If a hospital’s staff fails to provide adequate medical care, it can have devastating consequences. In the worst cases, such mistakes can result in the wrongful death of a patient or serious injuries like brain damage. Patients may be able to seek compensation from the negligent healthcare provider who caused their harm.
County Santa Cruz County Hospital Malpractice Lawyers can help victims of medical malpractice get the financial compensation they deserve. Our team of experienced lawyers has successfully represented injured patients and their families in lawsuits against hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers who acted negligently.
Many healthcare providers are under pressure to see as many patients as possible and sometimes make errors. They can be distracted and rush their work or misread a patient’s symptoms. This type of negligence may lead to a delayed diagnosis, and the patient can suffer from physical and emotional suffering as a result.
The New York Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP have successfully represented clients who suffered from the consequences of delayed treatment. A delayed diagnosis can cause a variety of issues, including physical and emotional pain and distress, significant medical expenses, and loss of wages. In one case, Phil Russotti secured a settlement for a woman who suffered from brain damage as a result of the delay in her treatment.
It is important to note that you can file a lawsuit against a hospital for medical malpractice regardless of whether or not the doctor was employed by the hospital. In fact, it is possible that the hospital failed to inform you that a doctor was an independent contractor, and the doctor was actually providing services for the hospital under their own contract.
If a doctor or member of the hospital staff has made an error that has caused you to suffer, the first step is to collect all of your medical and hospital records. These will be used to determine liability in your claim. Our attorneys are skilled at conducting depositions and examining expert witnesses who can offer opinions on the errors that were made.
Our lawyers can also pursue compensatory damages and punitive damages. Our goal is to help you receive full compensation for your injuries, including compensation for your medical expenses, lost income and work-related benefits, emotional distress, pain and suffering, physical impairment, and permanent disfigurement.
If you have suffered from medical malpractice at Cayuga Medical Center or another hospital, contact an experienced Tompkins County Hospital Malpractice Lawyer right away to discuss your legal options. We will provide a free consultation and explain the complexities of your case in detail. If you decide to move forward with your lawsuit, we can help you with the process of filing a lawsuit in either the state or federal trial court. If your loved one was the victim of medical malpractice at a New York City hospital, you will need to file what’s known as a notice of claim within 90 days of injury or death.