Michigan has released the inflation-adjusted medical malpractice damages caps for 2026: High Cap = $1,065,000 Low Cap = $596,400 In this article, we explain what the caps are and how this can affect your medical malpractice settlement or trial recovery. Medical malpractice claims in the state of Michigan are complicated. Medical negligence lawsuits have very […]
Learn More >Choosing the right medical malpractice lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make after serious medical negligence or birth injury experience. Michigan medical malpractice cases are complex, highly technical, and governed by strict procedural rules. The attorney you choose can determine whether your case moves forward—or never gets off the ground. Below […]
Learn More >Pregnancy and Labor are deeply personal, emotional experiences. Rightfully, mothers and families place a great amount of trust in their medical teams during labor and delivery. During this time, one of the most important tools used to protect both mother and baby is fetal monitoring. Fetal monitoring allows healthcare providers to watch how a baby is responding to […]
Learn More >Injured After a Sono Bello ® Procedure? What Patients Need to Know Cosmetic surgery is often marketed by companies like Sono Bello as safe, simple, and life-changing. But when careless practices, profit-driven systems, or inadequate medical oversight intersect with surgery, the results can be devastating. At Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, our Michigan medical malpractice attorneys represent patients who have […]
Learn More >A Glimpse into Your Free Case Review with Hoffer & Sheremet As Top Medical Malpractice Lawyers, we understand that reaching out to a medical malpractice attorney can feel overwhelming—especially if you are still coping with physical pain, emotional distress, or uncertainty about what went wrong. Many people worry they won’t know what to say, won’t have the right […]
Learn More >At Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, we believe deeply in the value of education and take pride in our ability to give back. In that spirit, we launched the Empowering Education Scholarship. This was our first year, and we received over a thousand submissions! Applicants were able to choose from several writing prompts, but the one most near and […]
Learn More >As the top medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan, we understand lawsuits aren’t limited to doctors and nurses. When malpractice in hospitals occurs, the hospital itself can also be sued if they are partly at fault for negligence. Hospital negligence, or hospital malpractice, is a form of medical malpractice. How can patients protect themselves from hospital negligence? The Leapfrog Group places […]
Learn More >After experiencing Medical Malpractice, rarely is just the body affected. With decades of expertise in serving as Medical Malpractice lawyers in Michigan, at Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, we have seen how Medical Malpractice can affect lives in a single moment. Whether it’s a missed diagnosis, a medication error, or a treatment gone awry, the impact ripples through every part of life—especially mental health. If you feel weighed down or overwhelmed by […]
Learn More >Fourth Year of Recognition Amongst Top Medical Malpractice Lawyers The 2025 edition of Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers Ranking included both founding partners at Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, a leading Michigan Med Mal law firm. Stephanie Hoffer & Aubri Sheremet were both listed as top lawyers for Medical Malpractice, an area where they have built a reputation as some of the top med mal lawyers in Michigan. […]
Learn More >When patients arrive at an emergency department (ED), they rely on trained medical professionals to quickly assess the urgency of their condition. This initial assessment process—triage—determines how soon a patient will be evaluated and treated. But when triage errors occur, the consequences can be catastrophic. At Hoffer & Sheremet, PLC, we have seen firsthand how […]
Learn More >As part of our Case Study series, we will now look at something that unfortunately occurs too often to our loved ones who live in nursing homes – patient falls. Patient Falls in Nursing Homes: Why They Are Often Negligent Falls are one of the most common and most dangerous events in nursing homes. For […]
Learn More >Welcome to our new Case Study series! In this series, we will focus on common types of cases we see and include real world examples. Once of the most common malpractice cases is misdiagnosis and delay of correct diagnosis in the emergency department. Holding Emergency Departments Accountable for Diagnostic Errors When you go to the […]
Learn More >When parents prepare for the arrival of a baby, they imagine a future filled with love, growth, and milestones. But when a severe birth injury occurs, everything changes in an instant. Families often find themselves thrust into a world of uncertainty — juggling medical care, legal questions, financial strain, and the emotional weight of what […]
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