Medical Malpractice Attorney – Rockland County, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
Medical professionals have a legal responsibility to provide a reasonable standard of care. If they fail to meet this standard and cause their patients to suffer injury or illness, then they can be held accountable for their actions. If you've been hurt by the negligence of a doctor or other health care professional in Rockland County, Brooklyn, or Manhattan, a medical malpractice attorney/lawyer at Neimark & Neimark LLP can help ensure your rights are protected.- Examples of Medical Malpractice
- Failure to Diagnose and Improper Diagnosis
- Defective Drugs and Medication Errors
- Birth Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Lack of Informed Consent
- Surgical and Anesthesia Errors
Examples of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice covers any mistakes or errors that are made my doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospital staff, or other medical professionals. Common examples include:
Failure to Diagnose and Improper Diagnosis
Medical malpractice suits can be brought against physicians who fail to diagnose a condition correctly or in a timely fashion. In both cases, patients can suffer when they otherwise would not have had to. The failure to diagnose breast cancer at early stages is one of the most common examples of this type of medical malpractice.
Defective Drugs and Medication Errors
Defective drugs and medical products can cause serious injury and harm. VIOXX®, Lotronex®, and Baycol® are just a few of the drugs that have been recalled by the FDA. Any drug can be dangerous if it prescribed to the wrong person or in the wrong amount. If your doctor or pharmacist has made a medication error he or she can be held accountable for negligence.
Birth Injuries
Medical malpractice may be to blame if a child suffers a birth injury such as cerebral palsy or Erb's palsy. Although no amount of compensation can take the place of your child's health and well-being, financial settlements in these cases can cover present and future medical expenses and treatment costs.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse can include physical, psychological, emotional, or financial abuse. A medical malpractice lawyer at our firm can help ensure that victims and their families receive compensation for their suffering in these tragic cases.
Lack of Informed Consent
Physicians must receive approval from patients before they begin a treatment or procedure. If the physician goes ahead without the patient's consent and the patient suffers harm as a result, then the patient has every right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek damages.
Surgical Errors and Anesthesia Errors
General surgical errors all fall under the umbrella of medical malpractice. In addition, anesthesia used during the operation must be administered properly or serious personal injury can result. If you've suffered because a surgeon or anesthesiologist acted negligently, a medical malpractice attorney at our firm can help ensure you receive compensation for your injuries.
Contact a Medical Malpractice Lawyer at Our Firm Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Rockland County
If you've been injured due to the negligence of medical professionals in the Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Rockland County areas, a medical malpractice lawyer at our firm can help ensure that justice is served. Contact a medical malpractice attorney at Neimark & Neimark LLP today.