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Manhattan Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Manhattan Medical Malpractice Information
If you or a family member was injured while being cared for at a Manhattan hospital or other healthcare facility, you are not alone. The national statistics on medical malpractice are profoundly disturbing, to say the least. Let's examine some of these dizzying numbers.
Medical Malpractice Statistics
The National Academy of Sciences recently estimated that nearly 100,000 patients die every year in hospitals as a result of errors and omissions committed by medical professionals. Fewer than 0.05% of US doctors face significant sanctions as a result of malpractice. The New England Journal of Medicine reported last December that over 33% of doctors themselves said that they (or members of their family) have been victims of serious health problems resulting from medical errors. Prestigious organizations suggest that the total loss of income to our society may range from $17 billion to $29 billion a year. Another Harvard study found that out of every 7.6 medical injuries, only 1 malpractice claim is made. The Physician Insurer Association of America found similar numbers - suggesting that only 10% of plaintiffs with potentially viable claims pursue them.
What Causes Manhattan NY Medical Malpractice
A constellation of factors contributes to the current system. Healthcare workers across the board are overwhelmed by cases. Epidemics of obesity and diabetes have strained our national medical resources. The Byzantine nature of the current US health insurance system doesn't help matters, either. And finally, medical culture can be difficult to change. For instance, even though grade school children can tell you that you need to wash your hands to prevent infections, an astonishing percentage of nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers - including staff at some of the nation's best hospitals - still do not regularly wash their hands while attending to patients.
How You Can Respond Effectively
If you or someone you love has been injured or otherwise victimized by bad medical decisions or errors of omission, you may be feeling helpless, confused, and frustrated. A solid, reputable, and battle-tested team of Manhattan medical malpractice attorneys, like the team at Wingate Russotti & Shapiro LLP, can develop a strategy for you to get you remunerated for medical bills, pain and suffering, wages lost, and other expenses. Given the complexity of Manhattan, NY medical malpractice law, you need an ally who knows the system and who has the resources to compel insurers and physicians to pay up. Connect with Wingate Russotti & Shapiro LLP today at www.wrslaw.com, or dial 1-212-222-4336.