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Medical Malpractice Articles
Do I Really Have a Medical Malpractice Case under New York City Laws? Find Out All About Medical Malpractice Claims in the Big Apple
One thing about New York City residents and medical patients is that they often instill a lot of trust in the doctors and medical professionals who treat them. While many doctors are great doctors, beloved by their patients and with great track records and a history...
Certificate of Merit in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases: What You Need to Know if You were Injured by Your Doctor
When a person is injured by their trusted doctor or medical team in New York City, they may wonder about all the things that they will need if they decide to pursue a medical malpractice case in court. Indeed, under New York medical malpractice laws, there are a...
Disparities Found in Heart Treatment Between Men and Women, Delayed Diagnosis of Surgery Complications in Women May Explain Higher Death Rate
A 2024 study reviewed by Live Science and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association sheds light on disparities found in the treatment of women versus men when it comes to heart surgery complications. According to Julie Goldenburg, of Live Science,...
Money Recovery in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases – What Types of Damages are Available to New York City Medical Malpractice Victims Under New York Medical Malpractice Laws
When a New York City medical patient is injured by their trusted doctor or medical team, they may initially be shocked, dismayed, and in disbelief. Indeed, when most New York City medical patients visit their doctor or undergo a serious medical procedure under the...
New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct Declines to Reprimand New York City Doctor for Medical Malpractice
A story about the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct’s refusal to reprimand a New York City doctor after his patient died has some New York City medical patients and residents worried, and the case demonstrates that some doctors are back out in practice,...
New York Governor Hochul Vetoes “Grieving Families Act” For Third Time – How to Get Justice for Your Medical Malpractice Injuries in New York City
At the tail end of last December, just before the 2024 Christmas holiday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul had a third opportunity to sign the latest version of a piece of legislation called the Grieving Families Act into law. The legislation, which was passed by both...
Bronx Woman’s Fight after New York City Doctor, Hospital’s Medical Malpractice Sends Her into Coma Ends in $110Million Jury Award
The horrific case of a Bronx woman who was seriously injured at the hands of her doctors and treating hospital after seeking medical treatment for her asthma condition shows just how dangerous medical malpractice in New York City can be, and the fact that victims of...
Comedian, Producer Sues New York City Hospital for Medical Malpractice after “Botched” Surgery
A lawsuit brought by prominent South African comedian, producer, and television personality, Trevor Noah, against a New York City Hospital demonstrates to New York City patients and residents that not even celebrities are immune to doctor medical malpractice....
Myths Busted: Learn about Three Common Myths about New York City Medical Malpractice Cases and What You Can Do to Get Compensation in Your New York City Medical Malpractice Case
Like many other areas of New York civil laws, there is a lot of misunderstanding and confusion about New York medical malpractice laws. Indeed, whether a person hears misinformation from a television show, the news, or a trusted family member or friend, myths about...