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.
Whenever we place faith in doctors, nurses, or medical facilities, we believe in receiving standard treatment. Unfortunately, not every experience lives up to that expectation, and careless medical mistakes is still one of the top cause of injury and loss of life in the United States.
Whenever a family member or you has been injured due to a healthcare provider’s mistake, a reliable medical malpractice attorney can be your strongest advocate.
At our law firm, our attorneys have over 40 years of experience handling complex medical malpractice claims. We’re here to fight for your rights when doctors fail you.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional does not provide an accepted standard of care, and that error causes a worsened condition.
Common examples include:
Incorrect diagnosis
Botched surgery
Medication mistakes
OB/GYN negligence
Errors during sedation
Post-treatment neglect
In these situations, lives are disrupted, and they deserve answers.
Benefits of Hiring an NYC Medical Negligence Lawyer
Medical malpractice claims are complicated, but that’s where we come in.
Here’s why having a medical malpractice law firm is critical:
1. Proving Fault is Challenging
Showing a doctor was negligent means conducting deep medical analysis. We work with qualified evaluators to build your case.
2. Medical Jargon Can Be Confusing
Medical documents aren’t always easy to understand, but our team is equipped in converting that data into a narrative that makes sense.
3. You Deserve Full Compensation
Your damages may be significant, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Medical bills
Income loss
Loss of enjoyment of life
Funeral and burial expenses
Why Choose Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C.?
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 treat every case like family
No fees until we succeed
We have the resources to win
We fight smart and hard
What to Do if You Suspect Medical Malpractice
Don’t delay if you think a provider’s mistake caused you harm. Take these steps:
Put your health first
Request all documentation
Keep notes of what happened
Set up a free legal review
Don’t Settle for Less Than You Deserve
Hospitals and insurers may try to lowball you. Our NYC malpractice lawyers know their tactics, and we push for full value.
Get Legal Help Now
You don’t have to face this alone. Let us review your case at no charge.
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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