Business Details
Trusted Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Arizona, New Mexico & Texas
At James Wood Law, we specialize in representing individuals across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas who have suffered harm due to medical negligence. With over six decades of combined trial experience, our attorneys are dedicated to holding medical institutions and healthcare providers accountable for their actions. We focus exclusively on high-stakes medical malpractice cases, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries, leveraging our deep understanding of both legal and medical complexities.Our team, led by Board-Certified Trial Lawyer James Wood, has recovered millions for clients by anticipating challenges and building robust cases. We offer free initial consultations, home and hospital visits, and operate on a contingent fee basis to ensure accessibility. Our commitment to personalized strategies and unwavering advocacy has earned us recognition from clients and peers alike.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis Claims
Surgical Errors
Birth Injuries
Medication Errors
Anesthesia Errors
Wrongful Death
Hospital Negligence
Brain Injuries
Informed Consent
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined trial experience in medical malpractice cases.
- Our lead attorney is a Board-Certified Trial Lawyer (less than 10% of attorneys achieve this).
- We offer free initial consultations and operate on a contingent fee basis.
- We provide home and hospital visits for client convenience.
- Our firm has recovered millions in settlements and verdicts for injured clients.
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified Trial Lawyers
What people say
Millions Recovered
Highly recommend
Compassionate people
Amazing results
Five stars
Services
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice law addresses harm caused by substandard medical care. Our firm represents clients injured by misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication mistakes. We prove negligence by demonstrating duty, breach, causation, and damages, securing compensation for physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Surgical Errors
Surgical error cases involve preventable mistakes like wrong-site operations or retained instruments. Our team investigates procedural failures, holding hospitals and surgeons accountable. We secure compensation for additional medical costs, pain, and long-term disabilities caused by preventable errors.
Birth Injuries
Birth injury claims address harm to newborns during delivery. We handle cases involving improper monitoring, delayed C-sections, and misuse of delivery tools. Our attorneys secure funds for lifelong care needs, including therapy, medical equipment, and specialized education for affected children.
Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis cases involve failure to identify serious conditions like cancer or heart disease. We prove delayed treatment caused preventable harm, securing compensation for worsened health outcomes, additional treatments, and lost quality of life due to diagnostic negligence.
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia error claims address improper administration of sedatives during procedures. We investigate cases involving overdose, underdose, or failure to monitor vital signs, securing compensation for brain injuries, organ damage, or other complications caused by preventable anesthesia errors.
People
James Wood
Attorney
Board-Certified Trial Lawyer with over 60 years of experience in medical malpractice cases. Specializes in complex litigation against healthcare institutions, recovering millions for clients injured by medical negligence.
Ty Wood
Attorney
Experienced trial attorney focusing on medical malpractice claims. Combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of medical procedures to build strong cases for clients harmed by healthcare providers.
Arslan Umarov
Attorney
Dedicated medical malpractice lawyer known for securing favorable outcomes in high-stakes cases. Advocates for clients injured by misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital negligence across three states.
Zacary E. Wilson-Fetrow
Attorney
Skilled litigator handling complex medical malpractice cases. Focuses on proving negligence in misdiagnosis, medication errors, and birth injury claims to secure justice for injured clients.
Becky Erickson Kyler
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Provides critical medical expertise to malpractice cases. Analyzes medical records, identifies standard-of-care violations, and supports attorneys in building evidence-based arguments for clients harmed by healthcare providers.
Questions
What constitutes medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's negligence causes harm. This includes misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to obtain informed consent, resulting in measurable damages.
How do I prove a medical malpractice case?
Proving malpractice requires demonstrating four elements: duty of care existed, the provider breached that duty, the breach directly caused harm, and the harm resulted in measurable damages like medical costs or lost income.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients across Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in medical malpractice cases, providing home and hospital visits for clients unable to travel to our offices.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to evaluate your case. There are no upfront costs - we work on a contingent fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case.
What is a Board-Certified Trial Lawyer?
Board Certification recognizes attorneys with exceptional experience, skills, and ethics in trial law. Less than 10% of lawyers achieve this status, demonstrating our firm's commitment to excellence in medical malpractice litigation.
