Syracuse malpractice cases are never easy. The defendants in these types of case rarely admit that any wrongdoing or negligence occurred; in the unlikely event that a doctor or hospital admits that a mistake was made, the defendant will likely insist that there was no harm caused by the error.…
Articles Posted in Medical Malpractice
New York Appellate Division Affirms Denial of Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Suit
In a Syracuse medical malpractice case, the plaintiff is usually the person who was the victim of a doctor or hospital’s negligence. However, sometimes an act of medical negligence is so severe that it results in a patient’s death. In such a situation, there is still the possibility of a…
Summary Judgment to Doctor in Medical Practice Lawsuit is Affirmed by New York Appellate Court
Pursuing fair compensation for an act of medical negligence involves many steps. In addition to the filing of a Syracuse medical malpractice lawsuit, there is the discovery phase of litigation, which is typically followed by the filing of motions for dismissal by the allegedly negligent doctors or hospital. If the…
New York Appeals Court Agrees that Parents Should Have Been Given Leave to File Late Notice of Child’s Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Claim
Those who have suffered personal injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death have only a limited time in which to file a Syracuse medical malpractice lawsuit. This includes situations in which the victim of the alleged medical negligence is a minor child. If your family has been hurt by a…
New York Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment to Medical Provider in Patient’s Malpractice Lawsuit
In a Syracuse medical malpractice case, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that he or she suffered personal injury as a proximate result of the defendant’s negligence. Medical negligence cases are often filed against doctors, but they may also be filed against other healthcare providers, including hospitals and other…
New York Appellate Court Affirms $1 Million Verdict in Hospital Negligence Lawsuit
About two out of five Americans take at least one prescription medication these days. While most of these medications are at least somewhat beneficial to the patient taking them, each comes with a list of possible side effects. When a patient is admitted to a hospital, personnel should be careful…
New York Court Refuses to Give Adverse Inference Instruction to Jury for Defendant’s Alleged Spoliation of Evidence in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The plaintiff in a Syracuse medical malpractice case has the burden of proving each and every element of his or her case. Oftentimes, the plaintiff must obtain much of the evidence of his or her claim from one or more of the defendants against whom he or she has filed…
Summary Judgment to Hospital in Medical Malpractice Suit Based on Failure to Timely Diagnose Was Reversible Error According to New York Appellate Court
In some Syracuse medical malpractice lawsuits, the allegation is that a defendant doctor or hospital failed to make a correct diagnosis within a reasonable amount of time under the circumstances. A delay in treating a medical condition can result in significant harm and even death to a patient. When a…
Malpractice Lawsuit Filed by Doctor’s Family Can Proceed Against Dialysis Center, Says New York Appeals Court
A Syracuse medical malpractice case can affect many different types of people and their families. Even a medical doctor can be the victim of an act of medical negligence, when that doctor is a patient relying upon the advice of others. Of course, in such a case, it is likely…
New York Court Upholds Dismissal of Malpractice Claim As Untimely
When it comes to personal injury and wrongful death litigation, time is of the essence. If a New York medical malpractice lawsuit is not filed on within the statute of limitations, it has very little chance of ever being considered upon its merits. There may be other deadlines that require…