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In the bustle of NYC, where healthcare is fast-paced as well as cutting-edge, instances of medical malpractice are not as rare as one would hope. As a leading legal practice specializing in dental and podiatry malpractice claims, the exceptional attorneys at Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York understand the complexities and challenges faced by patients who have been victims of all types of medical negligence.
We have extensive experience litigating medical malpractice cases in all branches of medicine. Not only do we have an impressive record of positive outcomes, but we charge no attorneys’ fee until we recover meaningful damages.
Following are some of the most common types of medical malpractice claims:
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
Accounting for nearly one-third of all medical malpractice claims, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are prevalent issues in New York City. Whether your doctor has failed to recognize symptoms, misinterpreted test results or neglected to refer you to a proper specialist, misdiagnosis can have had grave consequences. Delays in diagnosing conditions such as cancer, heart disease, or infections may worsen your health or even prove fatal.
Surgical Errors
Comprising about one quarter of medical malpractice claims, surgical errors are another significant concern in NYC. Surgeons and operating room staff are expected to adhere to the highest standards of care during surgical procedures. However, mistakes like the following can, and sadly do, occur, resulting in serious harm and even fatalities:
- Wrong-site surgery
- Failure to get informed consent
- Organ perforation
- Nerve or blood vessel damage
- Leaving a surgical sponge or instrument inside the patient
- Inadequate postoperative care
Whether you were injured during orthopedic, bariatric, sinus or cosmetic surgery, if your surgeon was seriously negligent, you are legally entitled to compensation for all related losses.
Prescription Errors
Prescription errors are another common type of medical malpractice, accounting for a small, but significant portion of malpractice claims in NYC. Whether such errors involve a dosage mistake, medication mix-up, or failure to consider a patient’s allergies or medical history, errors in prescribing medications can have severe repercussions.
Patients may experience adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, allergic reactions the doctor should have been aware of, overdoses or underdoses. Our attorneys stand ready to protect your rights if you have suffered the ill effects of a prescription error. We will hold the liable party accountable, whether it is a doctor, nurse, pharmacy or drug manufacturer.
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia is a critical component of most surgeries and many medical procedures, and errors in its administration can have terrible consequences. Anesthesia errors, though less common than other types of medical malpractice, contribute to a significant number of lawsuits in NYC. Whether medical negligence has resulted in administering the wrong type or dosage of anesthesia, failing to monitor the patient’s vital signs during anesthesia, or improper intubation, these errors can lead to serious complications, such as breakthrough pain, respiratory problems, brain damage, or even death.
Birth Injuries
Although birth injuries are rare, they are often devastating, disabling the newborn for life. Such injuries, when caused by the obstetrician’s negligence, require substantial compensation to provide for the child’s present and ongoing care. Birth injuries may include:
- Brachial palsy, a nerve injury caused by shoulder dystocia
- Bruising forceps marks
- Scalp laceration due to vacuum extraction
- Facial paralysis if a facial nerve is damaged
- Fractures of the clavicle or collarbone during labor or delivery
- Hemorrhage in the infant’s eyes or under the skull
- Cerebral palsy
If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice, we will fight aggressively to recover major damages to ensure that your child’s long-term medical costs are covered
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Medical malpractice of any kind is disheartening, to say the least, frequently interfering with financial stability as well as health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. If you have been a victim of any type of medical negligence, whether common or not, now is the time to get in touch with Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York for a free evaluation of your claim. If we determine that you have a viable case, we will fight vigorously to prove that your injury was caused by medical practice in order to ensure that you receive the maximum damages you deserve.