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When medical professionals fail you, you need more than just any lawyer—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for your rights
At Keller & Keller, we’ve been taking on hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies since 1936, and we’re not backing down. As your Michigan medical malpractice lawyer, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for families devastated by medical negligence. That’s not just a number—that’s thousands of people who got justice when the medical system failed them.
Why You Need a Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyer After Medical Negligence
The aftermath of medical malpractice can shatter your trust and turn your recovery into a nightmare. Medical bills multiply, insurance companies deny claims, and you’re left wondering how the people you trusted to heal you could cause such devastating harm.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Medical malpractice cases aren’t like car accidents, where fault is obvious. These cases require proving that your doctor, nurse, or hospital violated the standard of care—and that’s incredibly complex. You need expert medical witnesses, detailed medical record analysis, and attorneys who understand both medicine and law. Without proper representation, hospitals and their legal teams will use every trick to avoid responsibility.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Medical malpractice insurance companies are notorious for fighting every claim aggressively. They’ll claim your injury was pre-existing, that proper procedures were followed, or that complications were unavoidable. These companies have unlimited resources and experienced legal teams whose job is to deny, delay, and diminish your claim.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
In Michigan, you generally have two years from the date you discovered or should have reasonably discovered the malpractice to file a lawsuit. For minors, claims must be filed before their eighth birthday or within six months of the malpractice being discovered. Miss these deadlines, and you’re out of luck—no matter how obvious the negligence.
What to Do After Medical Malpractice
The actions you take immediately after discovering medical negligence can make or break your case.
See What Your Case Is WorthSeek treatment from a different healthcare provider to address complications
Get copies of everything—charts, test results, imaging studies, treatment notes
Keep detailed records of symptoms, treatments, and how the malpractice has affected your life
Hospitals may pressure you to sign releases—don’t sign without legal advice
Save medications, medical devices, or anything related to your treatment
Write down conversations with medical staff and document your symptoms
An independent evaluation can help establish negligence
Medical malpractice cases require immediate investigation before evidence disappears
The Keller & Keller Approach:
Michigan Lawyers Who Fight to Win
From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. Our client-first philosophy means we take the time to understand not just the details of your accident but how it has affected your life, your work, your family, and your future in Michigan. We clearly communicate every step of the process in plain language you can understand—no confusing legal jargon. This approach has earned us countless 5-star reviews from real Michigan clients who’ve experienced the Keller & Keller difference firsthand.
We understand that being injured in an accident is stressful enough without having to chase down your lawyer for updates. That’s why we’ve built our practice around transparent, consistent communication.
When you hire us, you’ll have direct access to the Michigan-based attorney handling your case as well as a dedicated paralegal who monitors its daily status. We keep you informed throughout every stage of your claim, explaining what’s happening, what to expect next, and how it affects your case.
Our 80+ years of experience isn’t just about longevity—it’s about results. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases in Michigan and recovered thousands of millions of dollars for our clients. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the biggest insurance companies and won. Our courtroom experience means we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. This willingness to fight—and our track record of success—often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements to avoid facing us in court.
The Medical Malpractice Claim Process with Keller & Keller
When you hire us as your Michigan medical malpractice lawyers, we move fast because evidence in medical cases can disappear quickly.
Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle
Our extensive experience covers all types of medical negligence, each requiring specialized knowledge and expert testimony.
The Hard Truth
Michigan Medical Malpractice Statistics That Demand Action
When we talk about medical malpractice in Michigan, we’re addressing a crisis that affects thousands of families every year.
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America, claiming between 250,000 to 440,000 lives annually—more deaths than strokes, accidents, or Alzheimer’s disease. Yet these deaths are largely preventable with proper medical care.
In Michigan, only 22 of the state’s 81 graded hospitals received “A” safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group in 2024, dropping Michigan to 29th place nationally.
Only 1.53% of patients who experience negligent medical injuries ever file malpractice claims. This allows dangerous patterns to continue unchecked in hospitals and medical practices.
Leading Causes of Medical Malpractice
Understanding what went wrong helps us build stronger cases and hold negligent medical professionals accountable.
Medical Malpractice Injuries We Represent
Medical negligence doesn’t cause minor inconveniences—it causes devastating, life-altering injuries.
Compensation Available for Michigan Medical Malpractice Victims
If you’ve been injured by medical negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation.
Economic Damages
These are quantifiable financial losses, including:
- Medical expenses (past, current, and future treatment costs)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Additional medical care to correct malpractice injuries
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Home modification expenses for disability accommodations
- In-home care and nursing costs
Non-Economic Damages
These more subjective damages compensate for:
- Pain and suffering from malpractice injuries
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring from surgical errors
- Loss of consortium (impact on marital relationship)
Punitive Damages
In rare cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct by medical professionals, Michigan courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.
Wrongful Death Damages
When medical malpractice results in death, surviving family members may recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering of their loved one before death.
How Keller & Keller Investigates Michigan Medical Malpractice Cases
Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim:
Setting the Michigan Standard:
Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology
While other law firms rely on outdated methods, Keller & Keller leverages cutting-edge technology to build stronger medical malpractice cases and win bigger settlements for our Michigan clients.
Digital medical record analysis
Advanced software helps us identify patterns and inconsistencies in complex medical files that human review might miss.
Medical expert video conferencing
Enables real-time consultations with specialists nationwide, ensuring we get the best expert opinions for your case.
3D medical imaging
Advanced technology helps demonstrate surgical errors and medical negligence to juries in clear, compelling ways.
Cloud-based case management
Provides you with secure 24/7 access to your case information and medical expert reports.
Medical database research
Access to medical literature and case precedents that strengthen our arguments about proper standards of care.
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What Sets Keller & Keller Apart
With so many law firms advertising their services, why choose Keller & Keller? The differences are clear.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
No Fee Until We Win!
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When I had questions, they always had the answers, and there was never nothing that they couldn’t help me with. The best thing to me was the close relationships that I had with the people that worked here. The fact that they fought to get what you wanted, until the very end. They kept going and going. I was very pleased with the end result. It was more than what I expected. If I ever needed legal help again I would definitely recommend Keller & Keller.
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Free Consultation
We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. We’ll come to you—whether you’re at home, in the hospital, or wherever is convenient.
We Fight
Our experienced team fights to investigate thoroughly, deal with insurance companies, and handle all the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.
You Recover
Focus on healing while we handle the rest. We’ll fight for you like we’d fight for our own family, because that’s exactly how we see you.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
The Keller Tradition
Nearly Nine Decades of Legal Excellence in Michigan
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