Las Vegas Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Hold Negligent Medical Providers Accountable—and Get the Compensation You Deserve
When you seek medical care in Las Vegas, you trust doctors, nurses, and hospitals to protect your health—not put it at risk. But when that trust is broken due to negligence, misdiagnosis, or surgical error, the consequences can be life-altering.
At The Paul Powell Law Firm, we fight for victims of medical malpractice in Las Vegas, helping them recover compensation for injuries, lost wages, and emotional trauma caused by careless healthcare providers.
Why Call Paul Powell Law Firm Today?
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to a medical mistake, you don’t have to face the system alone. Our experienced Las Vegas medical malpractice attorneys are here to hold hospitals, clinics, and individual providers accountable and secure the justice you deserve.
Top-Rated Legal Advocacy
We’ve recovered millions for injured clients across Nevada. Our team knows how to build strong malpractice cases and challenge powerful hospital defense teams.
Contingency Fee Promise
We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
We Handle Everything
From medical record reviews to expert testimony and courtroom litigation, we manage every aspect of your case so you can focus on healing.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death. These cases are complex and require detailed investigation, expert analysis, and aggressive legal strategy.
If you suspect malpractice, don’t wait. Nevada law limits the time you have to file a claim. Contact us today for a free case review.
Common examples of medical malpractice in Las Vegas include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors or wrong-site surgery
- Birth injuries
- Medication errors
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Failure to treat or monitor a condition
- Hospital negligence or understaffing
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Medical malpractice can lead to long-term suffering, financial hardship, and permanent disability. Our attorneys fight to recover:
Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost income and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Wrongful death damages (in fatal cases)
In rare cases, we may also pursue punitive damages if the provider’s actions were especially reckless or malicious.
Nevada Medical Malpractice Laws: What You Need to Know
Navigating a malpractice claim in Nevada requires understanding specific legal rules
Statute of Limitations
You generally have three years from the date of injury or one year from the date the injury was discovered—whichever comes first.
Expert Affidavit Requirement
Nevada law requires an affidavit from a qualified medical expert to validate your claim.
Damage Caps
Non-economic damages (like pain and suffering) are capped at $350,000 in most cases.
Our legal team ensures every deadline is met and every requirement is fulfilled, so your case is never dismissed on a technicality.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Birth Injuries
Including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and oxygen deprivation during delivery.
Surgical Errors
Wrong-site surgery, retained surgical instruments, and post-op complications.
Hospital Negligence
Infections, understaffing, and failure to monitor patients properly.
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Cancer, stroke, and heart attack misdiagnoses.
Medication and Prescription Errors
Incorrect dosages, dangerous drug interactions, and pharmacy mistakes.
Anesthesia Errors
Overdose, failure to monitor, and allergic reactions.
Fatal Medical Malpractice
Wrongful death claims for families who’ve lost loved ones due to medical negligence.
Ready for Your Free Case Review?
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and emotionally challenging personal injury claims. You need a legal team that understands the medicine, the law, and the stakes.
At The Paul Powell Law Firm, we’re ready to listen to your story, investigate your case, and fight for the compensation you deserve. We offer free consultations 24/7, and we never charge unless we win.
