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 rely on medical professionals, healthcare workers, or medical facilities, we anticipate safe care. Unfortunately, errors still occur, and careless medical mistakes remains a leading cause of injury and premature death in the U.S..
Whenever a family member or you has been hurt due to a healthcare provider’s negligence, a skilled medical malpractice attorney may be essential.
At our law firm, our attorneys have a long-standing reputation fighting complex cases of hospital errors. We’re here to fight for your rights when doctors fail you.
How Medical Negligence Happens
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver an accepted standard of care, and that breach results in a worsened condition.
Common examples include:
Delayed diagnosis
Mistakes in surgery
Medication mistakes
OB/GYN negligence
Errors during sedation
Post-treatment neglect
In these situations, families are devastated, 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 lawyer is critical:
1. Establishing Liability Requires Expertise
Making a successful case means conducting deep medical analysis. We work with qualified evaluators 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. We Fight for What You’re Owed
From hospital bills to lost wages, we’ll fight for compensation that covers:
Treatment costs
Income loss
Mental anguish
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 care about people
We only get paid if you get compensated
We invest in your success
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:
Get a second medical opinion
Request all documentation
Track every detail
Reach out to our team
Protect Your Future Today
Their job is to save money—not help you. Our NYC malpractice lawyers know their tactics, and we won’t let them take advantage of you.
Talk to an Attorney Who Cares
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 book your consultation.
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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