Connecticut Trial Attorney with a National Reputation

A Reputation for Excellence in Medical Malpractice

"I tried to explain it to my doctor but he seemed too busy to listen. Whoever I talked to on the phone didn't seem to understand.

"Why did Dad die? They told me the operation was simple and routine."

"I could just feel something wasn't right with my pregnancy, but when I called I couldn't even get an appointment."

"If only they examined my son properly in the emergency room he would be alive today."

"Mom was doing so well in the nursing home. Now she's dead. Nobody will tell me why and no one seems to care."

These are just some of the complaints victims of medical malpractice tell us when they come to our office. Every day, people place their trust and health in the hands of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and hospitals generally provide competent medical care. When a healthcare professional makes a mistake, the consequences can be devastating if not deadly. The law requires that they be held accountable for their mistakes, just like anyone else. If you or a loved one has been injured due to what you believe is negligent medical care, you deserve an answer. We'll get the answers you are entitled to and if there was negligent medical care we'll hold the proper parties responsible. And if you don't have a case we'll tell you that, too.

We have a track record of success in all types of medical malpractice cases, including:

• Anesthesiology
• Back surgery
• Cancer misdiagnosis (bladder, breast, cervical, lung, renal cell, and others)
• Cardiology
• Dentistry and oral surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Improper emergency room care
• Infectious diseases
• Internal medicine
• Medication errors
• Neurology and strokes
• Neurosurgery (back, brain, and carotid artery surgery)
• Nursing home neglect
• Nursing malpractice
• Obstetrical and gynecology malpractice
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Podiatry
• Psychiatric malpractice
• Radiology
• Surgical errors
• Urology
• Vascular surgery

Recent changes in the law require the plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit to obtain a qualified medical expert's written report before filing suit. This report must be presented at the time the lawsuit is started. Because of the need for intensive expert investigation and analysis of the patient's claim before commencing litigation, we recommend that you obtain an attorney's advice as soon as possible. Otherwise, there might not be enough time to review the case with medical professionals before the statute of limitations closes the door on your right to sue. If you or a loved one has received medical care that you think was improper, contact Filan and Associates to get answers and to learn your rights.