Massa Butler Giglione & Dirlam, Attorneys at Law - Pittsburgh, PA

Champions for Victims of Medical Negligence in Pittsburgh

Since 1980, Massa Butler Giglione and Dirlam has stood as a pillar of hope and justice for victims of medical negligence and their families throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding regions. This premier law firm is exclusively dedicated to the complex and challenging fields of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic personal injury. Their attorneys are not just legal practitioners; they are dedicated trial lawyers who have committed their careers to holding negligent healthcare providers and facilities accountable. The firm has a long and distinguished history of securing multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, providing clients with the financial resources necessary to cope with life-altering injuries and move forward with their lives.

Unmatched Expertise in Medical Malpractice Law

The legal team at Massa Butler Giglione and Dirlam possesses a deep and nuanced understanding of both medicine and law, a critical combination for success in these intricate cases. They meticulously investigate every claim, collaborating with a network of top medical experts to build the strongest possible case for their clients.

• Birth Injury Lawyers: Advocating for newborns who have suffered preventable injuries such as cerebral palsy or Erb's palsy due to medical negligence during labor and delivery.
• Surgical Errors: Representing patients who have been harmed by surgical mistakes, anesthesia errors, or post-operative infections.
• Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis: Fighting for individuals whose conditions worsened or became fatal due to a doctor's failure to timely and accurately diagnose an illness like cancer or stroke.
• Wrongful Death Lawyers: Providing compassionate and powerful representation for families who have lost a loved one as a result of a medical error.

Fighting for the Rights of the Elderly

The firm is a passionate advocate for the elderly and most vulnerable, aggressively pursuing claims against nursing homes and long-term care facilities that provide substandard care. They are committed to exposing neglect and abuse to ensure that residents are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

• Nursing Home Neglect: Taking action against facilities for failures that lead to bedsores, dehydration, malnutrition, and serious falls.
• Medication Errors: Holding staff accountable for dangerous medication errors, including over-medication, under-medication, or administering the wrong drugs.
• Physical and Emotional Abuse: Seeking justice for residents who have suffered physical, emotional, or financial abuse at the hands of their caregivers.

A Record of Excellence and National Recognition

The attorneys at Massa Butler Giglione and Dirlam are consistently recognized by their peers for their exceptional skill and ethical standards. Their lawyers are perennial selections to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, with some being named to the prestigious Top 50 in Pittsburgh list. Membership in the exclusive, invitation-only Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum further solidifies their standing as some of the top trial attorneys in the nation. This record of excellence ensures that every case is handled with the highest level of professional competence.

No Fee Unless We Secure a Recovery

Understanding the immense financial strain that a serious injury can cause, the firm operates on a contingency-fee basis. This means clients pay absolutely no attorney fees unless a financial recovery is made on their behalf. To help victims understand their rights, Massa Butler Giglione and Dirlam offers a free, confidential consultation to evaluate their case. This client-first approach guarantees that everyone has access to world-class legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.