For over three decades, NMMAA has stood at the intersection of healthcare accountability and patient rights — empowering individuals and families to demand the justice they deserve.
The National Medical Malpractice Advocacy Association was founded with a singular mission: to ensure that no victim of medical negligence faces the system alone.
Every year, millions of Americans suffer preventable harm at the hands of healthcare providers — and the laws in many states are specifically designed to protect those who cause the harm, not the patients who suffer it.
NMMAA was created to change that. We provide education, advocacy, legal connections, and a powerful community for anyone navigating the devastating consequences of medical malpractice. We believe that accountability in healthcare is not just a legal issue — it is a matter of public safety and human dignity.
Over 37 years of continuous advocacy for patients and families across the United States.
Our network of advocates, resources, and legal partners spans every state in the nation.
Millions of Americans are harmed by preventable medical errors every single year.
Our commitment: every person who reaches out receives guidance, resources, and support.
We believe healthcare providers, institutions, and the legal systems that govern them must be held to the highest standards. Silence protects the wrongdoer — we refuse to be silent.
Knowledge is the most powerful tool a victim can have. We invest in education, resources, and advocacy training so patients and families can navigate the system with confidence.
Justice should not depend on your income, your zip code, or your ability to afford high-powered legal representation. NMMAA works to level the playing field for every victim.
Behind every malpractice case is a person in pain — physically, emotionally, and financially. We lead with compassion in everything we do, honoring the dignity of every individual we serve.
We don't just support individual cases — we fight at the policy level to change the laws and systems that protect wrongdoers. Legislative reform is central to our mission.
No victim should feel isolated. NMMAA builds and nurtures a community where survivors, families, advocates, and allies come together to support one another and drive change.
A Houston native, educator, and relentless advocate, Deirdre Gilbert founded NMMAA after witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of medical negligence and the systemic barriers that prevent victims from finding justice.
With a 26-year background in education and a deep commitment to community empowerment, Deirdre channeled her expertise into building one of the nation's most dedicated patient advocacy organizations. Under her leadership, NMMAA has grown from a local Houston effort into a national platform serving victims in all 50 states.
"Every year, millions of people are harmed by medical errors — and the states continue to write laws that protect the wrongdoers. We created NMMAA to change that, one patient, one family, one case at a time."
Deirdre's advocacy extends to the legislative arena, where she leads NMMAA's campaigns to challenge Texas's unconstitutional damage caps and build national momentum for the Cancel the Cap movement. She has spoken at conferences, worked alongside lawmakers, and given voice to thousands of victims who were previously unheard.
Her personal experience with the healthcare system transformed her from an educator into a fearless national advocate. She brings that personal conviction to every case, every campaign, and every member NMMAA serves.