Medical Malpractice Defense

Since 2020 and 2021, when court activity slowed, nuclear verdicts in medical malpractice cases have been in full rebound. A nuclear verdict is when a judge or jury awards a plaintiff at least $10 million in their case against a medical provider. According to Insurance...

The possibility of a medical malpractice lawsuit is a major concern for physicians. Patients who don't follow their treatment plans or medical advice may later try to blame their physicians for poor outcomes. In some cases, frustrated patients might go so far as to...

A medical malpractice claim can threaten your career, your reputation and your financial stability. It’s therefore critically important that you know how to navigate your case in a way that protects your best interests. While aggressively defending against the...

Nursing shortages in Albany hospitals can significantly raise the risk of medical malpractice claims, but unfortunately, they are a practical reality that most healthcare workers must endure, especially nurses. However, nurses have effective tools to enhance patient...

Even if they did nothing wronging, fighting off a medical malpractice case can be hard for a doctor or hospital. Often, the patients who file these cases garner the sympathy of New York juries who want to help. Whether out of sympathy or otherwise, even judges...

Because New York is a very populous state, choosing a medical malpractice attorney can be very difficult. Many physicians in New York have impressive academic credentials, and most are accredited by the board that oversees their particular medical specialty. On paper,...

There are two pieces of a medical malpractice lawsuit that you need to be prepared to defend against. The first is liability. Here, you can use experts and the facts to try to brush off attempts to lay blame for the plaintiff’s injuries at your feet. The second piece...

When time is short and a patient’s life is at risk, doctors must make instant decisions. These moments are often unpredictable, with limited information and extreme pressure. If something goes wrong, is it considered malpractice? Below are some crucial points to...

In New York, strong communication between doctors and patients does more than foster trust, it can also reduce the risk of malpractice. Many legal claims arise not from poor medical outcomes, but from misunderstandings, miscommunications or lack of clarity around...

New York doctors and healthcare professionals understand how quickly a patient complaint can lead to a host of negative consequences, including discipline, administrative hearings, potential loss of a medical license and a medical malpractice lawsuit. While you cannot...