Medical malpractice in New York City
About 100,000 people in the U.S. die each year due to medical malpractice. Mistakes made by hospital staff and even doctors have had irreparable consequences on the lives of many of our clients; their lives and the lives of their families are severely affected. Medical malpractice cases are complex, however, at Tortorelli Law we have highly skilled attorneys who will assist you in handling your medical malpractice case and seek the best settlements for you and your family.
Our legal network won a medical malpractice case for more than $8 million.
The Tortorelli Law team worked on a complex medical malpractice case, with an outcome of over a $8 million settlement. The amount reached that number because it was proven that if the patient continued with the wrong medical treatment, he was at risk of losing his life. Medical personnel from multiple specialties were included in the settlement. Throughout the legal process, the patient received all the support necessary to make the compensation fair and meaningful.
Which case can be taken as medical malpractice?
Errors caused by doctors, nurses and/or hospital care professionals that lead to injury or even death can be filed as a medical malpractice case.
Here are some of the most common medical malpractice cases in New York:
Prescription mistakes: When a medical professional prescribes the wrong prescription or treatment to the patient, causing the patient's current illness to worsen.
Incorrect diagnosis: This happens when a patient receives a diagnosis of a disease or treatment that has no relation to the actual disease and, based on this diagnosis, begins a treatment that directly affects his or her health.
Mistakes during surgery: A poorly executed surgery can cause infections or affect different organs of the body, this type of procedure can even cause death.
The worst case of medical malpractice is death. If this is your case or you know someone who may be involved in medical malpractice cases, do not hesitate to call us at no cost, receive a free initial consultation.
