What are some common examples of medical malpractice?

Examples of medical negligence include misdiagnosis. Failing to diagnose a patient correctly can hinder them from receiving effective treatment early on. This can lead to their illness progressing and becoming more serious. Incorrect medication prescriptions or administration of drugs is a common case. Medical negligence cases can arise when surgeons make mistakes in operating theatres. Errors made involving anesthesia administration are one of the most serious medical negligence cases. Mistakes made by anesthesiologists can result in permanent brain damage or death.

Do I need a lawyer for a medical malpractice case?

Like most legal matters, if you think you have a valid medical malpractice claim, you should hire a lawyer who has significant experience handling cases like yours. In most cases, you'll need the help of a medical expert witness to help you establish these things.

How long does a medical malpractice case take to resolve?

The time it takes to resolve a medical malpractice case depends on the complexity of the case and the backlog of cases in the NY courts. Your lawyer works to secure the compensation you need quickly, while ensuring you receive the amount you deserve for your injuries.

A medical provider offered me a settlement. Should I take it?

Generally it's not a good idea to accept the first insurance settlement offer from an insurance company. One of the most important things to remember is that insurance adjusters for the most part aren't looking out for the best interests of the claimant. Their goal is to get an injured victim to settle the claim not only quickly, but for as little as possible.

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Did you know that in NY, you have only 30 months from the date of your injury or the onset of your illness to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the negligent party/parties. If you fail to file within this statute of limitations period, New York law precludes you from obtaining any compensation from the responsible party/parties. That is why it's important for you to contact a medical malpractice attorney like Daniella Levi as soon as you can so she can review your case and prove negligence:

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Failure to obtain the proper informed consent to a treatment or procedure
Improper surgical technique (e.g. leaving a foreign object in the patient’s body)
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What is the statute of limitations in a medical malpractice case?

In New York, medical malpractice claims must be filed within 2.5 years from the date of the alleged negligent action or omission that caused the patient’s injury.

Can I sue my doctor if he did not tell me about the risks of a procedure?

If a patient believes their doctor failed to inform them of the risks of a procedure, and the patient sustained an injury as a result, the patient may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim.

Whom can I sue if a nurse gave me the wrong medication?

A charge of negligence against a nurse can arise from almost any action or failure to act that results in patient injury-most often, an unintentional failure to adhere to a standard of clinical practice-and may lead to a malpractice lawsuit.

I am not happy with the outcome of my care. Is that medical malpractice?

If you had a medically necessary surgery or an elective surgery, and you weren’t happy with the results, it doesn’t mean that you can sue for medical malpractice. In order to have a valid medical malpractice claim, you will need a doctor/patient relationship, evidence that the surgeon was negligent and that the negligence caused you harm such as pain, deformity or disability.

What kind of damages can I recover in a medical malpractice case?

The damages you can recover in a medical malpractice case can compensate you for the harm you suffered because of a healthcare professional’s medical negligence. They include economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include:

Medical bills
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