{
  "name": "Medical Malpractice",
  "description": "Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex and demanding matters in civil litigation. They require not only a command of the law, but a sophisticated understanding of standards of care, clinical decision-making, and the realities of modern medical practice. Heaton & Associates brings this focused expertise to the careful evaluation and prosecution of medical malpractice claims.\n\nThe firm represents individuals and families harmed by preventable medical errors, including misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical mistakes, medication errors, anesthesia complications, and failures in post-treatment care. From the outset, Heaton & Associates undertakes a rigorous review of medical records, timelines, and treatment decisions, working closely with qualified medical experts to determine whether the applicable standard of care was breached and whether that breach caused harm.\n\nMedical malpractice claims are heavily defended, often involving institutional providers, layered insurance coverage, and teams of experienced defense counsel. Heaton & Associates approaches these cases with clear theory development, disciplined preparation and strategic restraint, developing each matter with the expectation that it may ultimately be tried. That trial-ready mindset strengthens the firm’s position in negotiations and ensures accountability when informal resolution is not appropriate.\n\nAt the same time, the firm remains acutely aware of the human cost of medical negligence. Clients often come to Heaton & Associates during periods of profound uncertainty, facing ongoing medical needs, altered life plans, or the loss of a loved one. The firm emphasizes clear communication, careful guidance, and thoughtful decision-making, allowing clients to remain informed participants in their cases while focusing on recovery and stability.\n\nBy maintaining a deliberately conservative caseload, the partners of Heaton & Associates remain personally involved in every medical malpractice matter the firm accepts. This hands-on approach allows for meticulous case development, informed strategic choices, and advocacy aligned with each client’s long-term interests. The result is representation grounded in professional excellence, credibility, and a commitment to pursuing meaningful outcomes in even the most challenging medical malpractice cases.",
  "case_types": "Birth Injuries, Foreign Objects, Pharmacist Error, Failure To Diagnose, Long Term Care Neglect, Surgical Error, Faulty Imaging Reading",
  "jurisdiction": "Nevada ",
  "service_areas": "Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, Overton, Logandale, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Beatty, Goldfield, Tonopah, Laughlin, Searchlight, Jean, Primm, Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Summerlin, Sunrise Manor, Winchester, Clark County, Nye County"
}