New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer

New York Medical Malpractice & Negligence

If you were harmed due to a medical professional’s error or negligence, it may be considered medical malpractice. Mistakes in a health care setting can result from inadequate skills, lack of experience, administrative errors, and more.

Medical errors are a serious issue in New York and throughout the country. Over 250,000 people die each year in the U.S. from preventable medical mistakes, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

You may be able to file a malpractice lawsuit in New York if: 

• A medical professional or facility failed to provide care that met accepted standards
• The harm was directly caused by the doctor’s or medical staff’s negligence or inaction
• The negligence or inaction caused harm or injury to the patient

Patients shouldn’t have to suffer at the hands of a trusted health care worker. When they do, injuries caused by malpractice can lead to significant medical bills, lost income, pain, emotional distress, and more.

For over 45 years, we’ve helped patients and families level the playing field against large medical institutions. Our New York malpractice attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and helping you seek the compensation you deserve.

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Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over $10.1 Billion for thousands of injured clients nationwide.

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Our Past Medical Malpractice Settlements in New York

At Sokolove Law, we’ve recovered over $1 Billion for clients across the country, including families affected by malpractice or negligence in New York.

Some of our past medical malpractice settlements and verdicts include:

• $13.47 Million to a Kerhonkson woman injured by malpractice
• $4 Million for a Nyack woman injured by medical errors
• $10 Million to a man who didn’t receive a timely diagnosis
• $1.5 Million for a New York woman who had to have additional surgeries due to malpractice
• $9.88 Million to a woman who suffered injuries from medical malpractice
• $1.37 Million for a Bronx woman with preeclampsia who suffered spinal injuries from delivery after being released from the hospital without treatment
• $4 Million to a man who lost his wife because the doctors took too long to order a C-section
• $1.3 Million for a New York woman who was denied treatment that could've saved her life
• $3.5 Million to a patient who received the wrong diagnosis
• $1.25 Million for a College Point man who was given eye injections to help with his vision and later had to have his eye removed as a result
• $3.1 Million to a woman who was misdiagnosed
• $2.2 Million for a mother whose child was injured by malpractice
• $1.5 Million to a woman who suffered a stroke days after her symptoms were dismissed as being a pinched nerve
• $3.9 Million for a mother whose daughter has cerebral palsy after being hurt during delivery
• $9.67 Million for a child who suffered injuries during a delayed delivery
• $2.8 Million to a Queens man who suffered brain damage due to malpractice

Medical malpractice settlements in New York can vary widely depending on factors like the severity of the injury, its impact on your quality of life, and the cost of current and future medical bills related to the injury.

While there’s never a guarantee of results in any case, our New York medical malpractice lawyers will fight for the most compensation possible in your case.

Common Medical Malpractice Claims in New York

Medical malpractice can cause life-altering injuries, and in the most severe cases, it may even be fatal. These incidents can have a profound impact on families, affecting them physically, emotionally, and financially.

Find out about some of the most common medical malpractice claims filed in New York and situations that may lead to them.

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries result when critical medical mistakes made before, during, or after labor and delivery cause the child to be harmed in some way.

Sadly, some birth injuries will affect the infant for the rest of their lives and long into adulthood. Because of this, birth injury malpractice lawsuits often call for some of the highest settlements.

Common birth injuries caused by medical malpractice can include:

• Bleeding in the brain
• Brachial plexus injury
• Brain damage or swelling
• Cephalohematoma (accumulation of blood above the skull but under the scalp)
• Cerebral palsy (CP)
• Erb’s palsy
• Facial nerve injury or paralysis
• Fetal distress or lack of oxygen in the brain
• Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy or HIE (when the baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen or blood flow)
• Injuries from forceps or vacuum extraction
• Intracranial hemorrhages
• Jaundice and kernicterus (when bilirubin collects in the brain due to untreated jaundice)
• Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
• Nerve damage
• Shoulder dystocia
• Skull fractures or bone fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Stillbirths and wrongful death
• Umbilical cord strangulation

In one case, we secured $8 Million for the family of a New York child who developed cerebral palsy due to medical malpractice.

Our New York birth malpractice attorneys are dedicated to helping families hold negligent providers accountable and get the compensation they need to help pay for their child’s care.

Emergency Room Mistakes

Emergency rooms are often fast-paced, bustling environments. The adrenaline and high stakes associated with a medical emergency may result in mistakes on the part of those working, like:

• Discharging a patient too early
• Interpreting test results incorrectly
• Failing to provide follow-up care when needed

Emergency room errors can have life-altering consequences. Whether it's a misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, or surgical mistake, our legal team has the knowledge and resources to build a strong case on your behalf.

Failure to Diagnose

When health care professionals fail to diagnose a medical condition promptly or make an incorrect diagnosis, it can lead to significant harm and even death.

Delaying the correct diagnosis for a patient may:

• Allow diseases like cancer to progress and spread throughout the body
• Lead to life-threatening complications
• Make specific treatment options unavailable
• Worsen symptoms and prolong suffering

Aneurysms, strokes, and infections are just a few of the conditions that are often misdiagnosed. Even if a doctor makes an accurate diagnosis, their actions may be considered negligent if they fail to prescribe adequate or correct medical treatments.

Our New York failure to diagnose lawyers can help you take legal action and hold the negligent medical professional accountable for their mistakes.

Hospital Infections

Infections acquired during a hospital stay can result from negligence or inadequate infection control practices.

There are strict protocols in place to help hospitals avoid the spread of infections. Regardless of this, 1 in 10 hospital patients will get a health care associated infection (HAI).

Some common HAIs include:

• Clostridium difficile or C. diff infections
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Pneumonia
• Sepsis or bloodstream infections
• Surgical site infections
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) from the use of catheters

Since protective measures should have been in place to prevent these infections, you may be able to hold the hospital or health care provider responsible for your infections accountable.

“I reached out to Sokolove Law regarding a medical matter. They looked over my case and helped me in a matter of minutes. They are kind, welcoming, and make you feel at ease. This firm should definitely be on your list if you need someone to represent you and your family.”
– Jenifer W., Firm Client in New York

Prescription Drug Errors

Prescription drug errors occur when a medical professional fails to accurately prescribe, administer, or monitor medication.

Prescription drug errors can lead to various health consequences, including: 

• Adverse drug reactions
• Drug dependence or substance abuse
• Prolonged recovery
• Worsened medical conditions
• Death

If a doctor prescribes the wrong medication or the correct medication in the wrong dosage, patients may suffer severe harm. It’s important to seek help if you or a loved one experiences unexpected symptoms or reactions.

Surgical Errors

Surgeons often work extremely long hours. Sometimes, they may make careless errors that can impact the rest of a patient’s life.

Examples of common surgical errors include:

• Damage to internal organs
• Improper management of post-operative complications
• Plastic surgery mistakes
• Surgical tools left inside the body
• Wrong-patient surgery
• Wrong-site surgery (like removing the left lung when cancer was in the right lung instead)

Surgical errors can lead to serious complications and long-term consequences. Our team has the experience necessary to navigate complex surgical malpractice cases and fight for justice on your behalf.

How to File a NY Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Filing a NY medical malpractice lawsuit may allow you to hold medical professionals accountable for their negligence and potentially prevent other patients from suffering a similar fate.

If you have a case, our New York malpractice lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and well-being. Find out more about this process below.

1. Contact Sokolove Law

At Sokolove Law, we provide free case reviews to determine if you may be eligible to file a New York malpractice claim.

During this time, we’ll ask you a few questions about your situation so we can better understand what happened and help determine your legal options.

2. We’ll Gather Evidence of Malpractice

If you have a case, we’ll collect medical records, testimonies from experts, test results, and anything else needed to show that your injury was the result of a medical professional’s wrongdoing.

We also have a team of registered nurses on staff that can help make sense of what may have happened.

3. We'll File Your New York Medical Malpractice Claim

Your claim must be filed within the New York state medical malpractice statute of limitations, which is a law that restricts how long you have to take legal action.

Once this deadline passes, you won’t be able to file a claim or pursue compensation for your injury ever again.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to get started with the legal process before it’s too late.

4. We'll Negotiate a Medical Malpractice Settlement

Our attorneys will negotiate a New York medical malpractice settlement with the defendant(s), which may include:

• Any medical professionals responsible for your suffering
• The hospital where you were injured
• Their Insurance companies

The majority of cases end in a medical malpractice settlement, which means you may not have to set foot in court to secure compensation.

If a settlement is unable to be reached, our malpractice lawyers in New York are prepared to present your case in court and fight for a trial verdict on your behalf.

Let Our New York Medical Malpractice Attorneys Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our New York medical malpractice attorneys have over 45 years of experience fighting for justice on behalf of families impacted by negligent health care professionals.

We have the resources necessary to stand up to large medical facilities and make sure your voice is heard. Our malpractice lawyers in New York are committed to providing you with the personal attention your case deserves.

Our team has secured over $10.1 Billion total for families across the country — and there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with us.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.

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