Des Moines Medical Negligence Attorneys
At Galligan & Reid, P.C., we believe people seeking medical care should take the initiative to become educated about treatment options and risks. However, we also realize that people have no choice but to trust physicians and other medical professionals — as well as manufacturers who market prescription drugs and medical devices — to exercise professional care and prioritize their safety.
Experience Across the Spectrum of Diagnostic, Surgical and Other Medical Errors
Our lawyers and dedicated staff bring a deep client commitment to each medical negligence case we evaluate and pursue, including those based on:
- Negligent prenatal care or delivery procedures that cause severe birth injuries — including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy
- Improper vacuum or forceps extraction
- Failure to test a pregnant mother for Group B streptococcus (GBS) and take measures to protect the newborn from pneumonia, meningitis and other life-threatening conditions
- Surgical errors including operation on the wrong body part, performance of unnecessary surgery, or failure to respond effectively to complications
- Radiology errors involving misread x-rays, MRIs, ultrasound or other test results
- Hospital negligence including emergency room errors, prescription medication errors, and costly negligence in hiring, training or communications
- Failures to diagnose cancer and commence treatment in a timely manner
- Other instances of delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis
Offering Proven Representation or an Attorney Referral for Your Case
Our experienced lawyers directly handle many types of medical malpractice and medical product defect lawsuits. We also offer counsel and facilitate communication between medical malpractice victims and other respected law firms focused on specific legal areas, including pharmaceutical defects and class action lawsuits.
With over a quarter-century of experience representing injured Iowans and their families, our firm is an excellent resource for sound legal counsel. If you have suffered serious consequences from a medical mistake or the use of a defective medical product, please request a free consultation with a proven Iowa medical malpractice attorney today.
