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 clinics, we expect safe treatment. Regrettably, errors still occur, and negligent medical treatment continues to be a leading cause of patient damage and premature death in the country.
Should a family member or you has been hurt due to a healthcare provider’s mistake, a reliable medical malpractice attorney may be essential.
At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., we have decades of proven results fighting complex medical malpractice claims. We’re here to fight for your rights when doctors fail you.
How Medical Negligence Happens
You may have a malpractice case if a medical professional does not provide an accepted standard of care, and that failure results in a worsened condition.
Common examples include:
Misdiagnosis
Botched surgery
Wrong prescriptions
Birth injuries
Anesthesia complications
Poor patient supervision
In these situations, lives are disrupted, and they deserve answers.
How a Lawyer Helps You Win
Medical malpractice claims are complicated, and that’s why experienced counsel matters.
Here’s why having a medical malpractice lawyer is critical:
1. Proving Fault is Challenging
Making a successful case means conducting deep medical analysis. We work with qualified evaluators to build your case.
2. You Need Help Interpreting Evidence
Medical documents often confuse patients, but our team is equipped in converting that data into a clear and persuasive story.
3. You Deserve Full Compensation
From hospital bills to lost wages, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Treatment costs
Time missed from work
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 treat every case like family
You pay nothing unless we win
We invest in your success
We don’t back down from hospitals or insurers
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
Obtain your full medical records
Keep notes of what happened
Call a qualified malpractice attorney
Insurers Want You to Accept Less
Hospitals and insurers may try to lowball you. Our NYC malpractice lawyers know their tactics, and we won’t let them take advantage of you.
Get Legal Help Now
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 learn more.
We’re ready to help you recover.
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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