Medical Malpractice Lawyer in NYC: What is The Average Medical Malpractice Settlement?
Medical negligence in New York City can lead to serious complications or injuries for the patient. In these cases, legal intervention is helpful in securing rightful compensation from the defendants through a settlement or a court verdict.
Recognizing the factors that influence medical malpractice settlements in NYC is essential for individuals who have suffered harm due to negligent doctors, hospitals, and healthcare practices. From the severity of injuries to the skills and capabilities of your New York City medical malpractice attorney, various elements contribute to the final settlement amount.
How Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in Queens, NY?
Medical malpractice cases are complex, often requiring a careful examination of facts, expert testimony, and adherence to legal timelines. In Queens, NY, the statute of limitations imposes a timeframe within which individuals must file medical malpractice lawsuits. Understanding these limitations is helpful for injured victims seeking justice.
At Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP our dedicated team of Queens medical malpractice lawyers understands the nuances of establishing the date of your injury, and ensuring your right to claim maximum damages from the negligent parties is protected. With an extraordinary legacy of victories in medical malpractice cases, we are strongly positioned to represent you and protect your right to compensation. Call us at (212) 344-1000 today to set up your free consultation with us.
New York Jury Awards Woman $60 Million for a Botched Plastic Surgery
Bronx resident Alison Hugh was left permanently disabled after a botched thigh lift surgery by NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Ferdinand Ofodile. The procedure went wrong with no chance of a corrective surgery either. Hugh sued the surgeon, and a New York jury awarded her $60 million for her pain and suffering, both past and future.
$45.6 Million to Bronx Parents for Surgery Causing Son’s Death
Michael Beloyianis and Virginia Beaton lost their 22-year old son, Edward Beloyianis, in 2010, years after he had a spinal surgery to fix an abnormality. The botched surgery left him impaired, eventually causing his death. Edward’s parents sued the New York Presbyterian Children’s Hospital and one of its surgeons over preventable problems that may have saved their son from paralysis and subsequent death eight years later. The jury ordered the defendants to pay $45.6 million to the victim’s parents for the suffering and pain caused by medical negligence.
Woman Awarded $56 Million After Spinal Surgery Left Her Quadriplegic
The New York City Supreme Court awarded Pomona resident Patricia Jones and her husband $55.9 million in damages after spinal surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern allegedly left Jones a quadriplegic. The medical malpractice lawsuit alleged that surgeons George Alexander Jones and Daniel Spitzer committed medical malpractice that resulted in Jones’ botched spinal surgery. The plaintiffs held the surgeons responsible for a series of medical failures that caused Jones a lifetime of despair and handicap.
Dental Patient Awarded $9.8 Million for a Botched Tooth Extraction
In 2012, the New York Supreme Court ordered an NYC dentist to pay his former patient Harold Hagins $9.8 million for a wisdom tooth extraction gone wrong. While dentist William Moody’s temper had brought him Internet fame, the verdict brought him another round of fame to claim – again for the wrong reasons.
Snooki’s Plastic Surgeon to Face Lawsuit for Botched Nose-Job
Famed for giving lip injections to Snooki from the Real Housewives of Jersey Shore, plastic surgeon Dr. Ramtin Kassir Rice faces a lawsuit for a botched nose job. Arevik Khurdayan, 34, went to the doctor to fix her deviated septum. The surgeon and his staff convinced her to undergo a nose job that left her with even more problems.
A Brooklyn Mom Won $62M Compensation Surgery Left Her Without Legs
Stacey Galette, 30, was awarded $62 million in compensation after a seemingly routine surgery caused her to lose both her legs and most of her hearing. The single mother of one from Brooklyn said that even though she had to wait a while, she was just happy that justice was served to compensate her for her amputations and the consequent suffering.
Coronavirus 2019 aka COVID-19 – An Informative Guide
If you have been following the buzz around world news, then you are sure to have heard of the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020. In fact, discussions on this dreaded virus (aptly nicknamed by some as the “demon virus”) have taken the center-stage all across the globe.
While the danger of this highly contagious virus becoming a pandemic (a global epidemic) is real, the situation can improve with proper awareness and by taking the right precautions.
Staten Island University Hospital Doctor’s Failure to Diagnose Causes Man to Commit Suicide
In 2012, a 48-year older man named Richard Shouldis informed his doctor that he was experiencing worsening symptoms of panic attacks, depression, fatigue, excessive worry, difficulty concentrating, and weight loss.
Richard was already taking several medications for anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, yet his doctor failed to recognize that his depressive and self-destructive state was getting progressively worse. In fact, Richard’s family revealed that he was so agitated and disturbed in the week leading up to his suicide that his doctor should have immediately sent him to a psychiatrist or the hospital.