When the "Standard of Care"
Is Betrayed.
We trust doctors with our lives. When that trust is broken by negligence, the results are catastrophic. We hold healthcare providers in Nampa and the Treasure Valley accountable.
Idaho Malpractice Stats
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. We litigate cases involving:
- ✓ Surgical "Never Events"
- ✓ Misdiagnosis of Cancer/Stroke
- ✓ Anesthesia Errors
- ✓ Emergency Room Negligence
Navigating Complex Medical Litigation in Canyon County
Medical malpractice is the most technically demanding area of personal injury law. In Idaho, a bad medical outcome is not enough to sue. To win, we must prove that the provider breached the "Community Standard of Care"—meaning they did something a competent doctor in the same field would not have done.
At Nampa Injury Attorney, we have the resources to fight these battles. We work with board-certified medical experts from top institutions to review your charts, identify the breach in protocol, and testify on your behalf. Whether the negligence occurred at a major Nampa hospital or a private clinic, we are unafraid to challenge their legal teams.
The Pre-Litigation Screening Panel
Idaho law (Idaho Code § 6-1001) adds a unique hurdle: before we can file a lawsuit, we must generally present your case to a Pre-Litigation Screening Panel organized by the Idaho State Board of Medicine. This panel acts as a gatekeeper.
Many general injury lawyers fail here because they treat it as a formality. We treat it as a mini-trial. We prepare exhaustive evidence to ensure the panel validates your claim, which puts immense pressure on the malpractice insurer to settle before we even get to court.
Types of Medical Errors We Prosecute
We represent victims of preventable medical mistakes, including:
Surgical Errors
This includes "wrong-site" surgery, accidental perforation of organs (bowel/bladder), and leaving surgical instruments (sponges/clamps) inside the patient's body.
Diagnostic Failure
Failure to diagnose a heart attack, stroke, or cancer when symptoms were present. Early detection often means the difference between life and wrongful death.
Birth Injuries
Negligence during labor leading to Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy, or hypoxia. These cases require securing lifetime funding for the child.
Informed Consent Violations
Even if a surgery was performed correctly, if the doctor failed to warn you of known risks—and you would have declined the surgery had you known—you may have a claim for lack of informed consent.
Do You Have a Case?
We look for these four elements:
- Duty: A doctor-patient relationship existed.
- Breach: The doctor violated the standard of care.
- Causation: That violation caused your injury.
- Damages: You suffered actual financial/physical harm.
Related Practice Areas
Compensation for Medical Negligence
Corrective Care
Costs for revision surgeries, extended hospital stays, and rehabilitation needed to fix the error.
Lost Earnings
Compensation if the malpractice left you disabled and unable to return to your profession.
Non-Economic Damages
Payment for pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life (subject to Idaho's statutory caps).
Malpractice FAQs
How long do I have to file a claim in Idaho?
The statute of limitations is extremely strict: usually two years from the date of the injury. However, there are exceptions for "foreign objects" left in the body or concealed malpractice. Call us immediately to check your deadlines.
Who pays the settlement? The doctor?
Almost always, the payment comes from the doctor's or hospital's Medical Malpractice Insurance carrier, not the doctor's personal bank account.
Why are these cases so expensive to litigate?
We must hire expert medical witnesses to testify against the defendant doctor. These experts charge high hourly rates. We advance these costs for you, often amounting to tens of thousands of dollars, and are only reimbursed if we win.
Get the Answers You Deserve
Hold the system accountable. Contact our Nampa office for a free, no-obligation medical record review.