New York Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Medical malpractice is the act in which a doctor, surgeon, or other licensed healthcare provider acts negligently, causing injury or death in a patient. Patients expect a timely diagnosis of a medical problem along with proper treatment. In some cases a delay in diagnosis may have serious consequences to the patient and may affect their quality of life. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a medical error or medical negligence contact a New York Medical Malpractice Attorney immediately.

Doctors and other medical staff are professionals and respected by the community. It is their duty to safely and correctly treat patients with the individual's best interest and health in mind. Some types of medical malpractice may be:

• Delay in diagnosis
• Anesthesia error
• Improper consent before a medical procedure
• Surgical error
• Failure to diagnose a medical condition
• Improper treatment of an illness or disease
• Birth injury, including Cerebral Palsy and Brain Damage
• Prescription drug error
• Negligence

In the state of New York, medical malpractice victims have two and a half years to file a medical malpractice claim. Certain medical malpractice situations have different time frames, so consult a NY Medical Malpractice Attorney as soon as possible.

Medical malpractice is considered an epidemic that continues to spread in the United States today. Here are some U.S. medical malpractice statistics:

• Every year there are more deaths as a result of medical errors than AIDS, breast cancer, and auto accidents combined.
• Every year over 1.3 million people are injured due to medication errors.
• Every year up to 98,000 people may die in hospitals from medical errors.

Healthcare providers, including, doctors, chiropractors, dentists, nurses, and hospitals need to be held accountable for the pain and suffering that they create after performing medical malpractice or medical negligence. The New York Medical Malpractice attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have the legal knowledge and unending dedication to assist you in your New York medical malpractice claim.

In one case, our firm obtained an $8.5 million verdict for a 62 year-old man who suffered a stroke following a delay in surgery and discontinuance of his prescription of Heparin, a drug which prevents blood clotting. Following his stroke, which could have been avoided with timely surgery, the plaintiff was confined to a wheelchair and was left virtually unable to speak. With the subsequent settlement proceeds, the plaintiff bought a new home designed and equipped specifically to enable him to care for himself. This was one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts ever in Westchester County. (Click here to read more about this case.)

In another medical malpractice case, partner Philip Russotti obtained the highest verdict in any personal injury case in Putnam County. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant, an orthopedic surgeon, failed to take a biopsy before performing surgery to remove a suspected Baker's cyst. The defendant proceeded with surgery despite signs on MRI that the growth might be malignant and a recommendation from the non-party radiologist that a biopsy be performed. The plaintiff required an above-the-knee amputation which involved the removal of most of the right femur. The jury found that the defendant deviated from acceptable medical practice and awarded the plaintiff over $6.2 Million in damages. (Click here to read more about this case.)

In a recent case, Jason Rubin obtained a recovery of $2.95 Million on behalf of two sisters whose mother died as a result of medical malpractice. (Click here to read more about this case.)

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of medical malpractice, contact a New York Medical Malpractice lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements:

• Medical Malpractice:
  2 Brain Damage Cases
  $16 Million Combined Settlements
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Brain Herniation Leading To Paralyzation
  $10.7 Million Verdict
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• Emergency Room Malpractice:
  Paralysis
  $10.7 Million Award
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Birth Injury
  $10,000,000 Mediation Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Stroke Victim
  $8.5 Million Verdict
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Spinal Surgery
  $6.6 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Surgeon Fails to Follow Proper Medical Practice
  $6.2 Million Verdict
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Medical Negligence
  $6,150,000 Verdict
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• Birth Injury:
  Brain Damage
  $6,000,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Brain Damaged Infant
  $4.75 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Emotional Injuries Caused by Baby's Death
  $4.5 Million Verdict
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose
  $4.5 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Birth Injury
  $3,900,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Disabled Siamese Twin
  $3.75 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice
  Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death
  $3 Million Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $2.95 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice
  Failure to Timely Diagnose Lung Cancer
  $2.5 Million Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $2,050,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $2,000,000 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death
  $1,875,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death:
  Failure to Diagnose Cancer
  $1.75 Million Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer
  $1.7 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Liver Failure
  $1.5 Million Verdict
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose Kidney Abnormalities
  $1.4 Million Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $1,350,000 Recovery
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• Birth Injury:
  Brachial Plexus
  $1.3 Million Verdict
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• Medical Malpractice:
  End-Stage Kidney Failure
  $1.25 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Negligent Hospital Care
  $1.25 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  City Hospital Failed to Perform Glucose Testing
  $1.25 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Amputation
  $1.2 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Resident Physician Improper Treatment
  $1.2 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer
  $1 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Obstetrical Malpractice
  $1.080 Million Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Helping Another Firm at Trial
  $950,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $900,000 Verdict
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Provide Glucose Monitoring
  $900,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose Biliary Tract Cancer
  $900,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Negligent Administration of Corticosteroids
  $835,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Doctor Negligence
  $750,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Timely Diagnose Cancer
  $750,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer
  $750,000 Recovery
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• Wrongful Death:
  Medical Malpractice
  $750,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Surgeon Negligence
  $700,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $675,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Punitive Damages
  $600,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Properly Treat Bone Infection
  $600,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $600,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Hospital Negligence
  $600,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Hearing Loss from Medication Overdose
  $500,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Timely Diagnose Breast Cancer
  $500,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Surgery on Wrong Thoracic Disc Level
  $475,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $450,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $450,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Death of 3 Year Old Boy
  $400,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Surgery on Wrong Thoracic Disc Level
  $400,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose Cancer
  $350,000 Settlement
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Failure to Diagnose
  $300,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Bladder Rupture During Cystoscopy
  $275,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Wrongful Death
  $215,000 Recovery
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• Medical Malpractice:
  Drug Reaction
  $200,000 Recovery
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