Medical Negligence
Patients who have suffered an injury due to medical negligence should seek the counsel of an experienced medical malpractice attorney in NYC. Physicians are responsible for performing their jobs up to the accepted standard of care of the medical community. When treating a patient, doctors must take the same steps as another competent physician in the same field. When a doctor fails to uphold that level of care, they have committed medical negligence. Medical malpractice can cause the patient serious injury and has been known to be fatal in some cases.
Fortunately, patients who have suffered an injury due to medical negligence may be able to file a lawsuit to recoup damages they may have suffered. Our firm has been protecting the rights of medical malpractice victims for over 60 years. We understand the strain an injury due to medical negligence can cause patients. As a result, our medical malpractice attorneys are committed to helping our patients recover compensation by fighting for the damages they may have suffered.
What Types Of Medical Negligence Cases Do You Handle?
Our medical negligence attorneys handle many cases, including:
- Medication Error
- Nursing Negligence
- Failure to Diagnose Cancer
- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Colon Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Ovarian/Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Heart Condition Misdiagnosis
- Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
- Pulmonary Embolism / Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Carotid & Coronary Artery Stenosis
- OB/GYN Malpractice
What Are The Grounds For A Valid Medical Negligence Claim?
While individuals who have suffered an injury due to improper medical treatment may be able to file a lawsuit, they must be able to prove that their presiding doctor failed to meet certain criteria. The following are necessary to have a viable medical negligence claim:
The Doctor Failed To Uphold The Standard Of Care: Doctors are expected to act with the same level of care as another competent physician in the same field. When a doctor fails to uphold this standard of care, they have acted negligently.
The Physician's Negligence Was The Cause Of The Injury: In order to have a valid medical malpractice claim, the physician's negligence must have been directly responsible for the patient's injury. In other words, a patient can be injured in a medical procedure, but they do not have a valid lawsuit unless the physician acted negligently and that negligence caused the injury.
The Injury Caused The Patient To Suffer Damages: The patient's injury must have caused either economic or non-economic damages in order to have a valid claim. Economic damages are any financial losses the patient suffered due to the injury, such as lost wages or medical bills not covered by insurance. Non-economic damages are any long-term physical pain or emotional trauma caused by the injury.
Why Do I Need A Skilled NYC Medical Malpractice Attorney?
Individuals who have suffered an injury due to medical negligence should seek the counsel of a skilled medical malpractice attorney. Medical negligence cases can be expensive and time-consuming, necessitating the hiring of a law firm that has the resources to adequately handle these cases. Our medical malpractice attorneys have the skill and resources necessary to properly handle medical negligence cases. We hire top medical experts to help prove that the physician may have acted negligently. Our process for handling medical negligence cases has led to a number of favorable verdicts and settlements.*
How Do I Schedule A Consultation With Your Medical Malpractice Attorneys In NYC?
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free consultation with our medical malpractice attorneys in NYC, call our Manhattan office at 212-406-1700, our Bronx office at 718-892-0400 or contact us online. We will review your case and discuss your legal options with you. The attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office Of William A. Gallina, LLP take all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our services are free of charge unless there is a monetary recovery. Our law firm is proud to serve the New York City area, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, as well as the surrounding counties and New Jersey. We offer legal services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.