New York Presbyterian Queens Medical Malpractice Lawyer
New York Presbyterian Queens is a non-profit teaching hospital located in Flushing. The hospital has more than 500 beds and treats thousands of people every day. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is not unknown, even at a hospital with such a high reputation. At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., we receive frantic phone calls from people who suffered serious injuries in the hospital or from family whose loved ones were hurt while having surgery. Call our firm today if you have questions or want to talk. We are experienced in helping victims and their families with this type of legal claim. A New York Presbyterian Queens medical malpractice lawyer can meet for a free consultation.
How Do You Know if You Were the Victim of Malpractice?
Medical professionals commit malpractice when they fail to use the skill and competency we expect of highly trained professionals. Doctors and other professionals must follow the correct standard of care when diagnosing and treating patients.
- There are certain signs someone is the victim of malpractice:
- Your doctor said nothing is wrong, but you are getting sicker. Careless doctors brush off complaints of pain by telling patients they are “fine.” Patients watch as their condition deteriorates.
- A second doctor made a different diagnosis. This a sign the first doctor missed something, which delayed treatment.
- You have an allergic reaction to medication. A doctor should pay attention to your allergies and what other medication you are receiving when prescribing medication.
- A loved one dies in surgery. Death isn’t always avoidable, but it is strong evidence a mistake might have occurred in the operating room.
- A patient picks up a hospital infection. Many resistant infections circulate in health care settings, often due to improper sterilization or cleaning.
- A nurse dispensed the wrong medication. Patients in hospitals and nursing homes should receive the correct meds. Giving a person the wrong medication is a sign of malpractice.
- Your doctor refuses to talk to you. A doctor who cuts off all contact might know they did something wrong, so you should be suspicious when it’s impossible to get them on the phone.
These are definitely red flags. Sometimes there is an innocent explanation, but you should investigate further. Based on what you find, you could file a malpractice claim and possibly negotiate a settlement. You have legal rights protected by New York law.
Call our medical malpractice law firm. We will gladly investigate. We might request records from your doctor or from New York Presbyterian Queens. We can also work closely with medical experts to identify any mistakes or omissions committed by your care team.
Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation with Our New York Presbyterian Queens Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Our law firm has grappled with many complex malpractice cases. We are well positioned in the legal market to move nimbly to protect our clients’ interests following a stint in the hospital. If you’d like to meet with our firm, please call to schedule a consultation with a New York Presbyterian Queens medical malpractice lawyer. We can go over possible compensation, including damages for medical care, physical pain, emotional distress, and lost income.
