New York City Medical Malpractice Lawyer
At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., we find that in many of our cases, especially in medical malpractice matters, our clients want to know what happened to them, and more importantly, why the negligent incident occurred. Sometimes the knowledge of why an unfortunate event occurred is a lot more powerful in the healing process than anything else, including money. Many times, our clients also want their lives back. Our goal is not just to get our clients the compensation they deserve, but to help them heal from their injuries and give them their lives back.
We have three decades of extensive experience handling medical malpractice cases. We recognize that not all doctors are negligent. However, there are instances where doctors, nurses and hospitals are negligent and fail to adhere to community standards of care, and that their negligence results in serious and permanent injuries to their patients. We stand ready to help you not only get compensation for your injuries but find out what really happened, and why it happened.
Are you a victim of medical malpractice looking for a skilled New York City medical malpractice lawyer? Contact us by email or telephone for a free consultation today.
Common Medical Malpractice Cases in NYC
New York City is a global hub for advanced medical care, home to renowned hospitals and cutting-edge healthcare providers. However, even in this metropolitan epicenter, medical errors and negligence can lead to severe consequences. Medical malpractice affects thousands of patients each year, leaving them to face physical, emotional, and financial challenges. NYC med mal lawyer Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is here to help victims hold negligent medical professionals accountable and seek fair compensation for their suffering.
Medical malpractice can arise in a variety of situations where healthcare professionals fail to meet the standard of care. Common cases include:
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failing to identify or delaying the recognition of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, or infections, leading to preventable complications or fatalities.
- Surgical Errors: Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong site, causing damage to internal organs, or leaving surgical tools inside the patient.
- Birth Injuries: Errors during labor and delivery, including oxygen deprivation or improper use of forceps, causing long-term conditions like cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy.
- Medication Errors: Prescribing or administering incorrect medications or dosages, or failing to consider drug interactions.
- Anesthesia Errors: Mismanagement of anesthesia, leading to brain damage, paralysis, or death.
- Failure to Treat: Inadequate or delayed treatment for diagnosed conditions, resulting in worsened outcomes.
- Hospital-Acquired Infections: Negligence in maintaining hygiene and sterilization protocols, leading to infections like sepsis or MRSA.
- Emergency Room Mistakes: Missteps during triage or treatment in high-pressure ER environments, resulting in life-altering injuries.
- Acupuncture Mistake
- Anesthesia Error
- Avandia Recall
- Bed Sores
- Bextra (Valdecoxib)
- Biopsy Error
- Birth Complications
- Birth Injury
- Blood Transfusion Injury
- Breast Cancer Delayed Diagnosis
- Breast Cancer Malpractice
- C-Section Injury
- Cancer Delayed Diagnosis
- Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chemotherapy Malpractice
- Child Medical Malpractice
- Chiropractic Error
- Delayed Surgical Treatment
- Doctor Error
- Drug Clinical Trials
- Emergency Room Error
- Erb’s Palsy
- Failure To Diagnose Breast Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Cervical Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Colorectal Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Heart Attack
- Failure to Diagnose Lump
- Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Lymph Node Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Stroke
- Failure to Diagnose Vaginal Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Vulvar Cancer
- Failure to Obtain Patient Information
- Failure to Provide Proper Care
- Gyn Malpractice
- Hospital Malpractice
- Hysterectomy Error
- Hysterectomy Malpractice
- Improper Medical Technique
- Incorrect Incision
- Laboratory Error
- Lack of Informed Consent
- Lump Error
- Lung Cancer Delayed Diagnosis
- Mammogram Error
- Maternal Death
- Medication & Anesthesia Error
- Misdiagnosis
- Morcellation
- Negligent Doctor
- Negligent OBGYN
- Nurse Malpractice
- OBGYN Malpractice
- Obstetrical Negligence
- Organ Punctures & Perforations
- Orlistat
- Pediatric Malpractice
- Pharmacy Mistakes
- Post-Operative Infections
- Power Morcellator
- Prescription Error
- Radiology Error
- Sonogram Error
- Spinal Cord Birth Injury
- Surgical Error
- Surgical Malpractice
- Surgical Mistakes
- Unnecessary Surgery
- Unsanitary Surgical Tools
- Urethra Injury
- Uterine Cancer Malpractice
- Vulva Cancer Malpractice
- Wrong-Site Surgery
Potential Medical Malpractice Settlements
The value of a medical malpractice settlement in NYC depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury, the extent of negligence, and the impact on the victim’s life. Settlements and verdicts may include:
Medical Costs: Reimbursement for past, current, and future medical expenses related to the malpractice.
Lost Wages: Compensation for lost income due to time off work or diminished earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering: Damages for physical pain, emotional trauma, and diminished quality of life.
Wrongful Death: Financial recovery for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence, covering funeral expenses and loss of companionship.
Significant cases in NYC have resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements, particularly for catastrophic injuries or wrongful death claims.
Top Hospitals in NYC
New York City is home to some of the nation’s leading medical institutions:
- Astoria General Hospital
- Booth Memorial Hospital
- Boulevard Hospital
- Boulevard Medical Healthcare
- Bronx Health Center
- BronxCare Health and Wellness Center
- Bronxcare Health System
- Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
- Brooklyn Hospital Center
- Calvary Hospital
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
- Cohen Children’s Medical Center
- Coney Island Hospital
- Deepdale General Hospital
- Doctor’s Hospital of Queens
- East Tremont Medical Center
- Elmhurst Medical Center
- Elmhurst Medical Center
- Flushing Hospital Medical Center
- Gotham Health
- Harlem Hospital Center
- Hillcrest General Hospital
- Hillside Hospital
- Holliswood Hospital
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Interfaith Medical Center
- Jackson Heights Hospital
- Jacobi Medical Center
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
- Jerome Family Health Center
- Kings County Hospital Center
- Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
- LaGuardia Hospital
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Lincoln Hospital
- Lincoln Medical Center
- Little Neck Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Maimonides Medical Center
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital
- Mary Immaculate Hospital
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Metropolitan Hospital Center
- Montefiore Family Health Center
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Montefiore Wakefield
- Morris Park Medical Center
- Moses Division
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- Mount Sinai West Hospital
- New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
- New York Community Hospital
- New York Joint Disease
- New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- New York Presbyterian Queens
- New York University Langone Hospital
- North Central Bronx Hospital
- Northwell Health
- NYU Langone Hospital
- Parkchester Medical
- Parkway Hospital
- Parsons Hospital
- Peninsula Hospital
- Physicians Hospital
- Queens General Hospital
- Richmond University Medical Center
- Rockefeller University Hospital
- Saint Barnabas Medical Center
- St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
- St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital
- Staten Island University Hospital
- Sun River Health Bronx Boulevard
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- The Floating Hospital
- Tisch Hospital
- University Hospital of Brooklyn
If you want the right results, get a Knowledgeable New York City Medical Malpractice Attorney
Ultimately, many of our best clients tell us that it wasn’t so much that we were able to prove that their doctors were negligent, but why they were negligent that meant more to them. We understand the dynamics of medicine, hospitals, medical practices, doctors, nurses and also people. We know what goes on behind the scenes in medical offices, hospital operating rooms and other places where medical care is rendered to patients like you.
In order to effectively and successfully prosecute a medical malpractice case, you need a good solid understanding of the medicine surrounding the claim. But in order to get to the truth as to what really happened and why it happened, you need a solid understanding of the underlying medicine and the people involved in the delivery of the medical services. We bring this understanding to your case.
Most medical malpractice cases are heavily litigated and well-defended by well-financed insurance companies. The defense lawyers are also smart, meticulous and some of the best lawyers available in the field. That is why it’s so important to retain an attorney who has the extensive experience as a New York City medical malpractice lawyer.
New York City Medical Malpractice FAQ
What is medical malpractice?
Medical Malpractice cases arise when a physician, nurse or other medical care professional causes death or serious injury to a patient because they did not follow the accepted standard of care and skill that a reasonably competent and skilled medical care professional, with a similar background and in the same medical community would have provided to the plaintiff under similar conditions. This is known as deviating from the “reasonable standard of care.”
What types of damages can I recover for in a medical malpractice claim?
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you may be entitled to recover damages on multiple grounds such as medical expenses for treating the injuries caused by the malpractice, pain and suffering, lost wages and more.
Do I have a case?
In order to effectively and successfully prosecute a medical malpractice case, you need a good solid understanding of the medicine and circumstances surrounding your claim. We initiate virtually all of our medical malpractice cases by first gathering all of your medical records. Once we have everything, we have the medical records reviewed by our expert physician/medical professional who has the same medical specialty as the physician/medical professional you are complaining about. Once our expert indicates to us that there has been a departure from the standards of care and that those departures caused your injuries, we move forward on your case. At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., we bring 37 years of medical malpractice experience and know how to your case. Call us today for a free consultation, and let us help you with your case.
Serving All Major Boroughs Of New York City
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Long Island
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Staten Island
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
- Harlem
- Midtown Manhattan
- Financial District
- Williamsburg
- DUMBO
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Flushing
- Forest Hills
- Bay Ridge
- Park Slope
- Jackson Heights
- Bedford-Stuyvesant
New York City Medical Malpractice Attorney Michael Gunzburg, P.C. Can Help
At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., we understand the complexities of medical malpractice cases and the emotional toll they take on victims and their families. Our firm provides:
Thorough Case Evaluation: We meticulously review medical records, consult experts, and identify areas of negligence.
Aggressive Representation: We fight relentlessly to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and secure maximum compensation for our clients.
Personalized Attention: We provide compassionate, one-on-one support to guide you through the legal process.
Contingency Fee Basis: You pay nothing upfront—we only collect a fee if we win your case.
When medical care falls short, Michael Gunzburg, P.C. is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you on the path to recovery and justice.
Contact NYC Med Mal Lawyer Michael Gunzburg, P.C., To Learn More
At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., we have 37 years of experience prosecuting a variety of medical malpractice cases throughout New York State. We rely on experienced, well trained and board-certified physicians and nurses who help us examine the medical records and begin to piece together the puzzle of what really happened during the deliver of medical services to you, and also help us determine why the malpractice happened to you. Our NYC medical malpractice lawyer handles only a limited number of medical malpractice cases so that we can devote our time to analyzing and understanding your case, and invest our financial resources into securing you the maximum compensation available.
If you or a loved one experienced medical malpractice in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island, call us at 212-725-8500 to schedule a free initial consultation or submit your information and questions online.
