Medical malpractice – or medical negligence – means that a doctor or other healthcare professional deviated from accepted standards and norms in providing medical care. Simply put, medical malpractice means that your doctor didn’t do everything they were supposed to when treating you or overseeing your care.
If you’ve been harmed because of a medical professional’s negligence or failure to act, you might be entitled to compensation. Our personal injury medical malpractice attorneys have more than 200 years of combined experience handling these complex matters. This means that we know how to represent you and handle your case most effectively. We’ll do everything we can to get you the money you need and deserve.
Since 1977, Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. has been fighting to help victims of medical negligence across New York. We have a reputation as a tough and dedicated law firm, and we’re incredibly proud of that. If you’ve suffered an injury because of a negligent medical professional, we’re here to help.
Each time we place faith in physicians, nursing staff, or medical facilities, we anticipate competent treatment. Regrettably, not every experience lives up to that expectation, and negligent medical treatment is still one of the top cause of harm and wrongful death in the U.S..
Whenever you or someone you care about has suffered harm due to a healthcare provider’s oversight, a reliable medical malpractice attorney may be essential.
At our law firm, we have a long-standing reputation handling complex medical malpractice claims. We’re here to fight for your rights when medical care goes wrong.
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Malpractice happens when a medical professional does not provide an accepted standard of care, and that error results in a worsened condition.
Common examples include:
Misdiagnosis
Surgical errors
Drug errors
Labor and delivery errors
Errors during sedation
Poor patient supervision
In these situations, lives are disrupted, and they deserve answers.
Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical malpractice claims are complicated, and that’s why experienced counsel matters.
Here’s why having a medical malpractice lawyer is important:
1. Establishing Liability Requires Expertise
Showing a doctor was negligent means gathering detailed records. We work with top medical professionals to build your case.
2. Medical Jargon Can Be Confusing
Medical documents aren’t always easy to understand, but our team is trained in converting that data into a narrative that makes sense.
3. You Deserve Full Compensation
From hospital bills to lost wages, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Past and future care
Reduced earning potential
Pain and suffering
Wrongful death benefits
A Firm You Can Count On
We’re not just another law firm. We’ve helped New Yorkers for 40+ years and recovered over $1 billion for injury victims.
Clients choose us because:
We offer compassionate legal support
No fees until we succeed
We work with top experts
We fight smart and hard
How to Protect Your Rights
Don’t delay if you think a provider’s mistake caused you harm. Take these steps:
Seek follow-up treatment
Request all documentation
Keep notes of what happened
Reach out to our team
Protect Your Future Today
Hospitals and insurers may try to lowball you. Our NYC malpractice lawyers know their tactics, and we push for full value.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
You don’t have to face this alone. Reach out for your free consult today.
Call (646) 813-7356 or fill out our contact form to book your consultation.
You deserve justice.
Failing to correctly identify a patient’s condition or delaying a diagnosis can result in inappropriate treatment or lack of necessary care, potentially worsening the patient’s health.
Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments inside the patient, or causing unintended damage to organs, can have severe consequences.
Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosages, or failing to consider drug interactions can lead to adverse drug events, harming patients.
Errors in administering anesthesia, including incorrect dosages or inadequate monitoring, can cause serious complications, including brain damage or death.
Performing medical procedures without the patient’s informed consent, or without adequately explaining the risks involved, can be grounds for malpractice claims.
Breakdowns in communication between doctors, nurses, and other medical staff can lead to errors in patient care, such as misinterpreted orders or overlooked symptoms.
Neglecting proper post-treatment monitoring or failing to provide necessary aftercare instructions can result in complications or deterioration of the patient’s condition.
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