Gabriel Stoops – When 24 Hours Can’t Wait a Week: A $1.2M Med Mal Verdict

Gabriel Stoops secured a $1.2 million verdict in his first lead civil jury trial, a medical malpractice case that other firms had turned down due to weak economic damages and high risk. His client underwent routine PRK eye surgery to improve her vision, but when she developed pain and progressive vision loss three days later, her surgeon's office ignored her pleas for help. With the defense declining settlement offers, Gabriel – who started his firm in his mom's basement – invested everything into the case. “This could be a movie,” says host Keith Fuicelli as he unpacks the high stakes, incredible odds, and ultimate victory.Learn More and Connect with Colorado Trial Lawyers☑️ Gabriel Stoops | LinkedIn☑️ Stoops Law Group☑️ Keith Fuicelli | LinkedIn☑️ Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers Website☑️ Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotGabriel was inspired to pursue law by hearing his father's medical malpractice stories at the dinner table as a youth.When a summer associate role at a big Houston firm didn’t turn into a permanent job, Gabriel did contract work and eventually started his own firm in his mom's basement.Gabriel's client underwent routine PRK eye surgery, but three days later developed excruciating pain and vision loss in both eyes. The surgeon's office ignored her desperate calls for help and didn't see her until a full week after surgery.The surgeon didn’t start antibiotics to treat the client’s eye infection soon enough, which led Gabriel to his case theme that “when you only have 24 hours, it can’t wait a week.”The defense offered only not to pursue the client's costs if Gabriel dismissed the case before trial.Gabriel had two experts: an economist who developed a vocational economic assessment and a life care planner who accounted for what his client would need going forward.Most of the $1.2 million verdict were economic damages for the client’s life care plan and reduced earning capacity.The information contained in this podcast is not intended to be taken as legal advice. The information provided by Fuicelli & Lee is intended to provide general information regarding comprehensive injury and accident attorney services for clients in the state of Colorado.