When patients suffer harm from negligent medical care, they can pursue malpractice claims to recover compensation for their losses. However, the process of filing a medical malpractice claim in New York requires an injured patient to file their claim on time. The specific deadline applicable…
When seeking treatment at a healthcare facility like Flushing Hospital Medical Center, errors by doctors, nurses, and other staff members may lead to you experiencing complications or new injuries. Harm caused by negligent healthcare may entitle you to seek compensation through a malpractice claim. As…
Negligent care from a medical professional can inflict physical injury on a patient or cause the patient to develop serious complications requiring further treatment. Patients who have suffered injuries and complications caused by negligent treatment decisions and actions by their healthcare providers can file a…
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC), a full-service hospital in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, is one of New York City’s largest hospitals. The hospital provides a diverse array of medical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cancer treatment, pediatrics, and radiology services. Given the high…
Construction site accidents can involve scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment to hoist workers and materials. In New York, these accidents can lead to liability under a unique law — New York Labor Law 240. Because many construction workers do not fully understand their rights under…
Errors in providing medication to hospital patients can have severe, potentially life-threatening consequences due to adverse interactions, side effects, or disruptions to a mandatory medication schedule. But when does a medication error by a hospital become medical malpractice? Understanding how a healthcare professional’s negligence can…
But when you suffer injuries or complications due to treatment you received in a public hospital in New York, can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit? Public Hospitals in New York Public hospitals in New York state fall into two categories. The first includes the…
Sidewalks in New York City have various slipping hazards. However, when you get hurt in a slip and fall accident on an NYC sidewalk, who can you hold responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering? Understanding how liability works for sidewalk…
Many car accidents in New York happen during the winter months. Adverse winter weather conditions, including cold, ice, fog, and snow, represent some of the most common causes of or contributors to crashes in winter. But how does weather affect the determination of fault for…
Current data on medical malpractice lawsuits in New York may reveal several key trends for the coming year that could affect these cases. But how may the trends developing for 2026 affect patients’ rights to pursue medical malpractice claims in New York? Understanding what the…