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.
When we trust doctors, nursing staff, or medical facilities, we anticipate standard treatment. Sadly, not every experience lives up to that expectation, and careless medical mistakes remains a significant cause of injury and loss of life in the United States.
Should you or someone you care about has been injured due to a healthcare provider’s negligence, a reliable medical malpractice attorney may be essential.
At our trusted Manhattan Beach law team, our attorneys have a long-standing reputation handling complex medical malpractice claims. We’re here to recover compensation when doctors fail you.
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider does not provide an accepted standard of care, and that breach results in injury.
Common examples include:
Misdiagnosis
Botched surgery
Drug errors
Birth injuries
Errors during sedation
Failure to monitor a patient
In these situations, patients suffer, and they deserve answers.
Benefits of Hiring an NYC Medical Negligence Lawyer
These cases are notoriously complex, and that’s why experienced counsel matters.
Here’s why having a medical malpractice attorney is critical:
1. You’ll Need to Prove Negligence
Making a successful case means gathering detailed records. We work with independent experts to strengthen your case.
2. Understanding Medical Records is Tough
Medical documents aren’t always easy to understand, but our team is equipped in converting that data into a narrative that makes sense.
3. Your Losses Should Be Covered
Whether it’s physical pain or emotional trauma, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Past and future care
Income loss
Mental anguish
Wrongful death benefits
Our Proven Track Record
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
You pay nothing unless we win
We have the resources to win
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:
Put your health first
Secure the evidence
Write down symptoms, costs, and communications
Set up a free legal review
Insurers Want You to Accept Less
Their job is to save money—not help 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. Let us review your case at no charge.
Call (646) 813-7356 or fill out our contact form to book your consultation.
Let’s hold the negligent accountable.
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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