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Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys
When Medical Care Causes Harm, We Stand With Tucson Families
At Miller Kory Rowe, we know no amount of compensation can erase the effects of medical negligence. But holding negligent providers accountable brings more than financial recovery. It helps prevent the same harm from happening to other families across Southern Arizona.
The Miller Kory Rowe Difference
We represent people in Tucson and throughout Arizona who have been harmed by medical negligence. From misdiagnoses and surgical errors to delayed treatment and birth injuries, we understand how devastating these cases can be: physically, emotionally, and financially. That’s why we build every case for trial from day one. We work with top medical experts and use our decades of experience to demand full accountability from doctors, hospitals, and healthcare systems.
What sets us apart:
- Tucson-based attorneys with legal services available in both English and Spanish
- Deep understanding of Arizona’s medical negligence laws and healthcare regulations
- Proven success in high-stakes medical malpractice and wrongful death litigation
- No fees unless we recover compensation for your injuries and losses
Jeff Miller Board-certified in personal injury and wrongful death law, Jeff brings over 20 years of experience to complex malpractice claims. As a trained mediator and Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, he bridges the worlds of medicine and law to hold negligent providers accountable.
Teri Rowe With a background in engineering, physics, and astronomy, Teri brings rare technical insight to medical malpractice litigation. Her ability to break down complex healthcare systems, analyze medical devices, and challenge expert testimony has made her one of Arizona’s Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers.
Gabriel Kory Gabe’s work in elder abuse and medical negligence is grounded in years of trial experience and a passion for protecting Arizona families. Fluent in Spanish and trained internationally, he’s particularly skilled at uncovering failures in long-term care settings, hospitals, and understaffed facilities across Southern Arizona.
Understanding Medical Malpractice in Tucson and Across Arizona
A single mistake by a healthcare provider can turn routine medical care into a life-changing crisis for patients and their families.
As of fiscal year 2024, the Arizona Medical Board reported over 31,000 licensed physicians practicing in the state. But more doctors doesn’t always mean safer care. Medical errors remain a serious and underreported problem, not just across the country but here in Arizona as well.
In 2024, Arizona recorded 164 malpractice payment reports totaling approximately $76.21 million to the National Practitioner Data Bank. This substantial volume of payments reflects the ongoing risk of preventable medical harm in the state.
Updated research shows that medical errors now account for an estimated 200,000 to 250,000 deaths per year in the United States, making them the third leading cause of death, behind only heart disease and cancer.
Common Forms of Medical Negligence
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions
- Surgical mistakes and complications during recovery
- Medication errors, like incorrect dosages or dangerous drug combinations
- Birth injuries caused by poor monitoring or failure to act quickly
- Brain injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation, anesthesia errors, or delayed emergency care
These kinds of failures can happen anywhere—hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, or long-term care facilities. And when they do, the damage doesn’t stop with the patient. Families are left managing long recoveries, unexpected bills, and emotional fallout that can last for years.
At Miller Kory Rowe, we don’t just review charts. We dig into what happened, why it happened, and how it could have been prevented. By working with trusted medical experts, we build strong, evidence-backed cases to hold negligent providers across Arizona accountable.
Our Approach to Medical Malpractice Cases
We begin by listening to your story and understanding how medical negligence has impacted your life. Our team then conducts a thorough investigation, including:
- Detailed review of all medical records
- Consultation with medical experts
- Analysis of applicable standards of care
- Assessment of long-term impact and future medical needs
This comprehensive approach allows us to build strong cases that demonstrate both liability and the full extent of damages. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, though many cases settle through negotiation. This thorough preparation gives us leverage in settlement talks and ensures we’re ready if trial becomes necessary.
Throughout the process, you’ll have direct access to our attorneys. We believe in keeping clients informed and involved in important decisions about their cases.
Arizona Medical Malpractice Laws: Understanding Your Rights
If you’ve been harmed by medical negligence in Arizona, you have the right to pursue accountability. But the legal path isn’t easy, and the system often favors healthcare providers over injured patients. Arizona’s medical malpractice laws include specific deadlines and procedural hurdles that can impact your ability to recover compensation. Knowing your rights early can make all the difference.
Statute of Limitations
Under A.R.S. § 12-542, most medical malpractice claims in Arizona must be filed within two years of the injury. However, Arizona also follows the “discovery rule,” which gives patients more time if the injury wasn’t immediately obvious. In those cases, the two-year clock starts when the harm is discovered or reasonably should have been.
If your case is in Tucson or surrounding areas, you’ll likely be working with the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court, which handles civil matters and provides access to court forms, deadlines, and filing procedures.
Expert Affidavit Requirement
Before a malpractice case can move forward, Arizona law (A.R.S. § 12-2603) requires the injured patient to submit a preliminary expert affidavit. This document must:
- The expert’s qualifications to opine on the standard of care or liability.
- The factual basis for each claim against the healthcare professional.
- The specific acts, errors, or omissions that the expert considers a violation of the standard of care.
- An explanation of how these actions caused or contributed to the damages sought.
This requirement is framed as a way to weed out baseless claims. But in reality, it gives defendants an early look at your case strategy, something injured patients don’t get in return. Doctors and hospitals don’t have to disclose their defenses right away, which means families often have to fight blind for months before they even know what the other side is claiming.
At Miller Kory Rowe, we don’t just navigate these legal barriers. We challenge the imbalance. Our team prepares every case to meet Arizona’s legal standards while protecting your right to hold negligent providers accountable.
What Is the Legal Standard of Care in Arizona?
Under A.R.S. § 12-563, Arizona law sets a clear standard for medical malpractice claims. To prove a case, you must show:
- The healthcare provider did not act with the level of care, skill, and knowledge that a reasonably careful provider in the same field would have used.
- That failure directly caused the injury.
- The harm resulted in measurable damages.
In other words, it’s not enough that something went wrong. You have to demonstrate that the provider’s actions fell below the accepted standard of care and that this failure is what caused the injury.
Understanding Compensation in Arizona Medical Malpractice Cases
In Arizona, the law is clear: injured patients have the right to seek full compensation.
Unlike many states, Article 2, Section 31 of the Arizona Constitution prohibits lawmakers from placing caps on damages in medical malpractice cases. That protection matters because no insurance company or hospital lawyer should get to decide the value of your pain, your recovery, or your future.
While no amount of compensation can undo what’s been lost, Arizona law allows victims and their families to pursue several types of damages that reflect the full scope of harm.
Depending on the details of your case, a malpractice claim may include:
Economic Damages
These cover the financial toll of the injury, including what it has already cost you and what it will likely cost in the future:
- Medical bills, including future care
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- In-home care, equipment, or home modifications
- Other necessary out-of-pocket expenses
Non-Economic Damages
These account for the emotional and personal impact of what happened, including:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment in daily life
- Strained family relationships or loss of companionship
At Miller Kory Rowe, we build claims that go beyond quick settlements. We work with respected medical economists, life care planners, and financial experts to calculate the real cost of your care, your future, and your peace of mind, then we fight to recover what you’re truly owed.
SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US – CALL NOW
Approximately 22% of patients will experience a medical error at least once in their lives. Miller Kory Rowe is on a mission to help as many of those people in our communities as possible with honest and driven legal counsel.
Please call our Arizona medical malpractice attorneys at (520) 372-6400 at any time to request a free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Medical Malpractice
Q: How do I know if I have a valid medical malpractice case?
Q: What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Arizona?
Q: Does Arizona require expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases?
Q: What if I signed a consent form before treatment?
Q: How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice attorney?
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Decades of Experience
At Miller Kory Rowe LLP, our attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience helping individuals injured by the negligence of others. We are dedicated to getting our clients the settlements they deserve to help them restore their livelihood and peace of mind.
DEDICATED TRIAL ATTORNEYS
With every case we pursue, our trial attorneys have three foundational beliefs: Dedicated. Aggressive. Principled.
EXTENSIVE RESOURCES
When you work with our law firm we put all of our extensive resources into finding evidence, interviewing witnesses, and navigating through the complexities and challenges that each claim presents.
