Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Ann Arbor
Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, has been a trusted advocate for victims of medical malpractice and serious injury accidents for over 30 years. Our team of seasoned attorneys specializes in holding negligent medical professionals and institutions accountable while securing life-changing compensation for clients across Michigan. We combine deep legal expertise with compassionate client care, investing in top-tier experts and resources to build compelling cases.Our proven track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements underscores our commitment to justice and client advocacy. We prioritize transparency, personalized communication, and ethical representation, ensuring clients are empowered throughout every stage of their legal journey.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Birth Injury Claims
Anesthesia Error Cases
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation.
- Our team leverages high-caliber experts to build compelling cases.
- We guarantee personalized, compassionate client representation.
- Our attorneys have earned top professional ratings for legal ability.
- We recover millions annually for victims of negligence and malpractice.
What people say
Professional, Ethical, Helpful
Treat you like family
Advocate for their clients
Provide personalized support
Secure life-changing compensation
Services
Medical Malpractice
We hold medical professionals accountable for errors like misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and birth injuries. Our attorneys investigate negligence, consult top experts, and pursue compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we secure life-changing settlements and verdicts for victims across Michigan.
Personal Injury
Our firm represents clients injured by negligence in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. We prove liability, calculate damages, and negotiate with insurers to maximize compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, and emotional trauma. Our contingency fee model ensures access to justice without upfront costs.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We advocate for victims of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents caused by distracted or impaired drivers. Our team reconstructs crashes, documents injuries, and pursues full compensation for property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages through insurance claims or litigation.
Birth Injury Claims
We specialize in complex birth injury cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and hypoxia. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts to prove negligence during labor or delivery and secure funds for lifelong care, therapies, and family support.
Anesthesia Errors
We handle cases where anesthesia overdoses, underdoses, or monitoring failures caused brain damage, organ failure, or death. Our team proves deviations from care standards and secures compensation for corrective treatments, rehabilitation, and long-term care needs.
People
Stephen B. Goethel
Partner
Stephen Goethel co-founded the firm with a focus on medical malpractice litigation. He has secured millions in verdicts and settlements for clients statewide, leveraging his deep understanding of complex injury cases and a commitment to client advocacy.
Chad D. Engelhardt
Partner
Chad Engelhardt specializes in catastrophic injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and birth trauma. He is recognized for his trial skills and compassionate representation, ensuring clients receive personalized attention and aggressive advocacy throughout their cases.
Jennifer A. Engelhardt
Partner
Jennifer Engelhardt focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. She is known for her meticulous case preparation and client communication, helping families navigate complex legal processes while pursuing maximum compensation for their losses.
Questions
What qualifies as medical malpractice in Michigan?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's negligence causes harm, such as misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or birth injuries.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim?
Michigan enforces a two-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims from the date of injury.
What compensation can I recover in a personal injury case?
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by negligence.
Do you handle motor vehicle accident cases?
Yes, we represent clients injured in car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents caused by negligence.
How are attorney fees structured for injury cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Can I sue for a birth injury in Michigan?
Yes, if medical negligence during childbirth caused harm, you may pursue compensation for lifelong care costs.
