Medical Malpractice Attorney in Queens

Medical malpractice is defined as improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment by a physician, nurse, technician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. Facilities like nursing homes, doctors’ offices, and private practices can also be responsible for medical malpractice. There can be several causes, but some of the most common include:

• Failure to properly treat
• Non-existent informed consent
• Inadequate documentation of patient instructions
• Failure to properly diagnose
• Failure to follow safety standards
• Errors in prescribing or administering medications

If you believe you’re the victim of medical malpractice, Morgan & Morgan may be able to help. Contact one of our specialists to learn more about your legal options.

Medical malpractice can arise in several different situations; if you are unsure of what constitutes malpractice, consult with our Queens attorneys today. There are, however, some common areas where medical negligence occurs, like the following:

• Surgical errors — When you’ve been hurt due to a surgical error, it can seem impossible to piece together what occurred in the operating room. Through diligent investigation, our lawyers put together a narrative to identify exactly what led to your injury.
• Misdiagnosis — If a doctor fails to make a timely diagnosis or comes to the wrong conclusion once symptoms are present, a patient might not be able to combat their condition effectively. We strive to show how the outcome would have been better had the doctor given the right diagnosis in a prompt manner.
• Prescription mistakes — Pharmaceuticals are complex substances, and mistakes regarding dosage, side effects, or the interaction between drugs could be extremely dangerous.
• Negligent hospital care — We take on hospitals and other medical facilities when someone is afflicted with an injury or illness because their condition was not monitored properly or because they were mistreated.

In most New York medical malpractice cases, you have two and one-half years from the incident to initiate litigation. However, exceptions can be made in situations such as missed cancer diagnoses where the victim might not have been aware of the harm until much later. If you have questions, an experienced personal injury lawyer can evaluate the circumstances in your case and assess the merits of your potential case.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to help ensure you receive full and fair compensation. Contact Morgan & Morgan today to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.