Physician Negligence Attorney in NYC
Medical negligence due to physician mistakes can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the patient and their families. If you believe that a physician made a mistake in the treatment of you or a loved one, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney that can assess your legal situation, guide you through your options, and effectively represent you and your family. Contact Mark L. Bodner, P.C. for a free consultation.
What is medical negligence?
Medical negligence occurs when a doctor or other health care provider fails to exercise a standard level of skill and care that is equal to others in the same medical specialty. Patients put great trust in doctors, but unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of people die and are injured each year as a result of physician mistakes. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have estimated that medical error may rank among the leading causes of death in the United States, though the figure is debated and is not tracked as such by the CDC. An attorney can help you fight for your legal rights so that you can receive monetary compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of a physician’s mistake.
What are physician mistakes?
Physician mistakes can take many forms, including:
- Failure to diagnose
- Failure to order necessary tests or evaluate their results
- Surgical errors such as punctures or lacerations to surrounding organs
- Prescribing the wrong dose of medication
- Leaving surgical instruments or sponges in the body
- Wrong site surgery
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Radiological errors
- Unnecessary surgery
Can I still have a medical negligence case if I signed a consent form?
Many medical professionals require that a consent form be signed by the patient prior to proceeding with treatment. This form may acknowledge that you understand the benefits, complications, and risks that may occur with a specific treatment or surgical procedure. Signing such a form does not relieve a physician from the liability of being negligent. You are still entitled to fight for your rights even if you signed a medical consent form.
How long do I have to sue a doctor in New York?
Generally, 2 ½ years from the mistake, or from the end of continuous treatment for the same condition, under C.P.L.R. § 214-a. Missed cancer diagnoses follow a separate discovery rule. If the doctor treated you at a New York City public hospital, the deadline is far shorter, and a formal notice must usually be served within 90 days. Do not wait to find out which rule applies to you.
Contact Mark L. Bodner, P.C.
Mark L. Bodner, P.C. is an effective medical malpractice attorney with over 35 years of experience. Our attorneys represent patients and families who have suffered injury or death as a result of a physician’s mistake. We recognize the impact medical negligence has on the individual and those witnessing the aftermath. We are compassionate attorneys ready to make a difference. We are ready to guide you towards just compensation in accordance with the law. If you or someone you love has died or been injured by a physician’s mistake, contact Mark L. Bodner, P.C. for a free consultation.