Medical Malpractice in New York City
Good Institutions Can Still Have “Weak Links”
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New York City has some of the leading hospitals and medical providers in the country. From cutting edge cancer treatment at institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, world class neurology programs at institutions such as NYU Langone, and the world-famous orthopedic surgeons of Hospital for Special Surgery.
That said, we have brought medical malpractice cases against each of these renowned institutions, and well as other high-profile institutions with some of the best-known specialists in the country.
Does that mean that these are “bad institutions” that don’t deserve their reputations? Not necessarily. What this points to is that the old expression: “a chain is only as good as it’s weakest link” holds true in medical care, as in so many other things.
That is, even excellent institutions can have breakdowns in communications: ignoring a new complaint from a patient. Or an overly “busy” doctor may not take the time to read what a specialist Consultant wrote in the chart, about a new finding, or a recommended test.
This contrast between the “highs” and “lows” of medical practice is particularly stark in New York City. Here, you not only have some of the best institutions, but also many of the busiest. That business can lead to burnout among otherwise good doctors. Or it can even, over time, lead to indifference.
We’ve learned, when evaluating a case, to appreciate both the abilities and skill that particular hospitals and doctors can bring to bear. And, at the same time, we are alert to issues of communication, overwork, excessive delegation –and many other structural and human factors that can lead to a breakdown in care (and malpractice) at an otherwise good institution.
At Deutsch Law Firm, we focus on providing credible, results-driven representation for those harmed by medical negligence. Our team has extensive experience in analyzing and handling a wide range of malpractice cases, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, misinterpretation of mammograms and other tests. And, while reviewing the technical and details of a case, we always keep in mind that our fundamental duty is to obtain accountability and fair compensation for our clients.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider does not adhere to the standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. This can involve errors in diagnosis, treatment, or aftercare.
Medical professionals are expected to provide care in accordance with established standards. Or, if there is no specific (written) standard, to perform “reasonably” according to what a similar practitioner should be doing in that circumstance.
If care falls below this standard, patients may suffer serious harm to their health as well as financial injury.
In New York City, where the medical landscape is vast, the complexity of malpractice claims requires experienced attorneys who can navigate specialized areas of medicine and who understand the operation of a complex medical center. We have deep (and successful) experience in handling cases involving some of the largest and best known hospitals and providers.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle in New York City
Our firm has extensive experience in a wide range of medical malpractice claims, such as:
- Surgical Errors: Mistakes made during surgeries, including wrong-site surgery, poor technique and poor post operative care.
- Anesthesia neglect: Anesthesiologists failing to adequately monitor their patients during or after surgery, or failures to properly position the patient resulting in injury while under anesthetic.
- Diagnosis Errors: Including delayed diagnosis of cancer, failure to recognize signs of heart disease, or misdiagnosing a condition by assuming symptoms must be due to the most common cause, without “ruling out” potentially dangerous causes.
- Birth Injuries: Such as failing to diagnose or respond to fetal distress, or mishandling delivery causing obstetrical injury to the mother.
- Medication Errors: Mistakes in prescribing, administering, or monitoring medications, including incorrect dosages, drug interactions, or allergic reactions.
- Failure to Respond to Emergencies: Such as delayed or insufficient response to patient respiratory distress.
- Brain Injuries: Cases involving traumatic brain injuries, blood loss producing brain injury and other conditions leading to neurologic injury.
- Emergency Room Errors: When care is delayed, or excessively delegated to non-physicians or junior residents, errors can occur leading to devastating consequences in the Emergency Room.
- Heart Attack: Failure to diagnose or properly treat heart attacks, leading to unnecessary heart damage and even death.
- Stroke: Failure to promptly recognize signs of a stroke, or not initiating “clot buster” medications promptly when indicated.
- Wrongful Death: Cases where medical negligence results in the death of a patient. These cases present unique medical and legal issues, which we have successfully navigated in many of our cases.
Familiarity with NYC's Leading Hospitals
Our firm has experience handling medical malpractice cases against major New York City hospitals, including:
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital
- Mount Sinai Health System
- NYU Langone Health
- Maimonides Medical Center
- Kings County Hospital Center
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Northwell Health
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For Individuals Harmed by Medical Malpractice in New York city
Collaborating with Trusted NYC Medical Experts
To strengthen our clients' cases, we collaborate with medical professionals and experts. These experts, familiar with national healthcare standards and particular practices in New York City, provide insights and testimony that support malpractice claims involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or other forms of medical negligence.
New York City Public Hospitals
Our firm also has extensive experience representing clients in cases involving NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the United States. These cases represent unique legal issues, such as compliance with “Notice of Claim” procedures (often requiring a filing within 90 days of malpractice). We are well-versed in navigating the complexities of claims against New York City and its public healthcare institutions and are committed to holding them accountable when standards of care are not met.
Familiarity with New York City Courts
We are well-versed in the court systems in New York City, including the New York County Supreme Court (Manhattan), Kings County Supreme Court (Brooklyn) and Bronx County Supreme Court, where many medical malpractice cases are filed.
Our Approach: Credible, Fact-Driven Advocacy
Step-by-Step Legal Process Dedicated to Your Success
At Deutsch Law Firm, we recognize that medical malpractice can have devastating effects on individuals and families. Our mission is to obtain accountability for errors that truly should never have happened, and fair compensation for our clients, for the harms resulting from such errors.
We have extensive experience in medicine and the law of medical malpractice, to analyze and understand if there is truly malpractice. If so, we have the experience and resources to build solid cases for our clients. Our team works closely with medical professionals and experts with whom we have cultivated professional relationships over many years, to review and prosecute case meticulously and effectively.
Our approach is built on:
Proven Results
Our firm has obtained compensation and accountability in medical malpractice cases, involving even “well known” institutions, with outcomes supported by real client reviews.
Real Experience
The firm’s experience in handling complex malpractice cases is based on actual casework and knowledge of medical protocols and standards of care.
Comprehensive Legal Representation
The firm addresses the complex medical and legal issues involved in malpractice cases, with emphasis on thorough analysis and vigorous advocacy.
New York City Office Information - Deutsch Law Firm
- 1411 Broadway (at 40th St), 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018
- 914-279-4500
- info@newyorkmedicallawyer.inoriseo.top
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Our office at 1411 Broadway is centrally located to serve those harmed by medical negligence across Manhattan and other boroughs, with experience in cases from Brooklyn to Staten Island.
The office is accessible via public transportation, including the 42nd Street Subway, and is located near major transit hubs such as Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Have you or a loved one been harmed by medical malpractice in New York city?
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