Stroke continues to be one of the primary causes of death and persistent disability in the United States. A stroke occurs roughly every 40 seconds, resulting in over 795,000 cases each year. Approximately 87 percent of these events are classified as ischemic strokes. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted, […]
Pursuing a medical malpractice claim in New York is a critical decision, and the attorney you choose can profoundly affect the outcome of your case. Medical negligence can profoundly impact a person’s life, resulting in lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences. In these situations, the medical malpractice lawyer guiding you through the process becomes one […]
When you rush to a New York emergency room with chest pain, severe abdominal distress, or alarming symptoms that demand immediate attention, you’re entering one of the most error-prone environments in modern healthcare. A 2016 analysis published in the British Medical Journal identified medical errors as the third leading cause of death in America, claiming […]
If you signed an informed consent form before your medical procedure, you might believe you’ve waived your right to hold your doctor accountable for what went wrong. This is one of the most dangerous misconceptions in medical malpractice law—and it could cost you the compensation you deserve. Here’s the truth: Informed consent is not a […]
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 […]
