Business Details
Your Trusted Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Salt Lake City
G Eric Nielson & Associates has built a reputation for providing expert legal representation in medical malpractice cases. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to personalized client attention, ensuring every case receives thorough investigation and skilled advocacy. We operate on a contingency basis, prioritizing client needs while maintaining a proven track record of successful litigation outcomes. 
Services
Birth Injuries
Hospital Negligence
Nursing Home Neglect
Surgical Error
Delayed Diagnosis
Wrongful Death
Misdiagnosis
Wrong Medication
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in medical malpractice litigation.
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention to each case.
- Proven track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.
- We work on a contingency basis with no upfront fees.
- Team includes former healthcare professionals with specialized insight.
What people say
Expert level representation
Personal attention to each case
Successfully secured compensation
Thorough investigation process
Clear communication throughout
Services
Birth Injuries
We represent families affected by preventable birth injuries caused by medical negligence during labor and delivery. Our attorneys investigate cases involving oxygen deprivation, improper use of medical tools, and failure to recognize complications. With specialized knowledge of obstetric standards, we help clients secure compensation for lifelong care needs.
Hospital Negligence
Our firm handles cases involving preventable harm from hospital care, including medication mistakes, surgical errors, and inadequate monitoring. We examine deviations from accepted medical protocols and hold institutions accountable for systemic failures. Our experience includes complex cases involving delayed treatment and misdiagnosis of critical conditions.
Wrongful Death
We assist families who have lost loved ones due to medical professionals' failure to provide appropriate care. Our investigations focus on identifying preventable factors in fatal outcomes, whether from misdiagnosed heart issues, surgical complications, or delayed emergency treatment. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages.
Delayed Diagnosis
Our team specializes in cases where delayed cancer diagnosis or failure to identify critical health issues caused preventable harm. We analyze medical records to determine if earlier intervention could have improved outcomes, working with expert witnesses to establish standard-of-care violations in emergency room and specialist settings.
Surgical Error
We handle claims involving preventable surgical complications, including wrong-site procedures, retained instruments, and anesthesia errors. Our attorneys examine preoperative planning, intraoperative decision-making, and postoperative care to identify deviations from accepted medical practices. We work with medical experts to demonstrate how surgical negligence caused permanent injury.
People
G. Eric Nielson
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Founder of the firm with extensive experience representing both patients and healthcare providers. His dual perspective from defending and prosecuting medical negligence cases provides unique strategic advantages in complex litigation matters.
Todd Wahlquist
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Two-decade veteran litigator known for effectively presenting complex medical narratives to juries. Utilizes filmmaking background to create compelling visual representations of client injuries and treatment failures in courtroom settings.
Mark W. Dahl
Associate Attorney
Dedicated advocate for injured patients with a decade of experience in Utah. Focuses on maximizing client recovery through thorough case preparation and aggressive negotiation with insurance companies and defense attorneys.
Marianne P. Card
Associate Attorney
Former healthcare industry professional who applies clinical knowledge to identify medical system failures. Specializes in analyzing treatment records to uncover preventable errors contributing to patient injuries and adverse outcomes.
Questions
What qualifies as medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers deviate from accepted standards of care, causing preventable harm. This includes misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to obtain informed consent.
How do I know if I have a valid claim?
Valid claims require evidence that a healthcare provider's negligence directly caused harm. Our attorneys review medical records and consult specialists to determine if treatment fell below acceptable standards.
What compensation can I recover?
Victims may receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs. Our firm pursues maximum recovery for both economic and non-economic damages.
How is your firm different from others?
We combine medical expertise with litigation experience, maintaining smaller case loads to ensure personalized attention. Our track record includes numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts in complex medical cases.
Do you handle cases outside Salt Lake City?
While based in Salt Lake City, we represent clients throughout Utah. Our team travels to meet clients in their homes or medical facilities when necessary.
What if my loved one died from medical negligence?
We assist families with wrongful death claims, investigating whether preventable medical errors contributed to fatalities. Compensation may cover funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages from losing a loved one.
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