Trial-Ready Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT

Steele Adams Hosman is a Salt Lake City medical malpractice law firm representing patients and families harmed by medical negligence throughout Utah. Our medical malpractice attorneys, Justin Hosman, Jeff Steele, and Chase Adams, work with qualified medical experts to investigate misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and other preventable errors. If a doctor, nurse, or hospital failed to meet the standard of care, you may be entitled to compensation. 

Medical malpractice can result in severe injuries, permanent disabilities, worsening medical conditions, and even wrongful death. Victims often face additional surgeries, prolonged recovery periods, emotional trauma, and significant financial hardship because of preventable medical errors.

We offer free initial consultations and contingency fees, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case. Contact us today at (801) 816-3999 or contact us online using our secure submission form.

What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice Claims

Not every poor medical outcome qualifies as malpractice. Medicine is complex, and even skilled healthcare providers cannot guarantee perfect results.

However, when a healthcare professional fails to provide treatment that meets accepted medical standards and a patient suffers harm as a result, medical malpractice may have occurred.

Medical malpractice cases often involve:

  • Misdiagnosis
  • Delayed diagnosis
  • Surgical errors
  • Medication mistakes
  • Birth injuries
  • Emergency room negligence
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Failure to treat
  • Hospital negligence
  • Nursing negligence

These cases can be highly technical and often require extensive investigation and expert testimony.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s actions fall below the accepted standard of care and directly cause injury to a patient.

To establish a medical malpractice claim, it is typically necessary to demonstrate:

  • A provider-patient relationship existed
  • The provider owed a duty of care
  • The provider breached the applicable standard of care
  • The breach caused injury
  • The patient suffered damages

Because these elements often require expert analysis, medical malpractice claims are among the most complex personal injury cases.

Medical Negligence vs. Medical Malpractice

The terms are often used interchangeably. Medical negligence is the failure to provide the care a reasonably careful provider would have given. When that negligence injures a patient, it becomes the basis of a medical malpractice claim. A medical negligence attorney can review your records and tell you whether what happened crosses that line.

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Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Medical malpractice can occur in virtually any healthcare setting when a provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care. At our firm, we represent patients and families harmed by many forms of medical negligence, including the following:

Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

A missed, incorrect, or delayed diagnosis can prevent patients from receiving timely treatment, allowing a medical condition to worsen unnecessarily. We handle cases involving:

  • Cancer misdiagnosis
  • Stroke misdiagnosis
  • Heart attack misdiagnosis
  • Infections
  • Internal injuries

Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes can have life-altering consequences. When preventable errors occur before, during, or after surgery, patients may suffer serious complications that require additional treatment. Examples include:

  • Wrong-site surgery
  • Surgery performed on the wrong patient
  • Retained surgical instruments
  • Organ damage
  • Nerve injuries

Medication Errors

Medication mistakes can occur at any stage of the prescribing or administration process. Common cases include:

  • Incorrect prescriptions
  • Wrong dosage administration
  • Failure to identify dangerous drug interactions
  • Pharmacy errors

Birth Injuries

Negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can result in serious injuries to both the mother and the child. Our firm represents families affected by preventable birth-related medical errors.

Anesthesia Errors

Errors involving anesthesia can lead to severe complications, including brain damage, cardiac injuries, permanent disability, or wrongful death.

Hospital Negligence

Hospitals and healthcare facilities have a duty to provide safe, appropriate care. We handle claims involving:

  • Inadequate staffing
  • Failure to properly supervise patients
  • Infection prevention and control failures
  • Emergency room negligence

If you or a loved one suffered harm because of a healthcare provider’s negligence, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

How Utah Law Impacts Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice claims involve unique legal requirements under Utah law.

Statute of Limitations

  • Under the Utah Health Care Malpractice Act, claims generally must be filed within two years of discovering the injury, with a four-year outer limit (Utah Code § 78B-3-404).
  • A Notice of Intent to Commence Action must be served on the provider before suing, along with a prelitigation panel review request (Utah Code § 78B-3-412 et seq.).
  • A statutory cap applies to non-economic damages (Utah Code § 78B-3-410).
  • Claims against government-run facilities have shorter notice requirements under the Governmental Immunity Act.

Expert Review Requirements

Medical malpractice cases often require review and testimony from qualified medical experts.

Expert analysis may be necessary to establish:

  • The applicable standard of care
  • How the provider deviated from that standard
  • How the negligence caused injury

Complex Evidence Requirements

Medical malpractice cases frequently involve extensive review of:

  • Medical records
  • Treatment histories
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Hospital policies
  • Expert opinions

Why Medical Malpractice Cases Are Different From Other Injury Claims

Unlike a typical car accident case, medical malpractice claims often involve highly technical issues.

Challenges may include:

  • Complex medical terminology
  • Conflicting expert opinions
  • Extensive records review
  • Multiple responsible parties
  • Aggressive defense strategies

Healthcare providers and insurance companies often have substantial legal resources dedicated to defending these claims.

This makes experienced legal representation especially important.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.

Medical Expenses

These may include:

  • Corrective procedures
  • Additional surgeries
  • Rehabilitation
  • Hospitalization
  • Future medical treatment

Lost Income

Victims may recover compensation for:

  • Missed work
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Future lost earnings

Pain and Suffering

Medical negligence often causes significant physical and emotional hardship.

Disability and Disfigurement

Permanent injuries may substantially affect a victim’s quality of life.

Wrongful Death Damages

Families who lose loved ones because of medical negligence may have legal options through a wrongful death claim.

Common Challenges Patients Face After Medical Negligence

Victims often encounter numerous obstacles when pursuing justice.

These may include:

  • Difficulty obtaining records
  • Complex medical issues
  • Insurance disputes
  • Multiple providers involved
  • Long recovery periods
  • Financial stress

Many patients are unsure whether what happened qualifies as malpractice.

A thorough case evaluation can help answer those questions.

Your future deserves protection. Contact Steele Adams Hosman today for a free consultation.

Why Choose Steele Adams Hosman as Your Salt Lake City Medical Malpractice Law Firm

When you are dealing with the consequences of medical malpractice, choosing the right legal team matters. Steele Adams Hosman combines proven results, a strong network of medical and legal experts, extensive trial experience, and accomplished attorneys to build strong cases for clients throughout Salt Lake City and Utah.

Proven Results in Medical Malpractice Cases

Our attorneys have secured significant settlements and verdicts for clients who suffered serious injuries due to medical negligence. We pursue the compensation our clients need for medical expenses, lost income, ongoing care, and other damages.

Access to Medical and Legal Experts

Medical malpractice cases often require detailed analysis of medical records, treatment decisions, and the applicable standard of care. We work with qualified medical experts and other specialists to help establish negligence and demonstrate the full impact of an injury.

Extensive Trial Experience

Medical malpractice cases can be complex and heavily contested. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom and trial experience and prepare each case with the level of detail and attention needed to pursue a strong outcome, whether through settlement or at trial.

Experienced, Accomplished Attorneys

Steele Adams Hosman brings together experienced attorneys with strong legal credentials and a track record of handling complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Our team understands the legal and medical issues involved and works to protect each client’s interests throughout the process.

LET OUR FIRM FIGHT FOR YOU

We’ve helped Utah families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Let Steele Adams Hosman help you pursue accountability and compensation after medical negligence.

GET STARTED WITH A FREE CASE EVALUATION TODAY; CALL (801) 816-3999  There are absolutely no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. We do not charge anything for initial consultations and can assist you in Spanish if necessary.

What Should You Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice?

Important Steps to Protect Your Rights

  • Seek appropriate medical treatment.
  • Obtain copies of medical records.
  • Follow treatment recommendations.
  • Document symptoms and complications.
  • Preserve bills and expenses.
  • Avoid signing documents without review.
  • Contact an experienced attorney.

Prompt action can help preserve evidence and strengthen a potential claim.

Settlement vs. Trial in Medical Malpractice Cases

Many medical malpractice claims settle before trial.

However, litigation may become necessary when:

  • Liability is disputed
  • Expert opinions conflict
  • Damages are substantial
  • Settlement offers are inadequate

Steele Adams Hosman helps clients understand their options while pursuing the strongest possible outcome.

Why Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Early Matters

Early legal involvement can help:

  • Preserve critical evidence
  • Secure expert review
  • Meet legal deadlines
  • Identify responsible parties
  • Protect your rights throughout the process

Because medical malpractice claims are often highly time-sensitive and evidence-intensive, early action is important.

Let Us Fight For the Recovery You Deserve

Millions Recovered for Our Clients

Millions recovered in the last year alone. We do what it takes to get the best possible outcome for all our clients.

Medical Malpractice
$775,000

Our attorneys tripled the initial offer in this case.
Jury Trial
$2.8 MILLION

Trial verdict in excess of $2.8 Million.
Motion for Summary Judgment
$800,000

Judgment for $800,000.
Motor Vehicle Crash
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT

Our team settled this case for 4x the insurance policy limits.

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet accepted standards of care and causes injury to a patient.

In some situations, hospitals may be liable for negligence committed by employees or related institutional failures.

The applicable deadline depends on the circumstances. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible.

To prove medical malpractice in Utah, you generally must show that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that this failure caused your injury. Medical expert review is often required.

A detailed review of your medical records and circumstances is typically necessary to determine whether malpractice occurred.

Medical malpractice claims in Utah are subject to specific filing deadlines. Because the applicable deadline depends on the circumstances of your case, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Most medical malpractice cases require expert testimony to establish negligence and causation.

The value of a medical malpractice case depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Every case is unique, so an attorney can evaluate your claim based on its specific facts.

What Our clients are saying

The Opinions that Matter Most

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Brandon Boyce

24 days ago

Justin Hosman really helped me out and have me great advice and what I should do next in my legal battle when no other attorney would he's awesome!

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Meredith Nilsen

1 month ago

Justin responded almost immediately when I reached out and offered to get on a call right away. He clearly knows his stuff, asked the right questions, and actually dug into the details of my situation. He also patiently answered my million questions along the way. Responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Highly recommend.

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Aldin Falcon

2 months ago

Justin Hosman and the team at Steele Adams Hosman provided clear guidance and strong representation throughout my case. Their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best outcome made all the difference in my personal injury case. Can't recommend them enough for anyone looking for the best injury lawyer in ogden!

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Shayan Zolghadr

3 months ago

I cannot recommend Mikayla Shaw highly enough. After being involved in a car accident, I was overwhelmed by the insurance process and everything that came with it. Mikayla took care of everything on my behalf, making the entire experience as stress-free as possible. She was incredibly responsive throughout the case, always available to answer questions and provide updates. More importantly, she genuinely cared about my well-being and made me feel supported every step of the way. Thanks to her hard work and expertise, she was able to secure the full insurance settlement payout within one year of the accident. Her professionalism, dedication, and compassion exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for an attorney who will fight for you while treating you like a person rather than just another case, I highly recommend Mikayla Shaw.

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Alex Edwards

3 months ago

They have been helping my family, and we couldn't be happier with the service we've received. Their expertise, professionalism, and willingness to help have been outstanding. Thank you for everything you do! Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Emilie Davis

4 months ago

No one wants to be in a situation where they need a personal injury attorney. My siblings and I found ourselves in such a situation last year (August 2025) when our mother was struck and killed in a pedestrian auto accident. We didn’t know what to do or how to navigate the world of insurance claims and/or a possible lawsuit. Luckily, I already had trusted friends at Steele Adams Hosman and knew who to call. They handled everything with such grace and compassion and kindness. The case just closed and we can’t be more grateful for their help. If you’re looking for a team that 1) knows what they’re doing, and 2) handles your case with professionalism and care, Steele Adams Hosman is a great option.

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Arianna Briceño

4 months ago

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Stacie

4 months ago

Justin is exceptional! I am incredibly grateful for his knowledge and professionalism, he stepped into a situation that has been incredibly challenging and stressful,the help he has offered has been above and beyond anything I could have asked for. It is rare to fine someone who is willing to help without expecting much in return, I highly recommend Justin Hosman to anyone looking for an attorney who truly cares about doing the right thing for his client!

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Tera Shoop

4 months ago

Steele Adams is a great firm. The experience after an accident is top notch and amazing.

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Andrew Mullen

4 months ago

Met with Rhett Hosman about 3-4 weeks ago, he’s genuine, personable, and knowledgeable. Appreciate the time spent.

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Ana Robles

5 months ago

Their warmth, hospitality and kind customer service is what makes them stand out!

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Jennifer Sánchez Robles

5 months ago

Steele Adams Hosman is the best personal injury law firm in Utah, without a doubt.

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Johan Sanchez

5 months ago

This law firm truly cares about their clients and always fights for the best outcomes!

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P. Steve Perko

6 months ago

Great group of people to work with. Professional, courteous and 100% customer satisfaction. Thank you!

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Misty Shields

6 months ago

Karen is incredible. She goes above and beyond and cares about the details which is what you want

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Tanisia Davis

6 months ago

I cannot recommend this firm enough! The whole team at Steele Adams Hosman goes above and beyond for all of their clients, turning a stressful situation into a manageable one. They truly care about their clients and ensure you get the best result possible. They are attentive, caring, and professional. 5 stars!

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Shayne Williams

6 months ago

Solid professionals would recommend them to anyone.

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Ross Pope

6 months ago

They have beeb great to work with. We havenot settled yet, but am sure it will work out great

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