Business Details
Your Trusted Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Lawyers in Phoenix
Sandweg & Ager is a law firm dedicated to representing victims of medical negligence, personal injury, and wrongful death. With over 70 years of combined experience, our attorneys are Board Certified Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation and Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. We leverage our deep understanding of defense tactics to craft effective litigation strategies, supported by a team including a nurse consultant, paralegals, and a physician-attorney. Our focus on client relationships ensures personalized communication and updates throughout the legal process.We have tried over 75 civil cases in Arizona courts, securing significant verdicts and settlements. Our expertise in complex medical malpractice cases, combined with financial resources and access to top medical experts, allows us to handle even the most challenging claims. We prioritize client needs, maintaining transparency and accessibility, and have earned recognition from peers and national organizations for our excellence in advocacy.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Insurance Disputes
Bad Faith Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined experience in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
- Our attorneys are Board Certified Specialists recognized by the State Bar of Arizona.
- We maintain a team including a nurse consultant and experts with decades of industry experience.
- We have tried over 75 civil cases in Arizona state and federal courts.
- Our client-first approach ensures transparent communication and personalized case updates.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Medical Malpractice
We represent victims of medical negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with medical insights to prove substandard care and secure compensation for lifelong care costs, pain, and suffering. With access to top medical experts, we handle complex cases involving hospitals, doctors, and healthcare providers.
Personal Injury
Our firm advocates for clients injured in accidents, including car crashes, construction incidents, and dog bites. We leverage decades of trial experience to challenge insurance companies and recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma. Our team includes a nurse consultant to assess injury severity and long-term impacts.
Wrongful Death
We help families pursue justice for loved ones lost to negligence, including medical errors and accidents. Our attorneys address unique legal challenges, calculating damages for lost income, companionship, and funeral costs. We work with economists and life care planners to ensure full compensation for surviving spouses, children, and parents.
Insurance Disputes
We represent clients harmed by insurance companies denying or delaying claims. Our lawyers use in-depth knowledge of insurance law to challenge unfair practices and recover owed benefits. This includes disputes over medical malpractice settlements, accident claims, and policyholder rights under Arizona law.
Trial Representation
With over 75 civil trials in Arizona courts, we prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement value. Our attorneys use defense-side experience to anticipate strategies and secure verdicts. We handle all phases, from depositions to appeals, ensuring clients are represented by seasoned trial advocates with a track record of success.
People
Bill Sandweg
Attorney
Bill Sandweg has litigated personal injury cases for 45+ years, specializing in medical malpractice. A Board Certified Specialist and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he has tried scores of cases and is recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Southwest Super Lawyers.
John Ager
Attorney
John Ager focuses on medical negligence and wrongful death cases, with 25+ years of experience. A Board Certified Specialist and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney, he is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and former chair of Arizona's College of Trial Advocacy.
Questions
What constitutes medical malpractice in Arizona?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's treatment falls below the standard of care, causing harm. This includes misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to treat conditions promptly, resulting in injury or death.
How do I prove a medical malpractice claim?
You must prove three elements: (1) the healthcare provider's treatment fell below the standard of care, (2) this negligence directly caused harm, and (3) you suffered damages like medical costs, pain, or lost income.
What damages can I recover in a wrongful death case?
Surviving family members may recover funeral expenses, lost income, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. Damages depend on the decedent's age, health, and the relationship with surviving claimants.
How does your firm handle insurance company disputes?
We challenge insurers who deny or delay claims by leveraging our knowledge of bad faith laws. We use expert testimony and economic analysis to prove the value of your claim and pursue maximum compensation.
What makes your firm qualified for complex medical cases?
Our attorneys have over 70 years of combined experience, a nurse consultant, and relationships with top medical experts. We've tried over 75 civil cases, giving us the trial skills and resources to handle complex medical negligence litigation.
