Medical Malpractice | November 5, 2024

Medical malpractice cases can be complex, and if you believe you’ve been a victim of negligence, it’s crucial to have a medical malpractice lawyer in New York City carefully evaluate your case. From the first consultation to the final steps of building a lawsuit, experienced attorneys analyze many factors to determine if your case has… read more

Medical Malpractice | August 31, 2023

When a doctor, hospital, or other medical professional makes a mistake, the results can be devastating. Mistakes in treatment or diagnosis may stem from inadequate training, inexperience, or even a momentary distraction, but those mistakes can lead to increased costs, pain, permanent injury, and even death. The term for mistakes made by healthcare professionals is… read more

Medical Malpractice | April 21, 2020

Before your doctor can legally treat you, your permission – or consent – is required. In times of an emergency, though, implied consent based upon your actions rather than actual communication could be used to give treatment.  If things go wrong and you want to file a personal injury claim based upon medical malpractice afterward,… read more

Medical Malpractice | March 18, 2020

Induction of labor is when medical staff use drugs or other tools to stimulate a woman’s body to get the labor and delivery process started. Almost 20% of all births in the US start with some sort of induction. One drug that is used to stimulate labor is Cervidil. While it is commonly used, it… read more

Medical Malpractice | August 16, 2017

Many medical malpractice claims originate from a subtle physician mistake that creates a serious health issue later in the patient’s life. However, some incidents of medical malpractice errors are so egregious and unthinkable, medical groups and legal organizations categorize them as a never event, or a medical error that never occur if reasonable safety precautions […]

Medical Malpractice | August 1, 2016

Infants injured during birth unfortunately usually face a vast number of life-long challenges. Some difficulties are immediately identifiable. For example, parents naturally expect that children with birth injuries will need special medical care and assistance. Other challenges, however, may not be apparent or surface for many years. The Difficulties a Birth Injured Victim Can Face […]

Medical Malpractice | June 20, 2016

In New York State, the statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a negligent doctor or medical facility is, in general, two and a half years. When this deadline expires, you will no longer have a chance to collect money for injuries and other damages no matter how injured you or your […]