Category: Medical Malpractice
Most patients assume the hospital is responsible for everything that happens inside its walls. In anesthesia malpractice cases, that assumption runs headfirst into a legal structure designed to limit hospital exposure. Many anesthesiologists in New York practice as independent contractors rather than hospital employees, and hospitals routinely use that classification
In most cases, when a nurse employed by a New York City hospital makes a mistake that injures a patient, the hospital bears legal responsibility for that error. The ability to sue a hospital for a nurse’s mistake in New York City rests on a well-established legal principle that holds
Some of the most serious nursing malpractice cases are not caused by what a nurse did, but by what the nurse failed to do. Failure to monitor nurse malpractice in New York involves situations where a patient’s condition worsens because nursing staff did not check vital signs on schedule, did
An anesthesia error malpractice claim in New York focuses not on what the surgeon did, but on whether the anesthesia care met its own independent standard. This distinction matters because the source of the error is not always obvious. A surgery may be performed flawlessly and still result in catastrophic
Weeks or months after surgery, pain that was supposed to fade has not. When imaging finally reveals the cause, the explanation is unexpected: a sponge, clamp, or needle left inside the body during the original procedure. For patients in New York facing this discovery, the questions are immediate. What went
We are proud to share that our firm, Finz & Finz, P.C., secured a $40 million verdict from a Nassau County jury on behalf of a man who suffered life-altering paralysis after two Long Island hospitals failed to properly treat his stroke. Hospitals Found Negligent in Failing to Treat Stroke
When a healthcare provider’s actions fall short of expected standards, resulting in harm, it can be devastating. Medical negligence occurs when professionals fail to meet the standard of care, causing patient harm. Proving negligence requires a deep understanding of complex medical and legal principles. For more information, visit our
When your trust in a medical professional is broken and you’re left with an injury, it’s natural to feel lost. The idea of suing a doctor for malpractice may seem monumental, but you have rights. A medical malpractice lawyer guides you through every step of the claim, handling the complexities. With
Medical malpractice can cause severe injuries, illnesses, and even death. People trust their doctors to provide effective and safe care. However, some medical providers make errors, endangering the lives of their patients. When their mistakes rise to the level of malpractice, their injured patient or their patient’s survivors can seek
If you were injured due to an act of medical negligence, you could have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit in New York. Medical malpractice occurs when a physician harms a patient by failing to uphold the standard of care required by their profession. However, bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit
