Rockefeller University Hospital Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Doctors save countless lives throughout their careers. They also make plenty of mistakes along the way. If you believe that your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider at Rockefeller University Hospital committed medical malpractice by deviating from the accepted standard of care, we encourage you to talk to a New York City medical malpractice lawyer. At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., we have nearly four decades of experience litigating some of the largest and most complex medical malpractice cases. We never stop fighting for our clients, and are prepared to do whatever is necessary to see justice served.
What Are The Steps of a New York City Medical Malpractice Claim?
After consulting with and choosing your attorney, your attorney will begin gathering evidence to build your case. This includes obtaining medical records, having your records analyzed by our expert medical physician/medical professional, and gathering other evidence of medical negligence. Once this evidence has been analyzed, or possibly during this information gathering process,we will file a Notice of Claim, informing the municipality of your decision to file a lawsuit. This must be done within 90 days from the date of malpractice or the date the plaintiff was made aware of the malpractice. We will then file the complaint with the court, in which your damages will be named; after this, the discovery process begins. During discovery, we and the opposing party will exchange evidence, as required by law, initiate depositions, request records, etc. By now, many months have likely passed since you made the decision to file a medical malpractice claim/lawsuit. Unfortunately, it takes a long time for such a case to be resolved, particularly when there is a great sum at stake.
The Final Steps in a Rockefeller University Hospital Medical Malpractice Claim
The final steps in a medical malpractice claim includes negotiating the terms of settlement. It is usually in both party’s interest to settle the claim or lawsuit outside of court. The negotiation process can take months. If a settlement is reached, the plaintiff will be compensated as they see fit. If not, the next step is trial. During a court trial, both sides argue their cases before a judge and jury. Trials tend to be complex, taxing endeavors, but are necessary when the other party refuses to cooperate and you and your attorney are confident in the facts of the case. Trials culminate with a jury verdict. You may be able to appeal the decision if you disagree with the outcome.
Call a Rockefeller University Hospital Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
The medical malpractice process may seem long and arduous, but it allows victims to be fairly and fully compensated for their damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost earning ability, and more. To get started today, we strongly encourage you to reach out to Rockefeller University Hospital medical malpractice lawyer Michael Gunzburg, P.C. Call today at 212-725-8500 to schedule a no-cost consultation. Whether your doctor failed to diagnose, failed to treat, or failed to interpret test results, we can help you hold Rockefeller University accountable.
