Medical Malpractice Attorney In New York
Handling Medical Malpractice Cases With Skill And Compassion
A doctor is responsible for complying with the minimum standards of care that are established within their specialty. These standards are put in place to ensure that patients receive the level of medical attention and expertise necessary for their well-being. If a doctor fails to adhere to those standards of care—leading to negligence that results in a patient being injured—the affected individual may be entitled to pursue and collect monetary compensation for their physical pain, emotional suffering, and any other damages resulting from the incident.
In New York State, it is important to note that the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is set at two and a half years, or 30 months, from the date of the injury. However, it is also important to understand that if the health care provider’s mistake occurred as part of ongoing treatment, the two and a half year time period does not begin until the entire course of treatment is completed. This provision allows patients to seek justice even when the error is discovered later, ensuring a fair opportunity to hold negligent medical practitioners accountable for their actions.
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There are several different types of medical malpractice.
One type is the failure to diagnose. Under this circumstance, a patient saw a doctor, and the doctor failed to identify a potential illness, disorder or other diagnosis that might have otherwise been identified by another qualified doctor in the same or similar specialty.
Improper treatment is another type of medical malpractice. In this situation, a patient received treatment that is not sufficient to better their medical condition. This type of case can also be put into suit if a doctor decides on an suitable treatment, but administers it inappropriately.
The failure to warn a patient of known risks can also lead to a medical malpractice suit. This type of malpractice has to do with doctors who do not disclose to patients the possible risks of treatment or procedures. Informing patients of these risks is known as the duty of informed consent. It is the doctor’s responsibility to let patients know about the potential dangers of certain treatments or procedures. If the doctor fails to inform the patient, he may be liable for malpractice.
Requirements For A Medical Malpractice Claim
There are four requirements for a medical malpractice claim. One requirement is to prove that a doctor-patient relationship existed. You must show that you were an actual patient of the doctor who hurt you, and that you were directly treated by that particular doctor.
You must also show that the doctor was negligent. For a medical malpractice lawsuit to be considered, you need to be able to show that a particular doctor or doctors caused you harm in a way that other competent doctors, under the exact same circumstances, would not have. It is not required for the doctor to have provided you with the best care possible, but simply to have performed his duties, reasonably, skillfully and carefully. This type of care is the core of most medical malpractice cases. Very often, attorneys will hire medical experts to review the details of a case to determine whether or not the appropriate standard of medical care was used, and if not, how the doctor’s procedures deviated from that standard of care.
The third step is to prove that it was indeed the doctor’s wrongdoing that caused your injury. You need to show the likelihood that the doctor’s carelessness and failure to follow the standard of medical care actually led to your injury. A qualified medical expert can testify whether or not your doctor’s negligence caused the injury.
The fourth step is to show that the injury you have sustained led to specific damages. Even if the doctor did not treat you within the proper standard of medical care, you can only sue for medical malpractice if you actually sustained injuries. For example, you can’t sue a doctor if he gave you his medical opinion and you don’t like it. You also can’t sue a doctor if he treated you and you weren’t satisfied with the quality of service. You can only sue for damages if you were injured by the doctor. Some examples of harm that you can sue for include physical pain, mental and emotional suffering, excessive medical bills, loss of the ability to work, and lost earning potential.
We Can Help You
Medical malpractice cases require an experienced New York lawyer because they are challenging and complex. Our skilled attorneys at The Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler
know the laws of evidence, damages and civil procedure in regards to medical malpractice in New York State. We have helped recover monetary benefits for clients who have been injured due to the negligence of medical professionals. If you or a loved one has sustained a serious injury due to the carelessness of a doctor, we can help you. Call The Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler
at 347-802-0048 so that we can investigate the medical facts in your case and provide you with a free consultation.
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