Surgery always carries risk, and not every complication is anyone’s fault. Some outcomes stem from preventable mistakes, including errors in technique, communication breakdowns in the operating room, or missed warning signs during recovery. In New York, surgical negligence generally means a departure from accepted medical practice that causes avoidable harm....
read moreHospital care often involves many moving parts, and a serious injury can occur when a breakdown happens anywhere in the chain, from diagnosis and medication ordering to monitoring and discharge planning. New York law allows injured patients to pursue medical malpractice claims when a provider’s departure from accepted medical practice...
read moreA missed or late diagnosis can change the course of a person’s health, especially when timely treatment would likely have improved the outcome. In New York, not every diagnostic mistake is malpractice, but some errors cross the line into legally actionable negligence. Understanding the difference can help patients and families...
read moreWhen medical care falls below accepted standards and causes harm, New York law allows injured patients to pursue compensation through a medical malpractice claim. These cases are time-sensitive and evidence-driven, and early steps often affect whether a claim can be filed at all. Patients in Malone and across New York...
read moreIn the U.S., 72% of medical malpractice cases are dropped, denied, or dismissed without trial or settlement, according to analysis of more than 46,000 cases from the CRICO CBS database. In New York, deadlines under CPLR § 214‑a are strictly enforced—miss the statutory limit by even a single day, and the...
read moreThe truth is, every medical malpractice case is unique—there’s no universal formula. But several critical factors influence the potential value of a medical malpractice claim, from the nature of the injury to how the harm affects your daily life and ability to earn a living. If you’re considering legal action,...
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