Standing Up for Patients Across Michigan and Wisconsin
When a medical professional’s negligence leads to injury or death, you deserve a law firm with the experience, reputation, and compassion to uncover the truth and fight for justice. At Petrucelli & Petrucelli, we have represented victims of medical malpractice across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin for nearly five decades.
A Nationally Recognized Trial Lawyer
Vincent Petrucelli, Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers honoree since 2007, has earned a national reputation for excellence in medical malpractice and personal-injury litigation. As lead counsel in the landmark Wisconsin Supreme Court case Ferdon ex rel. Petrucelli v. Wisconsin Patients Compensation Fund (2005 WI 125), he successfully challenged unconstitutional damage caps—paving the way for fair compensation to malpractice victims statewide.
The Reality of Medical Negligence in America
Independent research by Johns Hopkins University estimates that medical errors cause more than 250,000 deaths every year, ranking as the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Studies from the American Medical Association reveal that roughly one in three healthcare providers will face a malpractice claim during their career. These statistics underscore a hard truth: avoidable mistakes are widespread, but proving malpractice requires meticulous preparation and world-class advocacy.
Our Areas of Expertise
At Petrucelli & Petrucelli, our seasoned trial team handles every form of catastrophic medical negligence, including:
- Surgical and anesthesia mistakes
- Emergency-room negligence
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis (cancer, infection, stroke, heart attack)
- Birth injuries and obstetric errors
- Pediatric and neonatal malpractice
- Nursing-home neglect and medication errors
- Spinal-cord and brain injuries
- Hospital and outpatient-surgery errors
Why Choose Petrucelli & Petrucelli
Any attorney can file a lawsuit. Few can win one. For nearly 50 years, our firm has built a record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements by combining deep medical knowledge, access to the nation’s top experts, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. We have become the go-to law firm for medical malpractice victims in the Upper Peninsula’s major communities—Iron Mountain, Marquette, Escanaba, Menominee, Houghton, Hancock, Ishpeming, and Sault Ste. Marie—and throughout Wisconsin.
What Sets Our Medical-Malpractice Practice Apart
- Experience: Over 49 years of courtroom success in Michigan and Wisconsin.
- Expert Resources: We collaborate with board-certified physicians, nurses, and economists to prove liability and quantify lifelong damages.
- Proven Results: Dozens of million-dollar verdicts and settlements in complex malpractice and birth-injury cases.
- Client Commitment: We take every case personally—our clients are treated as people, not files.
Learn More About Medical Malpractice
Explore the articles below to better understand how medical negligence occurs, how these cases are proven, and how our firm helps patients and families pursue justice across Michigan and Wisconsin.
Surgical & Emergency Room Errors
- Emergency Room Negligence
- Anesthesia Errors and Surgical Negligence
- Outpatient Surgical Center Negligence
Diagnostic & Treatment Errors
- Brain Injury and Misdiagnosis
- Stroke Cases
- Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis of Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose or Treat Infections
- Heart Attack and Pulmonary Embolism Malpractice
- Medication and Prescription Errors
- Anticoagulant Errors
General & Institutional Negligence
Understanding the Scope of Medical Malpractice
- The Alarming Reality of Medical Malpractice in America
- Understanding Medical Malpractice in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Legal Process and Key Requirements
- The Process for Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Claim
- The Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin
- The Role of Mediation & Settlement in Medical Malpractice & Federal Tort Cases
How Our Firm Handles Malpractice Cases
- About How We Handle Medical Malpractice Claims
- The Importance of Having an Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer on Your Side
- How an Upper Peninsula Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Help You
- Speak With an Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Start With a Free, Confidential Consultation
If you or a loved one has been injured by a healthcare provider’s negligence, contact Vincent Petrucelli today at (906) 265-6173 or vincent@truthfinders.com. We’ll review your medical records, consult trusted experts, and explain your rights under Michigan and Wisconsin law. There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Where We Serve Clients
Ironwood • Bessemer • Wakefield • Ontonagon • Houghton • Hancock • Calumet • Laurium • L’Anse • Baraga • Marquette • Ishpeming • Negaunee • Gwinn • Republic • Iron River • Crystal Falls • Iron Mountain • Kingsford • Norway • Escanaba • Gladstone • Manistique • Munising • Newberry • St. Ignace • Sault Ste. Marie • Menominee • Cedar River • Watersmeet • Copper Harbor • Eagle Harbor • Trenary • Bark River • Chassell • Florence (WI) • Marinette (WI) • Oconto (WI) • Green Bay (WI) • Door County (WI).
Petrucelli & Petrucelli — Fighting for Justice Across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin
