. One firm saying no doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have a case, and you’re free to speak with other attorneys. We won’t send your information to another firm unless you approve it first.

Yes. An adult can reach out about a child’s care or a family member’s care. The attorney will need to confirm who has legal authority to act, especially if the patient is an adult or has passed away.