Child Medical Malpractice Lawyer
In 1999 the Institute of Medicine prepared a report
on medical malpractice called “To Err is Human,” which
is an appropriate title given their shocking findings. It
found that medical errors account for between 44,000-98,000
deaths every year, costing us as a nation between
$17-29 billion dollars annually. These estimates
placed medical errors as the eighth leading cause
of death in the USA, far higher than car accidents
and breast cancer rates. That was almost ten
years ago on a national average. Current medical
malpractice rates still hover at high numbers. So
high, that in New York State alone, former Governor
Elliot Spitzer formed a task force with representatives
of all the major interest groups to address the underlying
causes of high medical malpractice insurance costs.
Because the definition of medical malpractice is fairly
loose and open to interpretation, many cases fall
under the heading of medical malpractice. The most
basic definition is “professional negligence
by a healthcare professional that causes an injury.”
Find out what we as Child
Medical Malpractice Lawyers can do for you
and your family? Call us today at 212-725-8500
As
experienced Child Medical Malpractice
Lawyers, we
know how far this definition can be interpreted and
when you are in the right and health care providers
are in the wrong. We can help you secure the
most money that you are entitled to.
We
will evaluate your claim and help bring some comfort
to you and your family during a difficult time.
A Child Medical Malpractice Lawyer can
also help with:
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Child Accident Lawyer
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School Child Accident Lawyer
Child Sexual Abuse Attorney
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Child Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Doctors and nurses can be held liable for a variety of reasons
including: not warning you of potential risks associated with surgeries and
medicines, improperly treating you or operating on the wrong area. Even
the best-intentioned doctors can be held liable when things go wrong. Back
in the 1950’s Dr. Sweet, a world famous physician, was the chief neurosurgeon
at Massachusetts General Hospital. He wanted to help terminally
ill patients who were afflicted with brain tumors, so he conducted a medical
experiment, known as boron neutron capture therapy. The experiment was
approved in advance and patients optimistically agreed to undergo his experimental
treatment. Unfortunately, the radiation therapy injured their healthy
brain tissue as well as their tumors and ultimately all of the patients died.
The plaintiffs sued Dr. Sweet, claiming that he had warned them of risks but
not that the experiment was unproven and had no reasonable chance of success. The
jury found in favor of the plaintiffs and against Dr. Sweet for $4,750,000.
As Child Medical Malpractice Lawyers, we helped to secure a $20 million structured
settlement on behalf of a family and their infant child who was born brain
damaged with Cerebral Palsy when their NYC doctor botched the delivery.
Find
out what we as Child Medical Malpractice Lawyers can do for
you and your family? Call us today at 212-725-8500
One of the best things that you can do if your child is the victim of medical
malpractice, is keep a log of everything that happened during the time of
the accident and the days that follow. You can also get a second medical
opinion, not relying on the very doctor or health-care worker in question
to determine your fate. You already know that medical malpractice takes
an economic and emotional toll on its victims. Excessive time off from
work to care for an injured child can result in the loss of a substantial
amount of money. A family may become distraught with the toll that grief
can take. Our experienced team of children’s medical malpractice
lawyers can help you sort out your claim based on the emotional and economic
components of your situation. We can also help you secure the maximum compensation
available under the law.
If your child has been injured as a result of medical malpractice and you’re
unsure who is to blame and what your rights are, let our experienced team
of children’s medical malpractice lawyers counsel you on your legal
rights. We stay current with New York’s medical malpractice laws and
can educate you on your legal rights. Let us bring our experience as
Child Medical Malpractice Lawyers to work for you and your family during this
challenging time in your life.
Call us for your free initial phone
consultation at 212-725-8500 to talk to a Child
Medical Malpractice Lawyers |
