Thurswell is a highly regarded expert in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.At The Thurswell Law Firm, we know that losing a loved one can cause you and your family an immenseThe Thurswell Law Firm is recognized as one of the top, successful law firms in the state of Michiga
Gerald E. Thurswell, founder of The Thurswell Law Firm, graduated with distinction from Wayne State University Law School at the age of 23. He is a highly regarded expert in medical malpractice, birth injury, and auto accident litigation. Mr. Thurswell leads a team of 14 experienced attorneys and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for injured people throughout Michigan. The Thurswell Law Firm has received the “Best Law Firms” ranking by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a metropolitan“Tier-1”firm for medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.
Mr.Thurswell has been chosen as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, Martindale-Hubble® has bestowed to Gerald Thurswell, in its 2011 edition, the “AV” Preeminent Rating, emblematic of the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Thurswell was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 for his outstanding expertise in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.* He has been selected by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan. Only five percent of the lawyers in Michigan are named by Super Lawyers. Mr. Thurswell’s achievements have been acknowledged in the Detroit Business magazine, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in American Law, and Who's Who in the Midwest.
Mr.Thurswell was the President of the Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and is a member of the American Association for Justice – Birth Trauma Litigation Group; Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association; The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers that have achieved several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board, Justice PAC, and is on the Judicial Qualifications Committee for The Michigan Association for Justice. He has served the State Bar of Michigan as an Investigator and an Arbitrator for the Attorney Grievance Board. In addition, he has served as a Hearing Panel Chairman for the State Bar Discipline Board. Mr. Thurswell is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, Mr. Thurswell is also licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, and Colorado.
Practice areas
Birth injuries are more common than most parents think. Waiting too long to perform a C-section, pulling on the baby's head or neck, not using forceps properly, failing to untangle the umbilical cord, failing to diagnose meningitis and give antibiotics timely, and failing to resuscitate the baby are all doctor errors that can result in injury or wrongful death. Some preventable birth injuries include mental retardation, erb's palsy, cerebal palsy, or developmental delays.
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If you were injured in an auto, truck, bus, or motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to collect money for medical expenses, medical equipment, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, home modifications, and funeral costs.
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Preventable medical errors kill over 98,000 people and hurt millions more every year. If someone you know has been injured or killed because a doctor or other health care professional failed to diagnose a heart attack, and failed to provide appropriate treatment, you should call a Michigan medical malpractice attorney immediately. The Thurswell Law Firm will work with you to determine whether there may be a medical malpractice claim resulting from the failure to diagnose or provide treatment.
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We represent injured victims of car, truck, bus, and motorcycle accidents, airplane crashes, ATV accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, dog bites, slip and fall accidents, swimming pool drownings, emergency room malpractice, and surgical errors. Our goal is to achieve the best possible result in the quickest and most efficient way for our clients. Our personal injury lawyers have received an AV rating, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell ®.
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Languages spoken
English, Albanian, Arabic, Spanish
The Thurswell Law Firm PLLC
1000 Town Ctr Ste 500
Southfield, MI, 48075
The Thurswell Law Firm
1000 Town Center
Suite 500
Southfield, MI, 48075
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1992 | 06/13/2022 |
CO | Active | 1990 | 06/08/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1986 | 06/08/2022 |
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 1984 | 02/24/2022 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1968 | 06/27/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Best Lawyer Medical Malpractice | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2013 |
First-Tier Rankings: Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury | U.S.News & World Report - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" | 2013 |
Best Lawyer | The Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2012 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
First-Tier Rankings: Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury | U.S.News & World Report - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Best Lawyer | The Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2011 |
First-Tier Rankings: Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury | U.S.News & World Report - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2011 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
First-Tier Rankings: Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury | U.S.News & World Report - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" | 2010 |
Best Lawyer | The Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Best Lawyer | The Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Thurswell Law Firm | 1968 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Michigan Association for Justice | Executive Board | N/A |
Justice PAC | Member | N/A |
American Associtaion for Justice | Member | N/A |
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Member | N/A |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | N/A |
The Michigan Association for Justice | Judicial Qualifications Committee | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Wayne State University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Cerebral Palsy | $11.5 Million |
Malpractice | $2.25 Million |
Auto Accident | $500,000 |
Pulmonary Embolism | $2.1 Million |
Wrong Medication | $7.25 Million |
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Pamela Mowry, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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Linda Bobrin-Plotkin, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge of the law and negotiating skills are incomparable. He is one of the foremost attorneys in handling birth trauma litigation.
Pamela Mowry, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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Linda Bobrin-Plotkin, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge of the law and negotiating skills are incomparable. He is one of the foremost attorneys in handling birth trauma litigation.
Scott Goodwin, Birth injury Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.Best of the best in the area of Birth Trauma. Jerry`s 40 years experience matters when you really need an advocate on your side. More important he`s a father and grandfather who understands your concerns. He`s the best.
Lisa Konetchy, Medical malpractice Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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Dina Zalewski, Medical malpractice Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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