Doctors, nurses, and hospitals hold a unique position of trust. When you seek medical care, you expect professionals to use the knowledge and skill their training requires. When a provider falls short of that standard and you are harmed as a result, the law gives you the right to hold them accountable.
At Cimino Law Office, LLC, we know that a medical injury affects far more than your health. It can disrupt your work, your finances, and your family. As a medical malpractice lawyer in Denver, CO, John Cimino brings nearly four decades of legal experience and a compassionate approach to every client, so you have a trusted advocate in your corner from the first conversation forward.
Medical malpractice is a form of professional negligence. It happens when a health care provider fails to act as a reasonably careful provider in the same field would have acted under similar circumstances, and a patient is injured because of it. Claims may involve physicians, surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other licensed professionals.
Some of the cases we review most often include diagnostic errors and delays, which we cover in depth on our misdiagnosis page; surgical errors such as wrong-site procedures and retained instruments; medication errors involving the wrong drug or the wrong dose; birth injuries to mothers and infants; anesthesia mistakes; and failure to monitor a patient whose condition was getting worse.
It is also important to know what is not malpractice. A treatment that does not work, or a known risk that occurs despite careful care, is not negligence on its own. Our job is to review your records honestly and tell you whether the care you received fell below the accepted standard, so you can make an informed decision about what to do next.
Many medical injuries are not the fault of a single person. Hospitals and clinics are responsible for safe staffing, proper training, clear communication between departments, and policies that protect patients. When a facility cuts corners, ignores warning signs, or fails to supervise its staff, it may share liability for the harm that follows. As a hospital negligence attorney, our firm examines both the individual providers involved and the systems that should have prevented the error.
To pursue a claim, you generally must show that a provider and patient relationship existed, that the provider breached the standard of care, that the breach caused your injury, and that you suffered real damages. Damages can include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, physical pain, and emotional distress. Colorado law limits certain categories of damages in medical malpractice cases, and we will explain how those limits may apply to your situation during your consultation.
In most cases, Colorado requires a Certificate of Review shortly after a lawsuit is served, confirming that a qualified expert has reviewed the claim and believes it has merit. Missing this requirement can lead to dismissal, so medical expert support must be in place early.
Most medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years of when the injury and its cause were discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. Colorado also has an outer time limit that can bar a claim even when the injury is found late, though certain exceptions exist. Because these rules are complex, it is wise to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
If you believe a doctor, nurse, or hospital failed you, we are ready to listen. Cimino Law Office, LLC serves clients throughout the Denver area and across Colorado, from Boulder and Fort Collins to Colorado Springs and Brighton. Call (720) 434-0434 to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
Cimino Law Office, LLC represents patients and families harmed when a doctor, nurse, or hospital falls below the accepted standard of care in Colorado. Cases include diagnostic errors, surgical and medication mistakes, birth injuries, and hospital failures in staffing, monitoring, or communication, with claims built on expert review and a required Certificate of Review.
What do I need to prove in a Colorado medical malpractice case?
You generally must show that a provider and patient relationship existed, that the provider breached the standard of care, that the breach caused your injury, and that you suffered real damages. Expert testimony is usually needed to establish the standard of care and the breach.
What is a Certificate of Review?
A Certificate of Review is a filing Colorado requires in most professional negligence cases, confirming that a qualified expert has reviewed the claim and believes it has merit. It must be filed shortly after the lawsuit is served, and missing it can lead to dismissal.
Can a hospital be held responsible for medical malpractice?
Yes. Hospitals and clinics can be liable for unsafe staffing, poor training, communication failures between departments, and policies that fail to protect patients. Many claims involve both individual providers and the facility.
Does Colorado limit damages in medical malpractice cases?
Yes. Colorado law caps certain categories of damages in medical malpractice cases, and those limits have been updated in recent years. The firm explains how the current limits may apply to your specific situation during your consultation.
How do I know if my case is worth pursuing?
The firm reviews your records honestly and tells you whether the care you received appears to have fallen below the accepted standard. A treatment that simply did not work, or a known risk that occurred despite careful care, is not negligence on its own.
