Medical malpractice is
a bigger problem in the United States than many people realize. Thousands of
people die per year as a result of medical malpractice and even more suffer
long-term injuries. Out of all the people that suffer as a result of medical
malpractice, only a small percentage files a claim and seeks compensation. A
New York medical malpractice attorney can help you get compensation that may be
very much needed as a result of your injuries.
Medical
malpractice includes errors and omissions made by doctors as well as neglecting
standard procedure, resulting in the injury or death of the patient. Your
physician may have given you the wrong prescription or failed to diagnose an
illness in a timely manner. If any mistake or neglect on the part of your
doctor has caused you injury, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice
case. While unforeseen complications do not fall under medical malpractice, any
injury sustained due to improper or neglectful treatment would constitute
medical malpractice. Seek legal counsel from an experienced New York Medical
Malpractice Lawyer if you believe you are suffering injuries due to
medical malpractice in New York. Medical malpractice applies to injuries caused
by not just doctors, but nurses, dentists, osteopaths, healthcare facilities
and nursing homes that provide medical care.
Medical
Malpractice includes but is not limited to:
- Prescription error
- Infection and bleeding
- Surgical errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose illness
Don’t neglect to file charges
because you don’t want to deal with going to court and missing work. The
majority of medical malpractice cases are settled out of court. However these
cases may not settle quickly and the attorney must proceed as though the case
is going to trial, thoroughly preparing all the necessary documents. The
physician’s lawyer will be prepared to argue against your case and you will be
required to prove your case. Insurance companies benefit by claimant’s use of a
lawyer inexperienced in medical malpractice cases. There are specialized
procedures and knowledge that must be understood in order to be successful in
these cases. New York State Law requires that the attorney consults a physician
to determine whether the injury claims are valid.
The New York statute of
limitations is 2 ½ years. A statute of limitations is the amount of time within
which a patient must file a claim. There are some exceptions to this
limitation. If the doctor leaves behind a foreign object in a patient’s body
while performing surgery the statute of limitations begins from the date that
the foreign object was discovered. Usually children have ten years to file a
claim.
Don’t delay in seeking legal
counsel if you have been a victim of medical malpractice in New York. Contact
us to speak with an experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer today.
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