When healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care, patients can suffer devastating consequences. Medical malpractice cases in New York require proof that a medical professional deviated from accepted practices and that this deviation directly caused harm. Janusas Law works with top medical experts to build compelling cases against negligent doctors, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
Common Injuries
- Surgical errors and complications
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Medication errors
- Birth injuries
- Anesthesia errors
- Hospital-acquired infections
What to Do After an Accident
- 1Obtain copies of all medical records
- 2Document your symptoms and how they've changed
- 3Seek a second medical opinion
- 4Do not discuss the case with the hospital or their insurers
- 5Contact a medical malpractice attorney — time limits apply
Why Choose Janusas Law for Your Medical Malpractice Case
Network of expert medical witnesses
Understanding of NYS medical malpractice statute of limitations (2.5 years)
Resources to handle complex, document-heavy cases
Track record against hospitals and insurers
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice
Get answers to common questions about medical malpractice cases in New York.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, and that deviation directly causes injury to the patient. This requires expert medical testimony to establish both what the standard of care was and how the provider failed to meet it.
In New York, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally 2.5 years from the act of malpractice or from the end of a continuous course of treatment. The discovery rule may extend the deadline in cases involving foreign objects left in the body. Claims on behalf of infants have longer deadlines.
Yes. New York requires a certificate of merit from a qualified medical expert before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. This means a physician must review your case and confirm that there is a reasonable basis for the claim before the suit can proceed.
You may recover compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost income and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases wrongful death damages. New York does not cap damages in medical malpractice cases, unlike many other states.
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