{"id":19015,"date":"2026-02-12T18:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/?page_id=19015"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T22:39:42","slug":"abogado-especializado-en-negligencia-medica-de-otorrinolaringologos-en-arizona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/es\/otolaryngologist-ent-malpractice-lawyer-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogado para casos de negligencia m\u00e9dica de otorrinolaring\u00f3logos en Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id19015_ec1e2e-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19015_ec1e2e-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19015_ec1e2e-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:1em;padding-right:0.1em;padding-left:0.1em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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Patients may face facial paralysis, the loss of motor control in facial muscles due to nerve damage, or anosmia, the complete loss of the sense of smell. These injuries affect how you eat, how you speak, and how you move through daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you suspect that an ENT doctor&#8217;s mistake caused your injury or a loved one&#8217;s suffering, you deserve answers. Since 2005, Hastings Law Firm has focused exclusively on medical malpractice cases, providing the specialized legal and medical knowledge necessary to evaluate these complex injuries. Contact us for a free, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer-in-arizona\/\">confidential case review<\/a>. 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_9eb28f-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_9eb28f-00\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:2em;line-height:0.9;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"tel:+18772694620\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link19015_9eb28f-00 old-font hls-hover_underline\"><span class=\"kt-adv-heading19015_9eb28f-00 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_9eb28f-00\"><strong>877-269-4620<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_1f0bfb-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_1f0bfb-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_1f0bfb-1b\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:0.85em;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#747474;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_1f0bfb-1b mark.kt-highlight, 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when an ENT specialist deviates from the accepted standard of care during diagnosis, surgery, or postoperative treatment, resulting in preventable harm to the patient. Not every poor outcome qualifies as malpractice. However, when a doctor&#8217;s actions fall below what a reasonably competent specialist would have done under similar circumstances, the law provides a path to accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An otolaryngologist, commonly known as an ENT doctor, is a physician who specializes in treating conditions of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngology covers everything from chronic ear infections and sinus disease to complex head and neck cancer surgeries. As described by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entnet.org\/about-us\/\">American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery<\/a>, these specialists undergo extensive training to manage the delicate anatomy of this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These professionals must balance functional outcomes, such as breathing and swallowing, with cosmetic considerations in reconstructive cases. Because the margin for error is so slight in the head and neck, precise adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard of care for ENT specialists in Arizona is the level of treatment, skill, and judgment that a qualified otolaryngologist in the same or similar situation would reasonably provide. It is an objective benchmark used to evaluate professional conduct. When that standard is not met, and a patient is harmed as a result, it may constitute <strong>ENT doctor negligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One important distinction shapes every ENT malpractice case: the difference between a known surgical complication and preventable negligence. While patients consent to known risks, they do not consent to errors caused by carelessness or lack of skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Known complication:<\/strong> A recognized risk that can occur even when the surgeon performs the procedure correctly and follows all appropriate protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preventable negligence:<\/strong> An error caused by a failure to follow accepted medical standards, such as damaging a nerve due to improper surgical technique or failing to identify a critical anatomical landmark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every surgery carries some degree of risk. But a known risk does not excuse a doctor from performing the procedure with the care and precision the standard requires. We investigate whether the harm resulted from an unavoidable complication or from a preventable mistake. We scrutinize the operative reports and medical history to determine if the surgeon&#8217;s conduct adhered to the rigorous demands of the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image19015_438de0-66:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image19015_438de0-66 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image19015_438de0-66 img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_438de0-66 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19015_438de0-66 img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_438de0-66 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\">$19,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\">Failure to Diagnose<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\">Undiagnosed cardiac condition caused teen&#8217;s brain injury after cardiac arrest. Settlement secured lifetime care for the family.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_44d5b1-78\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_51e970-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\">$17,385,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\">Product Liability<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\">Contaminated over-the-counter medication injured and killed children. Mr. Hastings secured settlements and helped convict the company&#8217;s CEO.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_7e3c49-b5\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\">$10,700,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\">Negligent Prescribing<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\">Veteran fatally overdosed on pills from an illegal pain clinic. Jury awarded $10.7 million including punitive damages.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_e1575e-e7\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_d53545-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\">$8,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_bd9a6f-b1 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_bd9a6f-b1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_bd9a6f-b1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\">A first-time mother&#8217;s nurses stayed silent as her baby struggled for oxygen. A settlement was offered soon after Hastings presented the case.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_3a27a8-1e\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\">$8,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\">Surgical Error<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\">Patient suffered serious injury in the ICU after routine surgery. Settlement provided for his long-term 24-hour care needs.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_43cc66-65\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\">$6,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\">Nurses failed to properly assess fetal monitoring during delivery, causing cerebral palsy. The case was settled for far more than originally offered.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_e76d23-41\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\">$5,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\">Delayed C-section caused oxygen deprivation and brain injury to newborn. Settlement provided for the child&#8217;s lifelong care needs.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_3274fe-10\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\">$4,450,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\">Failure to Diagnose<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\">Hospital failed to diagnose a brain infection for over 24 hours. The delay caused a serious and permanent brain injury.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_1a203f-c5\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\">$3,650,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\">Hospital Malpractice<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\">Physicians chose antibiotics over recommended surgery for a brain infection. The patient suffered a life-altering stroke as a result.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_c80267-2e\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\">$3,500,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\">Physician Negligence<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\">Doctors missed a blood clot for weeks, causing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Jury awarded $3.5 million after a three-week trial.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_844463-28\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\">$3,250,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\">Surgical Error<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4, 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These cases often involve highly <strong>specialized procedures<\/strong> performed in areas where even small mistakes can cause serious, permanent injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The head and neck contain some of the most densely packed and sensitive anatomy in the body. Nerves controlling facial movement, voice production, and sensory function run in close proximity to the structures ENT surgeons operate on daily. Because of this <strong>anatomical proximity<\/strong> to the brain and other critical structures, a slight deviation during surgery can lead to catastrophic outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The base of the skull separates the sinus cavities from the frontal lobes of the brain. Because of this proximity of ENT structures to the brain, a surgeon must visualize landmarks with absolute clarity. Even a millimeter of error can breach the dura mater, leading to potential brain injury, infection, or long-term neurological deficits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrong-site surgery, though rare, is a &#8220;never event&#8221; that can occur in otolaryngology, particularly when treating paired structures like the ears or sinuses. Operating on the healthy side leaves the diseased area untreated and inflicts unnecessary trauma on functional anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis by opening blocked sinus passages, one of the most serious risks involves damage to the cribriform plate, the thin bone separating the nasal cavity from the brain. A breach of this structure can cause a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, a condition where the fluid surrounding the brain drains through the nose. Research published in <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11913547\/\">PubMed Central reviewing CSF leak repairs<\/a> highlights the complexity involved in correcting these injuries, which may require additional surgical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other documented surgical errors in ENT practice include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Procedure<\/th><th>Potential Error<\/th><th>Possible Consequence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Thyroidectomy<\/td><td>Damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve<\/td><td>Permanent voice changes or vocal cord paralysis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parotidectomy<\/td><td>Accidental severance of the facial nerve<\/td><td>Facial paralysis on the affected side<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sinus Surgery (FESS)<\/td><td>Penetration of the cribriform plate<\/td><td>CSF leak, meningitis risk, brain injury<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Septoplasty<\/td><td>Perforation of the nasal septum<\/td><td>Chronic breathing difficulty, whistling, crusting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tonsillectomy<\/td><td>Excessive bleeding or thermal injury<\/td><td>Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, airway compromise<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic Failures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis of head and neck cancers represents another significant category of ENT malpractice claims. In some cases, symptoms of nasopharyngeal or throat cancer may be dismissed as chronic sinusitis or persistent allergies without appropriate follow-up testing. Patients often present with complaints of hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or a persistent lump in the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these red flags are ignored, the window for effective treatment closes. A <strong>delayed diagnosis<\/strong> often necessitates more aggressive treatments, such as radical neck dissection or high-dose radiation, which carry their own life-long side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When an ENT doctor does not order timely imaging such as a CT scan or MRI to investigate persistent symptoms, a treatable early-stage cancer can progress to an advanced stage before it is identified. The difference in prognosis between early detection and late-stage diagnosis can be dramatic, both in terms of survival and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team investigates whether the treating physician ordered appropriate diagnostic studies, followed up on abnormal findings, and referred the patient for further evaluation when warranted. Our Arizona ENT malpractice legal team works with qualified medical experts to reconstruct the clinical timeline and determine whether earlier action could have changed the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image19015_14343e-ca:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image19015_14343e-ca .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image19015_14343e-ca img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_14343e-ca .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19015_14343e-ca img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_14343e-ca .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19015_14343e-ca img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_14343e-ca .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19015_14343e-ca\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1370\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_surgical_errors_diagnostic_failures_ent_specialists_arizona.webp\" alt=\"Clinical concept diagram for an Arizona Otolaryngologist Malpractice Lawyer illustrating ENT anatomy proximity to the brain and labeled mechanisms for sinus surgery injury facial nerve damage airway compromise thyroid nerve injury and CSF leak risk.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_surgical_errors_diagnostic_failures_ent_specialists_arizona.webp 1370w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_surgical_errors_diagnostic_failures_ent_specialists_arizona-500x279.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_surgical_errors_diagnostic_failures_ent_specialists_arizona-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_surgical_errors_diagnostic_failures_ent_specialists_arizona-600x335.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!-- [element-17033] --><style>.kb-row-layout-id17033_bf8005-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17033_bf8005-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17033_bf8005-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-17033_81c662-03\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A roster that includes <strong>former malpractice defense attorneys<\/strong> that know how the medical industry defends claims.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-17033_5cd347-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-17033_5cd347-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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Each of these elements must be supported by evidence, and the process for building that evidence follows a structured approach. When <strong>suing an Arizona otolaryngologist<\/strong>, the plaintiff bears the burden of proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Establishing the doctor-patient relationship.<\/strong> This is typically the most simple element. If the ENT specialist examined, treated, or performed surgery on you, a legal duty of care existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Demonstrating a breach of the standard of care.<\/strong> This is where expert testimony becomes essential. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/ars\/12\/02604.htm\">Arizona Revised Statutes \u00a7 12-2604<\/a>, a qualified expert witness must testify about what a competent ENT specialist would have done in the same situation and how the defendant&#8217;s actions fell short. The expert must practice in the same specialty as the doctor being sued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Proving causation.<\/strong> It is not enough to show the doctor made an error. We must also prove proximate causation, meaning the specific breach directly led to the patient&#8217;s injury. For example, if a surgeon severed the recurrent laryngeal nerve during a thyroidectomy, the legal team must connect that specific error to the patient&#8217;s resulting vocal cord paralysis rather than attributing it to an inherent risk of the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Documenting damages.<\/strong> The patient must show measurable harm, whether physical, financial, or emotional, that resulted from the breach. High-stakes injuries, such as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, where fluid surrounding the brain drains into the nose, require precise causation arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Informed Consent Failures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Informed consent<\/strong> means the doctor explained the specific risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure before the patient agreed to it. If an ENT surgeon failed to disclose a known risk of a tonsillectomy or septoplasty, and that undisclosed risk materialized, the patient may have a claim even if the procedure itself was performed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Res Ipsa Loquitur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In certain cases, negligence can be presumed under a legal doctrine called <strong>res ipsa loquitur<\/strong>, a Latin phrase meaning &#8220;the thing speaks for itself.&#8221; This applies when the injury is of a type that simply does not occur without error. An example is a surgical instrument left in a patient&#8217;s throat. When this doctrine applies, the burden shifts to the medical provider to explain how the injury occurred without negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Hastings Law Firm, our team includes in-house medical staff and former defense attorneys who know how to build and pressure-test these cases. We evaluate medical records, imaging studies, operative reports, and nursing notes to construct a detailed timeline of what happened and where the care deviated from accepted standards.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image19015_38dfed-2d:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image19015_38dfed-2d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image19015_38dfed-2d img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_38dfed-2d .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19015_38dfed-2d img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_38dfed-2d .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19015_38dfed-2d img.kb-img, .kb-image19015_38dfed-2d .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19015_38dfed-2d\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1370\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/proving_liability_in_arizona_ent_negligence_cases_arizona.webp\" alt=\"Process flowchart showing how an Arizona Otolaryngologist Malpractice Lawyer proves ENT malpractice liability through relationship standard of care expert testimony breach causation res ipsa loquitur decision points and damages evidence.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/proving_liability_in_arizona_ent_negligence_cases_arizona.webp 1370w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/proving_liability_in_arizona_ent_negligence_cases_arizona-500x279.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/proving_liability_in_arizona_ent_negligence_cases_arizona-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/proving_liability_in_arizona_ent_negligence_cases_arizona-600x335.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculating Damages in ENT Malpractice Settlements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ENT malpractice settlements<\/strong> cover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and permanent loss of sensory function. The value of any individual case depends on the severity of the injury, the degree of the provider&#8217;s departure from the standard of care, and the long-term impact on the patient&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Economic damages<\/strong> compensate for financial losses that can be documented and calculated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Costs of corrective or revision surgeries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech therapy or swallowing therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost income and diminished earning capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future care needs related to the injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-economic damages<\/strong> address the less tangible but deeply personal consequences of ENT negligence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permanent loss of smell or taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial disfigurement or scarring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voice loss or impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional distress and reduced quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our firm founder, Tommy Hastings, is a board-certified trial lawyer and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates with over 20 years of experience in medical negligence. A septoplasty, a surgery to straighten the nasal septum, or a thyroidectomy, the surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland, may seem routine. But when errors during these procedures cause lasting harm, the resulting damages can be substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wrongful death claims<\/strong> may arise when a patient dies as a result of ENT negligence, such as an uncontrolled post-surgical hemorrhage or a cancer that went undiagnosed until it was untreatable. In these tragic circumstances, the family may recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and the lost future income of the deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Case Value Differences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many instances, <strong>diagnostic failure cases<\/strong>, particularly those involving missed cancers, often carry higher settlement and verdict values than minor surgical error cases. The reason is direct: a delayed cancer diagnosis can mean the difference between a curable condition and a terminal one, and the resulting damages reflect that progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Settlements for scar revision or temporary nerve damage may cover medical bills and suffering. Cases involving permanent disability, such as blindness or loss of voice, often result in higher compensation. The loss of a sense, like smell or taste, also carries unique value in Arizona courts, as it fundamentally alters a person&#8217;s enjoyment of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona&#8217;s Prohibition on Damage Caps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arizona <strong>Constitution expressly prohibits caps<\/strong> on damages for personal injury or wrongful death. This means juries in Arizona can award the full amount they believe reflects the harm caused, without an artificial ceiling reducing the verdict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This constitutional protection makes Arizona one of the more favorable states for injured patients. But it also means that having a lawyer for otolaryngology negligence who is prepared to take a case to trial is essential. Many malpractice insurance policies contain &#8220;consent to settle&#8221; provisions that give the physician a say in whether a case is settled, so if the doctor refuses to settle, the case will proceed to a jury. That reality makes trial readiness a necessity, not a preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Hastings Law Firm, we prepare every ENT malpractice case as if it will go to trial from the day we accept it. 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3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1zm5 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"strong-view strong-view-id-4 minimalist wpmtst-minimalist slider-container carousel slider-mode-horizontal slider-stretch controls-type-sides-outside controls-style-buttons\" data-count=\"3\" data-slider-var=\"strong_slider_id_4\" data-state=\"idle\"><div class=\"strong-content wpmslider-content\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3187\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">A Much Needed Voice<\/h3><p>Tommy Hastings and his staff provided a much needed voice for us during our crisis. His attention to detail went beyond the scope of simply practicing law. He is honest, informative, pragmatic and communicated well with us from start to finish. In a sea full of competing attorneys, Tommy has cast a reputation for himself as the very best. I highly recommend his services.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Kellie Rhodes<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3186\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Takes the Hard Cases<\/h3><p>Tommy is a great guy, genuinely concerned about his clients. This is evident in not only how he runs his firm but the fact that he&#8217;ll take on the hard cases that other attorneys turn away. If you\u2019re looking for someone that will fight for you against the odds, he\u2019s your man.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Robert T.<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3174\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Made It Personal<\/h3><p>We couldn\u2019t have made a better choice by hiring the Hastings Law Firm to represent us. The staff was always professional but they showed real concern for our case and made it personal. If you need a great law firm, I would happily recommend them.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#1c2f52;border-right-color:#1c2f52;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#1c2f52;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:16px;}.kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-right:2px solid #1c2f52;border-bottom:2px solid #1c2f52;border-left:2px solid #1c2f52;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:2px solid #d7dedf;border-right:2px solid #d7dedf;border-bottom:2px solid #d7dedf;border-left:2px solid #d7dedf;font-size:0.6em;line-height:1.1;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#1c2f52;border-right-color:#1c2f52;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#1c2f52;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone faq-accordian\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19015_4f8996-5c kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19015_067322-23\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Arizona?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_63f7ae-e6\">In Arizona, you generally have two years from the date the injury occurred or was discovered to file a lawsuit. The <strong>statute of limitations<\/strong> is a strict deadline that, if missed, can prevent you from seeking compensation. Exceptions exist for minors and cases involving hidden injuries. You should consult a lawyer immediately to protect your legal rights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19015_e4b48e-8f\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does Arizona require a Certificate of Merit to file suit?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_d5649f-dd\">Yes, under A.R.S. \u00a7 12-2603, a claimant must certify whether expert testimony is necessary. If so, a <strong>Certificate of Merit<\/strong> in the form of a preliminary expert opinion affidavit must be served early in the process. This affidavit from a qualified ENT specialist must state how the standard of care was breached to proceed with a negligence claim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane19015_0e3f28-a7\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I sue a government-run hospital or clinic in Arizona?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_a22ee8-36\">Yes, but the process is stricter. A <strong>Notice of Claim<\/strong> is a formal legal document required to alert a government entity that you intend to seek damages. You must file this notice within 180 days of the injury, which is much shorter than the standard two-year window. Failing to file this notice correctly can permanently bar your right to seek a settlement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane19015_11bd7d-0c\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What qualifications must an expert witness have in an Arizona ENT case?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_0c6073-c2\">Arizona law requires that the expert witness share the same specialty as the defendant. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/doctor-malpractice-lawyers-in-arizona\/\">medical malpractice litigation<\/a>, a <strong>qualified expert witness<\/strong> must provide testimony to verify if a doctor met the standard of care. This expert must be a board-certified ENT specialist who devoted a majority of professional time to actively practicing or teaching in that field in the year preceding the alleged error.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane19015_adc10e-90\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I file a complaint with the Arizona Medical Board?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19015_3b1a66-62\">You can file a complaint directly through the <strong>Arizona Medical Board<\/strong>&#8216;s website or the <a href=\"https:\/\/azdo.gov\/consumer-resources\/filing-complaint\">Arizona Osteopathic Board<\/a> for osteopathic physicians. While this triggers a regulatory investigation into the physician&#8217;s conduct, it does not provide financial compensation to you. 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17187_4c8591-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_4c8591-ed\">Board Certified Injury Attorney<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"]{margin-top:0.4em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"]{margin-top:1em;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\">Tommy Hastings, founder of Hastings Law Firm, is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer dedicated exclusively to healthcare injury cases. Since 2001, he has represented injured patients and families in litigation against major hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and negligent healthcare providers nationwide. He has handled numerous high-profile cases that have drawn national media attention and resulted in multi-million dollar recoveries. 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