David Wesley Sumner

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David Wesley Sumner is a distinguished attorney based in Tucson, AZ, with an impressive career spanning over 46 years, including more than 40 years dedicated to medical malpractice litigation. As the founder of Sumner Medical Law, David specializes exclusively in medical malpractice cases, leveraging his extensive experience to advocate for severely injured patients and their families. David's unique perspective stems from his background in defending medical malpractice cases against government entities and prestigious institutions such as The Cleveland Clinic. This experience equips him with invaluable insights into the complexities of medical negligence litigation. He has a particular focus on birth injury cases, although his expertise encompasses all facets of medical negligence, wrongful death, and personal injury claims involving physicians, specialists, hospitals, nurses, therapists, and nursing homes. Notably, David served as the lead attorney at the Pentagon, where he managed the defense of medical malpractice cases related to Army hospitals and clinics. This role further expanded his proficiency in handling cases filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, particularly those concerning substandard care at military and VA medical centers. Licensed in seven states, David brings a wealth of knowledge and a broad base of experience to his practice, enabling him to effectively navigate the intricacies of medical malpractice litigation across state lines. His commitment to securing justice for his clients, combined with his extensive legal acumen, makes him a formidable advocate in the field of medical negligence law.

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