Why Choose Us?
The Saul Law Firm provides clear, compassionate guidance to patients harmed by medical negligence throughout Garden City and the surrounding New York communities. We help families navigate these complex cases with trusted representation and strong attention to detail.
- Free consultations
- No attorneys’ fees unless we recover
- 25+ years of results for injury victims
- Proven success against hospitals and major insurers
- Personalized guidance through every phase of your case
- Strong understanding of New York malpractice laws
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider delivers treatment that falls below the accepted standard of care, causing injury or death. This standard is based on what a reasonably skilled medical professional would have done in similar circumstances.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical or anesthesia errors
- Prescription medication mistakes
- Birth injuries related to obstetrical negligence
- Failure to monitor a patient’s condition
- Poor follow-up care or premature discharge
How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in New York?
To succeed in a medical malpractice claim, the patient must show that the provider acted negligently and that this negligence caused measurable harm. These cases often require testimony from qualified medical professionals who can explain how the accepted standard of care was violated.
4 Elements of a New York Medical Malpractice Claim
- Duty of care: A doctor-patient relationship existed.
- Breach of duty: The provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care.
- Causation: The breach directly caused the patient’s injury.
- Damages: The patient suffered physical, emotional, or financial losses.
Damages You Can Recover in a Medical Malpractice Case
New York law allows victims of medical malpractice to pursue compensation for the wide-ranging effects of negligent medical treatment.
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
- Funeral expenses and financial losses in wrongful death cases
Why Are Medical Malpractice Cases So Complex?
Medical malpractice involves highly technical issues that require strong medical evidence and careful legal analysis. Providers and their insurers frequently dispute fault, challenge findings, and attempt to minimize a patient’s losses.
Factors That Increase Case Complexity
- Multiple providers are involved in a single course of treatment
- Conflicting interpretations of medical records
- Need for expert testimony to establish causation
- Aggressive defense strategies by hospitals and insurers
- Strict filing deadlines and procedural rules
How The Saul Law Firm Protects Patients’ Rights
Our attorneys understand the challenges families face when negligent medical care results in severe injury. We work to uncover what went wrong, prove how the provider failed their duty, and pursue full compensation to support long-term recovery.
Contact Our Garden City Medical Malpractice Attorneys
If you or a loved one suffered harm because of medical negligence, The Saul Law Firm is ready to help you pursue answers and compensation. Contact our medical malpractice attorneys for a free consultation and learn how we can protect your rights.
FAQs
What qualifies as a breach of the medical standard of care?
A breach occurs when a provider delivers treatment that a reasonably competent professional would not have given under similar circumstances. Expert testimony is typically required to explain how the standard was violated.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in New York?
Most medical malpractice claims must be filed within two and a half years, although exceptions exist for minors, continuous treatment, and wrongful death cases. Acting quickly protects your right to recover.
Do all medical errors qualify as malpractice?
Not every poor outcome is malpractice. The key question is whether the provider failed to act within accepted medical standards and whether that failure caused measurable harm.
Will I need expert witnesses for my malpractice case?
Yes. New York requires expert medical testimony to show what the standard of care was and how the provider failed to meet it.
The Saul Law Firm, LLP helps clients throughout Garden City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Long Island, Queens, Garden City, Brooklyn, New York City, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Westchester County.