Business Details
Your Trusted Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan
For over three decades, Lynn Foley Law has stood at the intersection of legal and medical expertise, delivering justice with compassion to victims of medical malpractice. As one of Michigan's pioneering nurse-attorneys, Lynn Foley combines her clinical nursing background with extensive legal experience to navigate complex medical-legal cases. With a career spanning 33 years, including roles as a founding member of the Michigan Association of Nurse Attorneys and leadership positions in the Michigan Association for Justice, our firm brings unparalleled insight into the healthcare system's intricacies. We specialize in plaintiffs' medical malpractice litigation, handling cases ranging from birth trauma to surgical errors, with a proven track record of securing landmark verdicts and settlements.Our approach merges technical proficiency with empathetic advocacy, ensuring clients receive both the financial compensation and emotional support necessary for long-term recovery. By maintaining active involvement in legal and medical professional organizations, we stay at the forefront of evolving standards in healthcare litigation. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in multi-million dollar recoveries for clients across Michigan, addressing economic losses and securing lifelong care for severe injuries. This unique combination of clinical knowledge, legal acumen, and compassionate representation forms the foundation of our practice philosophy.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury
Surgical Injuries
Wrongful Death
Brain Injury Cases
Fetal Injury
Birth Trauma
Highlights and features
- We offer 33 years of specialized experience in medical malpractice litigation
- Our nurse-attorney background provides unique clinical insights into healthcare cases
- We have secured Michigan's largest medical malpractice verdicts including $15.5M birth trauma case
- Our team maintains active leadership roles in Michigan legal and medical justice organizations
- We provide personalized case evaluations with proven results in complex medical litigation
What people say
Compassionate representation
Track record
Substantial settlements
Medical expertise
Proven results
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice service investigates healthcare professional negligence through comprehensive analysis of medical records and expert testimony. We represent clients who have suffered harm from misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or inadequate treatment. With a nurse-attorney leading each case, we effectively translate complex medical concepts into compelling legal arguments that have secured millions in compensation for our clients.
Birth Injury
Specialized representation for families affected by preventable birth complications during labor and delivery. We handle cases involving fetal distress, oxygen deprivation, and improper monitoring. Our nurse-attorney expertise ensures thorough evaluation of obstetric care standards, with a proven ability to secure comprehensive settlements covering lifelong medical needs and therapies.
Wrongful Death
Compassionate legal support for families who have lost loved ones due to medical negligence. We handle cases across all age groups, from infant fatalities to elder care negligence. Our approach combines financial analysis of economic losses with sensitive handling of emotional damages, consistently achieving substantial recoveries for grieving families.
Brain Injury Cases
Representation for victims of brain damage caused by medical errors during birth or adult care. We handle both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke cases resulting from delayed treatment. Our settlements ensure access to specialized therapies, medical equipment, and long-term care necessary for maximizing recovery outcomes.
Surgical Injuries
Legal recourse for preventable surgical complications including wrong-site operations, burns, and organ lacerations. We challenge claims of 'known risks' by proving professional negligence through medical evidence. Our track record includes multi-million dollar recoveries for clients with life-altering surgical errors requiring extensive rehabilitation.
People
Lynn Foley
Founder & Attorney
With 33 years as Michigan's pioneering nurse-attorney, Lynn Foley combines clinical expertise with legal acumen in medical malpractice cases. As founding member of the Michigan Association of Nurse Attorneys and MAJ board appointee, she has secured record-setting verdicts including a $15.5M birth trauma award. Her unique background enables superior analysis of complex medical cases.
Questions
How do I determine if I have a valid medical malpractice case?
Submit your information through our website for a free evaluation. Lynn Foley personally analyzes each case using her nursing and legal expertise to assess whether healthcare professionals deviated from standard care protocols.
What types of cases does Lynn Foley Law handle?
We specialize in medical malpractice, birth injuries, surgical errors, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims. Our nurse-attorney background enables effective representation in all healthcare-related negligence cases.
What makes Lynn Foley different from other medical malpractice attorneys?
As one of Michigan's first nurse-attorneys, Lynn brings unique clinical insights to case analysis. Her 33 years of experience combined with active leadership roles in legal and medical organizations provide distinct advantages in complex litigation.
How are legal fees structured for these cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no upfront costs. Payment is only collected after successfully recovering compensation through settlement or verdict.
What kind of compensation can be recovered in these cases?
Clients may recover medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs, and pain and suffering. Our record includes multi-million dollar settlements covering lifelong care needs for severe injuries.
