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Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys
When Medical Care Brings Harm, We Stand With Arizona Families
At Miller Kory Rowe, we understand that no amount of compensation can undo the harm you’ve suffered. But we also know that holding negligent healthcare providers accountable isn’t just about justice for your family—it’s about preventing similar tragedies from happening to others.
The Miller Kory Rowe Difference
You trusted your healthcare provider with your wellbeing—or the wellbeing of someone you love. That trust was broken through negligence, and now you’re facing the devastating consequences. The physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial strain of medical malpractice can feel overwhelming. You deserve answers, accountability, and support to move forward.
Jeff Miller combines decades of trial experience with specialist certification in personal injury and wrongful death law. His $28 million verdict in a psychiatric malpractice case demonstrates his ability to handle the most complex medical negligence claims. 
Teri Rowe applies her engineering expertise to break down complex medical evidence for juries, creating compelling visual exhibits that help tell your story and explain how preventable medical errors occur.
Gabriel Kory builds comprehensive cases against healthcare providers and has particular expertise in the analysis of corporate systems failures leading to serious injury or death. Understanding Medical Malpractice in Arizona
When physicians and healthcare workers make mistakes, the results can be catastrophic.
According to the Arizona Medical Board, there are over 24,000 licensed physicians in Arizona. While most provide excellent care, medical errors remain a serious concern. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports that preventable medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in Arizona hospitals.
Common forms of medical negligence include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions
- Surgical errors and post-operative complications
- Medication mistakes and prescription errors
- Birth injuries affecting mother or child
These errors can happen in any healthcare setting—from major hospitals to small medical offices, emergency rooms to nursing homes. When they do, the impact ripples through entire families, often requiring ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and significant life adjustments.
Our Approach to Medical Malpractice Cases
We begin by listening to your story and understanding how medical negligence has impacted your life. Our team then conducts a thorough investigation, including:
- Detailed review of all medical records
- Consultation with medical experts
- Analysis of applicable standards of care
- Assessment of long-term impact and future medical needs
This comprehensive approach allows us to build strong cases that demonstrate both liability and the full extent of damages. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, though many cases settle through negotiation. This thorough preparation gives us leverage in settlement talks and ensures we’re ready if trial becomes necessary.
What to Expect When Working With Us
We understand that pursuing a medical malpractice claim can feel daunting. Our team will guide you through each step of the process:
1. Initial Consultation
We’ll listen to your story, review available documentation, and provide an honest assessment of your case. This consultation is free, and there’s no obligation to proceed.
2. Investigation Phase
If we take your case, we’ll gather all necessary medical records and consult with expert witnesses to build a strong foundation for your claim. Under A.R.S. § 12-2604, Arizona law requires specific qualifications for medical expert witnesses:
- Licensed Medical Professional: Expert witnesses must maintain current healthcare provider licenses
- Same Specialty Experience: Experts must practice in the same medical specialty as the defendant
- Active Practice Requirements: Experts must have spent most of their time in either clinical practice or teaching during the year before the incident
3. Claim Development
We’ll calculate the full extent of your damages and prepare comprehensive settlement demands or legal filings.
4. Negotiation or Litigation
We’ll pursue fair compensation through negotiation when possible, but we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
Throughout the process, you’ll have direct access to our attorneys. We believe in keeping clients informed and involved in important decisions about their cases.
Arizona Medical Malpractice Laws: Understanding Your Rights
Arizona has specific laws governing medical malpractice claims, outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes. Frankly, the medical lobby is wealthy and powerful, and may of the laws which exist protect physicians more than they protect victims. Key provisions include:
Statute of Limitations
Under Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 12-542, medical malpractice claims must generally be filed within two years of the date of injury. However, Arizona follows the “discovery rule,” which means that if the injury wasn’t immediately apparent, the two-year period begins when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.
Notice Requirements
Arizona law requires that, when filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, the claimant must serve a preliminary expert opinion affidavit with the initial disclosures. This affidavit, as stipulated by A.R.S. § 12-2603, must be prepared by a qualified expert and should include:
- The expert’s qualifications to opine on the standard of care or liability.
- The factual basis for each claim against the healthcare professional.
- The specific acts, errors, or omissions that the expert considers a violation of the standard of care.
- An explanation of how these actions caused or contributed to the damages sought.
This requirement ostensibly ensures that the claim has merit before proceeding. In reality, the requirement gives defendant healthcare providers an early look at the allegations and who has been hired to testify. There is no corresponding requirement of doctors with their initial disclosure, and victims often have to pursue a case for months before knowing what defense is being asserted.
Standard of Care
According to A.R.S. § 12-563, to establish a medical malpractice claim in Arizona, the plaintiff must prove:
- The healthcare provider failed to exercise the degree of care, skill, and learning expected of a reasonable, prudent healthcare provider in the same profession.
- This failure was the proximate cause of the injury.
- What damages resulted from the malpractice.
This means demonstrating that the provider’s actions deviated from the accepted standard of care and directly resulted in harm.
Understanding Compensation in Arizona Medical Malpractice Cases
Unlike many states, Arizona’s Constitution (Article 2, Section 31) specifically prohibits laws limiting the amount of damages recoverable in medical malpractice cases. This constitutional protection ensures victims can seek full compensation for their injuries.
While no amount of money can truly compensate for serious injury or the loss of a loved one, Arizona law recognizes several categories of damages:
Economic Damages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Rehabilitation costs
- Home modifications and adaptive equipment
- Other out-of-pocket expenses
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium (impact on family relationships)
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Approximately 22% of patients will experience a medical error at least once in their lives. Miller Kory Rowe is on a mission to help as many of those people in our communities as possible with honest and driven legal counsel. Please call our Arizona medical malpractice attorneys at (602) 648-4045 at any time to request a free initial consultation.
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Decades of Experience
At Miller Kory Rowe LLP, our attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience helping individuals injured by the negligence of others. We are dedicated to getting our clients the settlements they deserve to help them restore their livelihood and peace of mind.
DEDICATED TRIAL ATTORNEYS
With every case we pursue, our trial attorneys have three foundational beliefs: Dedicated. Aggressive. Principled.
EXTENSIVE RESOURCES
When you work with our law firm we put all of our extensive resources into finding evidence, interviewing witnesses, and navigating through the complexities and challenges that each claim presents.
