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Medical Malpractice Defense
No one wants to face litigation. No one wants to navigate the confusing and often unsettling world of lawyers and judges. But sometimes litigation is unavoidable. In these cases, the skill and experience of the medical malpractice attorneys at Tiemeier & Stich is unparalleled. Effective, responsive and diligent, we have defended a wide array of cases for practitioners of many specialties, helping clients get from point A to point B in the most efficient manner possible. Sometimes that means achieving the best outcome by quickly settling a case. Other times, those results might only be won at trial. Either way, we work closely with the physicians and practices we represent, using our long-standing relationships in the medical community to retain well-known physician experts and to understand every aspect of the medical details that are involved. Greg Tiemeier, in particular, is widely known and respected around the country for his more than two decades worth of expertise and success in ophthalmology cases.
No one wants to face litigation. No one wants to navigate the confusing and often unsettling world of lawyers and judges. But sometimes litigation is unavoidable. In these cases, the skill and experience of the medical malpractice attorneys at Tiemeier & Stich is unparalleled. Effective, responsive and diligent, we have defended a wide array of cases for practitioners of many specialties, helping clients get from point A to point B in the most efficient manner possible. Sometimes that means achieving the best outcome by quickly settling a case. Other times, those results might only be won at trial. Either way, we work closely with the physicians and practices we represent, using our long-standing relationships in the medical community to retain well-known physician experts and to understand every aspect of the medical details that are involved. Greg Tiemeier, in particular, is widely known and respected around the country for his more than two decades worth of expertise and success in ophthalmology cases.
Recent Results
Withers v. Andersen. Lead counsel with Dan Mauk in failure to diagnose epidural hematoma on MRI, resulting in partial paralysis. Two-week trial before Judge Cross in Arapahoe County resulted in defense verdict. Plaintiff’s counsel Penelope Clor and Mike Kane. September 26 to October 8, 2015.
Barrett v. Roe. Solo trial defending Dr. Roe in alleged failure to promptly treat retained lens fragment after complicated cataract (4+) surgery. One-week trial before Judge Jones in Denver District Court resulted in defense verdict. Plaintiff’s counsel Jerome V. Porter. June 15-19, 2015.
McGill v. Battenhouse. Lead defense counsel with Dan Mauk and Co-defense counsel Writer Mott and Rebecca Klymkowski of Arapahoe County Attorney’s office in prison health case, failure to diagnose pontine stroke. Two-week trial before Judge Jackson in Federal District Court resulted in $12 million verdict for plaintiff (the matter was resolved after trial pursuant to agreement). Erika Grossman, Anna Holland Edwards, plaintiff’s counsel. December 1-12, 2014.
Moore v. Richheimer. Solo trial defending Dr. Richheimer in alleged failure to timely diagnose retinal detachment following cataract surgery, resulting in complete vision loss in one eye. One-week trial before Judge Eliff in Denver District Court resulted in defense verdict. Jeremy Cave, plaintiff’s attorney. September 3-9, 2013.
Czarniak v. 20/20 Institute. Co-Counsel with Scott Lassater and Randy Sego defending 20/20 Institute in case alleging malpractice for entering wrong data in the excimer laser (increasing the astigmatism to +7.00), and an advertising claim for violation of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Negligence was admitted for the incorrect data entry, but damages and the fraudulent advertising claim were disputed. Plaintiff’s lowest settlement demand before and during trial was $1.0 million. Two-week jury trial before Judge Matsch in Federal District Court in Denver resulted in a $66,030 award to the plaintiff on the admitted negligence claim. Verdict for 20/20 on the fraudulent advertising claim. Todd Krouner, Dianne Carlino and Keith Cross, Plaintiff’s attorneys. April 29- June 9, 2013.
In November of 2012, Mr. Tiemeier defended an ophthalmologist and optometrist for alleged failure to diagnose and delay in referral of a pituitary tumor in a 44-year-old-man, resulting in apoplexy and bilateral blindness. After a two week trial in El Paso County District Court, the jury returned a complete defense verdict within two hours.
In May of 2012, Mr. Tiemeier successfully defended an urgent care physician for alleged negligence in failing to properly and timely treat and refer an eye ulcer which developed into a corneal infection requiring corneal transplant. After a 7-day trial in Douglas County District Court, the jury found in favor of the defendant.
In January of 2012, a patient litigated a case against a Family Practice specialist for severe postpartum hemorrhage resulting in mother’s cardiac arrest and subsequent coma, with resulting brain injuries. The hospital settled prior to trial. The plaintiff alleged failure to provide proper prenatal care, asses as “high-risk” patient, properly and timely treat the uterine bleeding and obtain consultation and referral to obstetrician/gynecologist. Mr. Tiemeier successfully defended this two week jury trial in Adams County District Court.
In April of 2009, an unhappy LASIK patient litigated a case against an ophthalmologist, with Mr. Tiemeier defending. After a one week trial in Denver County, the jury returned a defense verdict in under 25 minutes. The Judge awarded costs, which were collected.
In August of 2008, Mr. Tiemeier successfully defended a local ophthalmologist in an action brought by a patient after an unsuccesful retrobulbar injection prior to cataract surgery. The Douglas County jury returned a defense verdict for his client in 22 minutes, and costs were awarded against the plaintiff in excess of $30,000.