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 rely on physicians, nurses, or hospitals, we believe in receiving competent care. Regrettably, mistakes still happen, and careless medical mistakes remains one of the top cause of patient damage and wrongful death in the United States.
Whenever you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a healthcare provider’s mistake, a skilled medical malpractice attorney can be your strongest advocate.
At our trusted Flatiron District law team, our attorneys have over 40 years of experience handling complex medical malpractice claims. We’re here to recover compensation when medical care goes wrong.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Malpractice happens when a medical professional deviates from an accepted standard of care, and that breach results in a worsened condition.
Common examples include:
Delayed diagnosis
Surgical errors
Drug errors
Labor and delivery errors
Improper anesthesia dosing
Failure to monitor a patient
In these situations, patients suffer, and they deserve answers.
Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney
These cases are notoriously complex, which is why expert legal help is vital.
Here’s why having a medical malpractice attorney is important:
1. Establishing Liability Requires Expertise
Proving that a provider failed in their duty means conducting deep medical analysis. We work with qualified evaluators to build your case.
2. Medical Jargon Can Be Confusing
Medical documents can be overwhelming, but our team is trained in converting that data into a narrative that makes sense.
3. We Fight for What You’re Owed
Whether it’s physical pain or emotional trauma, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Medical bills
Reduced earning potential
Mental anguish
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’re aggressive negotiators and fearless in court
Steps to Take After Medical Error
Don’t delay if you think a provider’s mistake caused you harm. Take these steps:
Seek follow-up treatment
Request all documentation
Write down symptoms, costs, and communications
Reach out to our team
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.
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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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