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Every medical malpractice case starts with a simple truth: someone went in for help and came out with a life turned upside down. At Duffy & Duffy, we see these stories every day, and they are the reason Michael Duffy has spent his career pushing hospitals, physicians, and entire health systems to face the harm caused by preventable mistakes.
Michael grew up around medicine and law long before he stepped into a courtroom. His father, a well-known trial lawyer, used to hand him Gray’s Anatomy instead of bedtime stories. That early exposure eventually shaped the way he approaches malpractice cases, not just as legal disputes, but as moments where a patient’s future hangs in the balance.
Over the years, that perspective has helped build Duffy & Duffy into one of the most established medical malpractice and personal injury firms in the region. But what drives the team here is not the size of the practice. It is the impact their cases leave behind. Esquire Bank has helped Duffy & Duffy pursue justice for our clients.
One case that still stands out involved a high-risk delivery. The hospital insisted their neonatologist was “on call.” In reality, the doctor was asleep at home, and a newborn lost precious minutes of care at the very moment it mattered most.
The hospital defended that setup as the standard. Michael and the firm pushed back, arguing that newborns in distress deserve an actual doctor on duty, not one who arrives half an hour later. The result was more than a verdict. The hospital changed its policy so a neonatologist is now physically present overnight when emergencies happen. That shift protects every family that walks through those doors today.
Another client arrived at the ER showing clear signs of a stroke. Instead of immediate treatment, he sat in a waiting room for hours. The opportunity to administer a clot-busting medication came and went, and his life veered off course.
After the case was resolved, he managed to rebuild. He bought a home, went back to school, and trained to become a nurse. The case did not just bring compensation. It allowed him to reclaim his independence and purpose.
People often assume medical malpractice is mainly about money. In truth, it is about accountability and prevention. These cases take years. They require medical experts, detailed investigations, and constant pressure. But when a case forces a hospital to update a protocol, or helps a family stay afloat after a devastating injury, the work feels worth it.
If you or a loved one believes something went wrong with your medical care, you do not need to sort through the confusion alone. Duffy & Duffy is here to listen, explain your options, and guide you toward answers.
A conversation with our team is free, and it might be the first step toward getting the clarity and justice you deserve.
No. Our injury cases are handled on a contingent retainer. You pay nothing upfront, and we recover attorney’s fees only if your litigation is successful. We don’t bill by the hour. You don’t need to worry about running up a large attorney’s bill before you see any recovery for your injuries.
Yes. Our firm is dedicated to creating a strong relationship with our clients, beginning with keeping your information and consultation confidential.
Each case we encounter is carefully screened and evidence scrutinized to make sure the claim is meritorious and may be successful at trial. We will perform an investigation, and then our partners make a final decision on whether to take on a case.
