Numerous healthcare facilities throughout New York are funded by the federal government. While healthcare providers working at such facilities are expected to adhere to established standards of care, establishing liability for medical malpractice for deviations from such standards can be challenging. Specifically, there are additional procedural requirements plaintiffs must adhere…
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New York Court Discusses Medical Malpractice Involving Multiple Defendants
In many cases where a patient has a serious health concern, they will be treated with multiple providers. If they subsequently suffer harm due to substandard care, it may be complicated to determine which provider is ultimately at fault, as demonstrated in a recent New York case. If you or…
New York Court Compares Medical Malpractice to Ordinary Negligence
When injuries occur in a hospital setting, determining whether the claims arise from medical malpractice or ordinary negligence can significantly impact a case’s viability. This distinction often determines the applicable statute of limitations and legal standards for proving liability. A recent New York decision highlights this distinction and how New…
New York Court Explains Grounds for Vacating a Jury’s Verdict
Generally, people pursuing medical malpractice claims will present evidence to a jury to prove that a deviation occurred and caused harm. Juries do not always make rules in accordance with the evidence, though, and if they do not, their verdict may be subject to challenge, as demonstrated in a recent…
New York Court Denies Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases often involve intricate questions regarding the standard of care and causation. The complexity of such claims was illustrated in a recent New York decision in which the court partially denied a motion for summary judgment in a case alleging negligence in discontinuing seizure medication. If you suffered…
New York Court Addresses Jurisdiction in Medical Malpractice Claims
The legal system provides pathways for individuals to seek remedies for injuries caused by alleged medical malpractice. However, plaintiffs must navigate the jurisdictional requirements to ensure that their claims are appropriately filed. The importance of federal jurisdiction and its limitations in addressing medical malpractice claims was highlighted in a recent…
New York Court Examines Admissibility of Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases
In many instances, emergency C-sections are necessary to prevent children or mothers from suffering grave injuries. While C-sections can be life-saving procedures, post-surgical complications can arise that nonetheless cause harm. In many cases, such complications are the direct result of negligence and are grounds for pursuing medical malpractice claims. Expert…
Court Addresses Statute of Limitations in New York Medical Malpractice Cases
People who are admitted to hospitals for the management of acute and chronic conditions expect that they will receive competent care that protects their health and safety. Unfortunately, though, hospitals do not always treat patients in a manner that meets their expectations and sometimes commit errors that expose patients to…
New York Court Examines the Right to Pursue Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Claims
Incompetent medical care can cause grave and lasting harm, and, unfortunately, it is not uncommon for victims of medical malpractice to succumb to the injuries caused by their healthcare providers. In such cases, their loved ones may be able to pursue claims against the parties responsible for their losses. Only…
New York Court Discusses Negligent Hiring Claims Against Healthcare Providers
People harmed by careless doctors and nurses will often seek damages via medical malpractice claims. In addition to claims against the provider that directly caused their losses, they may also be able to pursue claims, like negligent hiring and supervision, against the provider’s employer. In order to sustain such causes…