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Top 10 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Arlington, TX
Texas medical malpractice cases are some of the hardest injury claims to win, and the rules are stacked against patients. You have two years to file, you must serve a sworn expert report within 120 days, and non-economic damages against a doctor are capped at $250,000. The lawyers below handle these cases for a living.
Updated January 17, 202612 min readEditorially independent
If a doctor, surgeon, hospital, or nursing home in Arlington caused you or a family member serious harm, you are likely dealing with two things at once: a medical injury that is not getting better, and a system that does not make it easy to hold anyone accountable. Texas passed some of the strictest medical malpractice rules in the country in 2003, and they shape every case in Arlington and across Tarrant County.
Here is what that means in practice. You generally have two years from the date of the negligent care to file suit. Within 120 days of the defendant answering, your lawyer must serve a written report from a qualified medical expert spelling out how the standard of care was breached. Miss that deadline and the case is dismissed, full stop. And even on a winning case, Texas caps non-economic damages (pain, suffering, disfigurement) at $250,000 against a physician, with separate caps for hospitals.
That is why the right lawyer matters more here than in almost any other kind of injury case. You want a firm that has the financial muscle to front five and six figures in expert costs, the relationships to get credible specialists to write reports, and the discipline to walk away from a case that the evidence will not support. Arlington medical malpractice is handled by a small, specialized group of firms. We verified the ones below through legal directories and their own published case records.
A note on scope: medical malpractice is a narrow, expensive specialty, and many of the firms serving Arlington patients are based across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex or maintain an Arlington office. We confirmed each firm has a real, active medical negligence practice that takes Arlington-area cases. We list the seven we could fully verify rather than pad the list.
How we picked these 7: We cross-referenced peer rankings and directories (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Justia, Expertise.com, FindLaw) and each firm's own published practice pages. Every firm below appeared in at least two independent sources and has a verifiable Arlington-area medical malpractice practice. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
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Queenan Law Firm, P.C.
Arlington, TXFounded 1995
Practice focus: Medical negligence, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injury, nursing home neglect
A long-running Arlington personal injury firm led by founding attorney M. Kevin Queenan. The firm handles injuries caused by negligent or reckless care from physicians, nurses, dentists, and care facilities, and has operated out of Arlington since 1995.
Why they made the list: One of the few medical malpractice practices physically based in Arlington, listed in both the Justia and Expertise.com medical malpractice directories.
Fee structure
Contingency - typically 33%-40%, no fee unless they recover
Practice focus: Birth injury (cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy), surgical and delivery negligence
An Arlington-based firm that represents families dealing with birth injuries caused by negligence during labor and delivery, including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy, alongside a broader injury practice.
Why they made the list: Arlington-headquartered firm with a published birth-injury and medical-negligence practice and strong local review presence.
Fee structure
Contingency for injury matters - no fee unless they recover
Practice focus: Medical malpractice, hospital negligence, catastrophic injury
A large Texas firm with an Arlington office and more than 40 years of experience representing people injured by wrongful acts, including medical malpractice victims. Multiple offices across the Metroplex give it the staffing to handle document-heavy hospital cases.
Why they made the list: Established 1982 with a staffed Arlington office; listed across major legal directories for malpractice and injury work.
Practice focus: Medical malpractice and serious personal injury
A personal injury firm representing clients who need a medical malpractice attorney in the Arlington area. Randall D. Moore is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential only a small share of Texas lawyers hold.
Why they made the list: Board certification in personal injury trial law plus an Arlington-area malpractice practice listed in the Justia directory.
Practice focus: Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, anesthesia and birth injury cases
A Texas firm concentrated on medical malpractice, led by attorney Tommy Hastings, that has recovered millions for victims of medical negligence through verdicts and settlements across the state, including the Arlington area. The firm maintains an Arlington practice page and takes Tarrant County cases.
Why they made the list: A dedicated medical malpractice practice (rather than a general injury firm) with a documented record of malpractice verdicts statewide.
Serves Arlington & DFWFounder is a former hospital administrator
Practice focus: Birth injury, surgical and post-operative errors, hospital negligence
A medical malpractice firm that serves Arlington, Irving, and Grand Prairie. Founder Robert Painter is a former hospital administrator, which gives the firm an inside view of how hospitals document care and where the standard of care breaks down.
Why they made the list: Health-administration background plus a focused malpractice and birth-injury practice covering the Arlington area.
Serves Arlington, TXTrial-ready malpractice practice
Practice focus: Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical, ER, anesthesia and medication errors
A Texas medical malpractice practice that represents victims of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, surgical and ER errors, anesthesia and medication mistakes, birth injuries, and hospital-acquired infections, with trial-ready representation for Arlington-area patients.
Why they made the list: Broad malpractice subject-matter coverage and a trial posture, listed in Texas malpractice directories.
Tell us what happened and we will match you with a vetted Arlington-area medical malpractice attorney. Free, confidential, no obligation - and remember the two-year filing clock is already running.
How to choose between them in Arlington
Ask how many medical malpractice cases they actually take to trial. Many injury firms advertise malpractice but settle the easy ones and refer the hard ones out. You want a firm that has tried these cases, because the expert-report rules and damage caps reward firms that hospitals know will go the distance.
Confirm they will front the expert costs. Texas requires a qualified expert report within 120 days, and a serious case can need several specialists. A real malpractice firm advances those costs - sometimes $50,000 or more - and recovers them only if you win. If a firm asks you to pay experts up front, keep looking.
Bring the two-year deadline up first. The statute of limitations is generally two years from the negligent care, and the expert-report deadline runs from the defendant's answer. Ask the firm to confirm your deadlines in writing at the first meeting.
Make sure they understand the damage caps. A lawyer who promises a huge pain-and-suffering number without mentioning the $250,000 non-economic cap against a physician is either inexperienced or overselling. The real money in Texas cases is usually in proven economic losses - lost earnings, future medical care - so you want a firm that knows how to build and prove those.
What medical malpractice help typically costs in Arlington
Arlington medical malpractice firms almost always work on contingency, so your costs depend on the outcome rather than an hourly bill:
Initial case review. Free at every firm on this list. Bring your records and a timeline.
Contingency fee. Typically 33%-40% of the recovery, often rising if the case is filed in court or goes to trial. Get the exact percentages in writing.
Expert and case costs. Advanced by the firm and repaid from the recovery. Medical experts, records, and depositions commonly run $25,000-$100,000+ on a contested case.
Texas non-economic damage cap. $250,000 against a physician or individual provider; separate caps apply to hospitals and facilities. Economic damages (lost wages, future care) are not capped.
No firm can promise a settlement figure. Texas caps and the expert-report requirement mean some genuinely bad outcomes still do not support a viable claim - an honest firm will tell you that at the first meeting.
How long it takes
Medical malpractice is a long road. Plan for the case to outlast your recovery:
Investigation and expert review. 2-6 months to gather records and get a qualified expert to confirm the standard of care was breached before anyone files.
Filing and the 120-day report. Suit is filed within the two-year window; the expert report must be served within 120 days of the defendant's answer or the case is dismissed.
Discovery and depositions. Roughly 12-24 months of records, written questions, and sworn testimony from providers and experts.
Mediation, settlement, or trial. Most cases settle during or after discovery; the ones that try can run two to four years from start to verdict.
Red flags to watch for when hiring a medical malpractice lawyer in Arlington
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can promise a specific result. If a firm guarantees a win, a number, or a court ruling, walk away.
The disappearing senior partner. You meet a named partner at intake, then never hear from them again while an unsupervised junior runs the file. Ask in writing who handles your matter day to day.
Pressure to sign on the spot. Reputable firms give you the engagement letter in writing and time to read it. High-pressure intake is a volume-mill signal.
No verifiable track record. Look for named results, peer rankings, board certifications, or bar recognition — not "we have helped thousands of clients."
Vague fees. Every legitimate firm will put the fee structure, what is covered, and what triggers extra charges in a written engagement letter.
10 questions to ask in your free consultation
Most of the firms on this list offer a free or low-cost initial call. Use it. Bring a written list and write down the answers, then compare across two or three firms before you sign anything.
Who, specifically, will handle my matter day to day? Get a name and a direct email, not just the firm.
How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? You want a number, not a brochure line.
What is your fee, and what does it cover? Get the structure in writing before you sign.
What out-of-pocket costs am I responsible for, and when? Filing fees, records, and experts add up - ask now.
What is the realistic range of outcomes? A good lawyer gives a range; a weak one promises the high end.
How long will this take? An honest estimate, with the assumptions stated.
What is my deadline, and is it at risk? Many medical malpractice matters carry hard filing deadlines.
How often will I hear from you? Set the communication cadence now.
What can I do to help my own case? The best lawyers will give you homework.
What is the worst-case outcome? A lawyer who refuses to discuss downside risk is selling you something.
What to bring to your Arlington consultation
You will get more out of the first call if you arrive organized. For most medical malpractice matters, gather:
A short written timeline. Dates, names, and what happened, in order.
The key documents. Any contracts, letters, agreements, court orders, or filings you have received.
Your correspondence. Relevant emails, texts, or messages - and do not delete anything.
Any deadlines you know about. A court date, a signing deadline, or an agency notice.
Your questions. The 10 above are a good place to start.
If you are not sure whether something is relevant, bring it anyway. It is easier for a lawyer to set aside what does not matter than to chase down what you left at home.
Talk to a vetted Medical Malpractice attorney in Arlington
Tell us about your situation. We'll match you with one of these firms or a similar one. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Frequently asked questions about medical malpractice lawyers in Arlington
How long do I have to sue for medical malpractice in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of the negligent treatment, with a hard 10-year outer limit (statute of repose). There are narrow exceptions, so talk to a lawyer immediately - waiting can cost you the case.
What is the expert report rule everyone mentions?
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 74 requires you to serve a written report from a qualified medical expert within 120 days of the defendant filing its answer. The report must explain how the provider breached the standard of care and how that caused your injury. No report, no case.
Is there a cap on what I can recover?
Texas caps non-economic damages - pain, suffering, disfigurement - at $250,000 against a physician or individual provider, with separate caps for hospitals and facilities. Economic damages like lost income and future medical care are not capped.
What does it cost to hire an Arlington malpractice lawyer?
Almost always nothing up front. These firms work on contingency, take 33%-40% of the recovery, and advance the expert and litigation costs, which they recover only if you win.
Do I have a case if the treatment just did not work?
Not necessarily. Medicine carries risk, and a bad outcome alone is not malpractice. You have a claim only if a provider fell below the accepted standard of care and that failure caused your injury. An expert review settles the question.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
All your medical records and bills, a written timeline of what happened, the names of the providers and facilities involved, and any correspondence. Do not sign anything from the hospital or its insurer first.
One last thing. Choosing a lawyer is personal. Read the reviews. Call two or three firms before you sign. Ask each one: How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? The answer tells you a lot. — The LawFirmSquare team
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