Medical Liability

Medical malpractice defense is a core practice area at GGM and one in which our attorneys are highly accomplished. The firm employs some of the most experienced trial lawyers in the region and we have successfully tried hundreds of cases to verdict.

The firm has handled cases involving every medical discipline and represented clients from individual doctors, to practices, to surgery and diagnostic centers, to hospitals.

We have represented professionals in claims involving such diverse areas as anesthesia, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, obstetrics, oral surgery, psychology and psychiatry, radiology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, oncology, orthopedic and neurosurgery, neurology, physical therapy, and even nurse midwifery. We also regularly represent nursing homes, personal care homes, nursing agencies, and other allied health professionals and businesses. In addition to its team of lawyers, GGM employs nurse-paralegals dedicated to our medical and healthcare malpractice defense group. We are familiar with the intricacies in the law and in the local practice across Pennsylvania and New Jersey .

The firm maintains a roster of highly qualified medical experts drawn from Philadelphia’s six leading medical education institutions as well as specialized experts from around the country. Emphasis is placed on early case evaluation and the presentation of strong testimony at trial. GGM is known for safeguarding the confidences of medical professionals and institutions while conducting an aggressive defense practice.