According to local news reports, New York City medical malpractice victim M. Rowland trusted her doctor, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tischler, and the hospital where he practiced medicine and where she received treatment, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital....
Medical Malpractice Articles
Surgical Malpractice in New York City: What Victims of Surgeon Mistakes Need to Know about Surgical Errors and What They Can Do to Get Justice under New York Laws
Undergoing surgery is no easy task for most New York City surgery patients. Between the idea of “going under” and not being conscious during a serious medical procedure, the fear of what might happen if something goes wrong, and the anxiety of undergoing the care and...
Medical Malpractice Settlement Statistics – What Does Compensation to Medical Malpractice Victims Look Like in Other Cases?
When a New York City patient who was ill or injured is even further harmed by the negligence of their doctor or medical team, they may wonder what remedies in other similar medical malpractice victims have obtained under New York City laws. Indeed, when a person is...
Limitations on Damages in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases – Is there a “Damages Cap”?
One thing that some New York City medical malpractice victims and survivors may not know about medical malpractice cases throughout the country is that in some states, state laws “cap” or limit the amount of money that a medical malpractice victim can receive in their...
Medical Malpractice Arbitration – What Does it Mean?
There is no doubt that when a medical malpractice victim in New York City seeks information about bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit after being injured by their doctor, they may be hit with a host of confusing and complex information. Indeed, the area of medical...
I Think My Doctor Injured Me, But What Do I Do Next? How to Determine Whether Your Doctor is Liable for Your Injuries
When a person in New York City is injured by their doctor or treating medical team, they may wonder exactly if their doctor’s medical malpractice mistake caused their injuries, or if their body simply did not react to the treatment as was expected. Indeed, New York...
The Case of Joan Rivers: How a Legendary Comedian’s Family Sought Justice for Her Death Due to a New York City Clinic’s Alleged Medical Malpractice
Although legendary New York City comedian Joan Rivers sadly passed away on September 4, 2014, her memory certainly lives on for many New York City residents. At 81 years old, Joan Rivers’ death shook the nation, but it also caused Rivers’ family members to question...
New York Giants Running Back Who Was Awarded $28.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Claimed Negligent Doctor Ended Football Career
In 2016, a Manhattan jury returned a verdict in favor of Michael Cox, a New York Giants running back, in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the estate of the doctor he claimed ended his career. The Giant’s player had been injured from a tackle during a game in...
Did You Visit a New York City Hospital or Medical Provider and Now Your Condition is Worse? Find Out What Your First Step Should be in Your New York City Medical Malpractice Case
Imagine the following scenario: a person experiencing chest pains visits their regular doctor, only to be sent home and advised to take over-the-counter medications. Shortly thereafter, the person’s symptoms worsen, and soon they experience a full-on heart attack....
New York City Woman Awarded $110 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit – Where to Find a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in New York City
Back in 2019, a Bronx, New York City grandmother was awarded $110.6 million in damages against the negligent local hospital and doctors that treated her in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The unfortunate case all began nearly 10 years earlier, in 2010, when plaintiff...