Every year, thousands of New Yorkers walk into hospitals and medical facilities trusting their lives to healthcare professionals—only to walk out with injuries that could have been prevented. In Brooklyn alone, medical errors contribute to hundreds of serious complications, permanent disabilities, and wrongful deaths annually. According to Johns Hopkins research, medical mistakes rank as the […]
Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit for hospital negligence in New York is a complex process that demands both legal precision and a deep understanding of medical standards of care. New York leads the nation with the highest total medical malpractice payouts, reaching $550.12 million in 2024, yet only approximately 2% of those suffering from medical […]
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury during anesthesia, you’re facing devastating medical, emotional, and financial consequences—and you’re not alone. Anesthesia errors contribute to 2.7% of all medical malpractice claims, and when these preventable mistakes occur, the impact can be catastrophic. Between 2014 and 2023, New York led the nation in medical […]
Placenta previa, occurring in approximately 0.5 to 1% of all pregnancies, is a serious pregnancy complication in which the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix, creating significant risks for both the mother and baby. More than half of all women with placenta previa (51.6%) experience dangerous antepartum hemorrhage, and preterm birth affects 54.9% of […]
The birth of a child should be a moment of joy, not one overshadowed by unexpected injuries. Clavicle fractures are the most common birth injury, occurring in 0.5% to 4% of all newborn deliveries —yet despite their frequency, these injuries can still result from lapses in medical care that constitute negligence. Even more concerning, one […]
Wrong-site surgery is one of the most serious medical errors, occurring when a surgeon operates on the wrong body part, performs the incorrect procedure, or operates on the wrong patient. Although entirely preventable, these mistakes continue to happen in New York and across the United States, with consequences ranging from permanent injury and emotional trauma […]
