What is involved for Filing a Medical Malpractice Case
A Thorough Investigation
Importance of Presenting the Proper Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Case
In a medical malpractice case, the doctor is often asked the question, whether he knows what is the expected standard of care in treating the particular medical issue.
Should You Accept a Settlement for Your Medical Malpractice Case
A person has suffered significant injury because of carelessness of a doctor, and has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit to claim damages. Now, close to the trial date, the defense makes a settlement offer. The lawyer informs his client about the offer, tells him the amount, and recommends that the accept it. The client is very disappointed by the offer, and in fact asks his lawyer, whose side he was representing.
Is a Board Certified Doctor Immune from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Board Certification is the Highest Certification in a Specialty
A Medical Malpractice Case Involving a Delay in Diagnosis
A patient claims that the doctor failed to diagnose his fracture, and he wants to know whether he has a valid basis for filing a medical malpractice case against the doctor.
In New York You cannot Question the Defense’s Medical Experts during a Deposition
In your medical malpractice case, can you question the medical experts of the defense during a pre-trial testimony in New York?
Can You Judge The Ability Of A Medical Malpractice Lawyer By The Amount Of Fees They Charge?
Hourly Rates
When assisted delivery with forceps may be necessary
Many New York mothers experience complications when delivering their babies that require doctors to help the process along with the use of forceps. This is an accepted practice that can help avert life-threatening birth emergencies. Babies generally suffer minimal side effects, if any, of the procedure. However, some babies suffer serious injuries when being delivered with the use of forceps. This is more likely when doctors fail to prepare for certain emergencies even when mothers display risk factors for complications.
Representing New York victims of surgical malpractice
As many New York patients know, there is an implicit yet rightful expectation held by individuals when they make arrangements at a health care institution or medical office to undergo surgery. The expectation is that the licensed medical professional performing the operation will bring with them to the operating room sufficient training and competency to avoid careless, avoidable mistakes. However, thousands of incidents of surgical errors occur each year, and you may have been the victim of one.
Birth injuries in New York
When a woman is giving birth, there are many things that could potentially go wrong. While many health care professionals do what they can to ensure the safety and health of both mother and child, there are instances where a birth injury may occur.