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 medical professionals, nurses, or medical facilities, we believe in receiving competent treatment. Regrettably, mistakes still happen, and careless medical mistakes remains one of the top cause of injury and loss of life in the United States.
If a family member or you has suffered harm due to a healthcare provider’s oversight, a seasoned medical malpractice attorney may be essential.
At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., our legal team have decades of proven results fighting complex medical malpractice claims. We’re here to fight for your rights when medical care goes wrong.
Understanding Medical Malpractice
You may have a malpractice case if a medical professional does not provide an accepted standard of care, and that error results in a worsened condition.
Common examples include:
Delayed diagnosis
Botched surgery
Medication mistakes
OB/GYN negligence
Anesthesia complications
Post-treatment neglect
In these situations, lives are disrupted, and they deserve answers.
How a Lawyer Helps You Win
These cases are notoriously complex, but that’s where we come in.
Here’s why having a medical malpractice attorney is essential:
1. Proving Fault is Challenging
Showing a doctor was negligent means conducting deep medical analysis. We work with independent experts to strengthen your case.
2. You Need Help Interpreting Evidence
Medical documents aren’t always easy to understand, but our team is trained in converting that data into a clear and persuasive story.
3. Your Losses Should Be Covered
From hospital bills to lost wages, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Past and future care
Income loss
Pain and suffering
Funeral and burial expenses
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
You pay nothing unless we win
We work with top experts
We fight smart and hard
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
Secure the evidence
Keep notes of what happened
Call a qualified malpractice attorney
Insurers Want You to Accept Less
Their job is to save money—not help you. Our NYC malpractice lawyers know their tactics, and we demand maximum compensation.
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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.
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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