New York Medical Error Attorneys

Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro is a New York medical malpractice law firm that protects the rights of their clients who have suffered from all forms of medical malpractice and medical negligence injuries, including cancer misdiagnosis, unprofessional conduct, and plastic surgery malpractice. The reputable firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our seriously injured clients. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of Medical Malpractice or Medical Negligence, please call a New York Medical Malpractice attorney at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to discuss your case.

What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is the term that is used when a medical specialist treats a patient negligently or with substandard care. This unethical behavior may put patients in danger of serious medical problems, some that may even be life threatening. Over 86,400 people filed medical malpractice claims in the United States in 2000. Legal action can be taken against any physician, surgeon, or other licensed healthcare worker whose negligence has resulted in serious injury or death.

What type of medical professional may commit Medical Malpractice?
Any licensed healthcare provider is capable of committing medical malpractice. This includes doctors, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, and hospitals. All medical specialists and professionals in the healthcare field have been trained to provide patients with the utmost level of care, and when they deviate from that standard, patients may suffer serious injuries.

What are some things that a doctor might do that would constitute Medical Malpractice?
There are a variety of problems that may occur as the result of a doctor’s negligence or lack of proper training, including a delay in diagnosis of a disease or medical condition, anesthesia error, surgical error, medication error, birth injury, and the failure to obtain proper consent prior to performing a medical procedure.

What are some consequences of Medical Malpractice?
The consequences of a physician’s negligence is likely to negatively change the life of the patient, resulting in extreme physical pain, as well as disfigurement, emotional duress, short or long term disabilities. Along with physical and emotional problems, a medical malpractice victim may undergo strain on familial relationships, loss of employment, and financial hardship.

What is informed consent?
The law states that physicians and other healthcare employees must obtain the informed consent of a patient prior to conducting certain medical procedures. By signing the consent form, the patient acknowledges that he or she understands the procedure and allows their medical specialist to perform the procedure.

What is a surgical error?
It is becoming a common occurrence that we hear news stories about surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other nursing staff who perform surgical errors, such as leaving surgical instruments in the body, operating on the wrong part of the body, or improper use of anesthesia. These errors can cause severe pain and discomfort to the patient, as well as the possibility of disability, infection, and other serious health problems.

What is the statute of limitation for filing a Medical Malpractice lawsuit in New York?
The State of New York gives victims of medical malpractice two and a half years to file a medical malpractice claim against the doctor, medical specialist, or hospital that is responsible for their injuries. In certain medical malpractice cases the statute of limitations may differ from the standard two and a half years. If you have been injured as the result of a doctor’s negligence, you should consult a New York medical malpractice lawyer and file a medical malpractice claim as soon as possible.

How many people are injured each year by medical errors?
Each year in the United States close to 100,000 people may die as a result of medical errors.

Why should I hire a Medical Malpractice lawyer?
When a physician does not meet the standards of care that are necessary to provide adequate treatment and properly diagnose illnesses he or she may be acting in a negligent manner. If medical negligence or substandard care is provided by the physician, they must be held accountable for any negative effects that the patient may experience. By filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, patients who have suffered from medical malpractice will not only have a chance to hold the guilty party responsible for their actions; they may also be able to recover a substantial settlement.

What kind of experience do the Medical Malpractice attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have?
Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro has successfully represented clients who have been injured by medical malpractice, medical negligence, birth injuries, and other serious personal injuries.

In one medical malpractice case, our firm obtained an $8.5 million verdict for a 62 year-old man who suffered a stroke following a delay in surgery and discontinuance of his prescription of Heparin, a drug which prevents blood clotting. Following his stroke, which could have been avoided with timely surgery, the plaintiff was confined to a wheelchair and was left virtually unable to speak. With the subsequent settlement proceeds, the plaintiff bought a new home designed and equipped specifically to enable him to care for himself. This was one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts ever in Westchester County.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice or medical negligence, please contact the NY medical malpractice attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.