Detroit Medical Malpractice Attorneys

When you are harmed by a medical professional at a Detroit-area hospital, your trust is broken. You are left not only with a serious injury but with the terrible suspicion that this was a preventable error. At McKeen & Associates, PC, our entire practice is dedicated to helping families in your exact situation. We listen to your story, and we have the expertise to find out what really happened.

A Detroit-Based Nationally Recognized Leader in Medical Malpractice Law

When you’ve been harmed by a medical professional, you need a law firm that has the power, resources, and experience to take on Detroit’s largest hospital systems. Choosing the right attorney is the most critical decision you will make.

For over 40 years, McKeen & Associates, PC has been a nationally recognized leader in fighting for victims of negligence. Our firm is led by Brian McKeen, who is recognized as “Michigan’s Most Winning Medical Malpractice Lawyer.” We are proud to be a Detroit firm, and we channel that same strength, intelligence, and determination into every case we file in Wayne County and beyond.

We have the expertise to investigate complex medical records and a proven track record of securing substantial, record-setting verdicts and settlements for our clients. We provide a free, confidential consultation to listen to your story, and you will never pay a fee unless we win your case—that is our No-Fee-Unless-You-Win promise to you.

Our Record of Success in Detroit & Michigan

Medical malpractice occurs when an injury results from negligence by medical professionals who deviate from the expected standard of care. Our team handles various types of medical malpractice claims, including surgical mistakes, medication errors, anesthesia errors and birth injuries. These are just a few of our notable case results:

$55 Million Jury Verdict (Wade vs. Henry Ford Hospital) “We won Michigan’s largest-ever medical malpractice verdict for a baby who suffered catastrophic brain damage. Emergency room staff at a local hospital negligently discharged the child… and we successfully held the hospital accountable for his permanent injuries.”

$35 Million Jury Verdict (Anesthesia Error) “Our firm obtained a $35 million verdict—believed to be the largest ever in Oakland County—for the family of a 33-year-old father who died due to a fatal anesthesia error and negligent post-operative care.”

These results demonstrate our ability to hold medical professionals accountable for negligent care and to seek maximum compensation for our clients. Failing to hire a competent medical malpractice lawyer can reduce your financial recovery, leaving you to bear the burden of medical expenses and emotional distress alone. What’s more, medical malpractice lawsuit attorneys can hold the perpetrators accountable for the harm they have caused.

How We Prove a Medical Malpractice Case in Michigan

Winning a medical malpractice case in Michigan is a complex legal battle that requires a high level of skill, resources, and specific medical and legal expertise. Unlike a simple injury claim, you must do more than show you had a bad outcome; you must prove that your medical provider was negligent and that their negligence directly caused your harm.

At McKeen & Associates, PC, this is what we do every day. Our team, led by “Michigan’s Most Winning Medical Malpractice Lawyer,” understands the complex legal standards and procedural hurdles required to build a successful claim. We meticulously investigate your case to establish four key elements:

1. A Doctor-Patient Relationship Existed (Duty of Care)

We first establish that you had a professional relationship with the doctor or hospital, which created a legal “duty of care.”

2. The Doctor Was Negligent (Breach of the Standard of Care)

This is the core of the case. We must prove that the medical provider’s actions fell below the accepted “standard of care.” This means showing that a reasonably skilled and competent professional, under the same circumstances, would have acted differently to prevent the harm.

3. The Negligence Caused Your Injury (Causation)

We must then draw a clear, undeniable line from the doctor’s negligence to your injury. Michigan law has a high burden of proof, requiring us to show that your injury was “more probably than not” a direct result of the provider’s failure. We work with world-class medical experts to build this critical link.

4. You Suffered Specific Damages

Finally, we must prove that the injury resulted in significant harm, including economic damages (like medical bills and lost wages) and non-economic damages (like pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life).

Navigating Michigan’s Strict Procedural Hurdles

This is where our firm’s intelligence and strategy truly make a difference. Before we can even file a lawsuit, Michigan law requires two critical steps that stop most other firms:

• Notice of Intent (NOI): We must first send a formal “Notice of Intent to File” to all responsible parties. This is a complex legal document that details the facts of your claim, the standard of care that was breached, and the injuries you suffered.
• Affidavit of Merit: When we file your complaint, it must be accompanied by an “Affidavit of Merit.” This is a sworn statement from a highly-qualified medical expert who has reviewed your case and agrees that your care was negligent and caused your injury.

Our team has the resources and expert relationships to successfully manage these complex requirements, building a powerful, evidence-based case designed to win.

A Detroit Law Firm Ready to Fight for You

McKeen & Associates, PC is a Detroit law firm, through and through. Our office is in the heart of downtown in the iconic Penobscot Building, just blocks from the Wayne County Circuit Court where most local medical malpractice cases are filed.

We have spent over 40 years fighting for the people of this community. Our “Most Winning” reputation was built by holding the largest and most powerful local hospital systems accountable for medical negligence. We have the resources, experience, and determination to take on major health networks, including:

• Henry Ford Health System
• The Detroit Medical Center (DMC)
• Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont)
• Ascension St. John Hospital
• Trinity Health

We understand the challenges faced by families in Detroit, Southfield, Dearborn, and across Wayne County. Our office is easily accessible from I-75, I-94, I-96, and the Lodge Freeway (M-10). When you need a local attorney who knows the Detroit medical and legal landscape, we are here to fight for you.

Serving Clients Across Michigan and the Nation

While we are a proud Detroit law firm, our “Most Winning” reputation was built by handling cases for clients throughout Michigan and across the United States. We have the resources and national expertise to fight for victims of negligence, no matter where they live.

• Chicago, IL Medical Malpractice
• St. Louis, MO Medical Malpractice
• New Hampshire Medical Malpractice
• Philadelphia, PA Medical Malpractice
• Florida Medical Malpractice