Medical Malpractice Defense

A medical malpractice lawsuit can leave you on edge, and for good reason. A claim that’s successful against you can hit you with significant damages that lead to increased medical malpractice insurance premiums and extensive out-of-pocket costs. It can also severely...

Doctors in all specialties face the risk of a malpractice claim. But physicians and healthcare facilities can take measures that can provide a medical malpractice defense before an incident occurs. Malpractice A medical practitioner commits malpractice by not...

When a health care professional hears the term "medical malpractice," they may think that it only applies to physicians. Nurses, however, may also need to defend themselves against a malpractice claim. Medical malpractice overview If a nurse is accused of medical...

People in New York have the expectation that when they go to see doctors, they will not only be able to determine what is wrong, but also be able to help cure it. There are times when a certain medical condition may be too far along for doctors to anything about it,...

For many reasons, including the backlog in the court system due to the pandemic, there is a growing interest in settling medical malpractice cases through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation. So far, it has proven to be effective. What is...

Aggressive risk mitigation is a powerful tool versus medical malpractice suits. T these business practices are not only legally protective, they’ll likely support better medical outcomes. Best practices Mindful preparation for the possibility of a legal contest will...

When a patient suffers an injury or illness they were not expecting, their first thought is often to blame the physician who treated them. However, even the most experienced, competent New York physicians have negative patient outcomes that are out of their control....

There are many different parts of the health care system in New York. There are also many different people who work in it and have different roles within it. People generally may think of doctors first when they think about their care and who will provide it. However,...

Medicine is a complicated profession accompanied by risks. Even the most competent and dedicated practitioner may be exposed to a malpractice lawsuit and some specialties have even more exposure to negligence actions. Relationships The first step in a medical...

When you’re defending yourself against medical malpractice allegations, you’ll need to be prepared to fight back on many fronts. As your case proceeds, you may come face to face with multiple experts presented by the plaintiff, which might leave you thinking that you...