Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC), a full-service hospital in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, is one of New York City’s largest hospitals. The hospital provides a diverse array of medical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cancer treatment, pediatrics, and radiology services. Given the high…
Errors in providing medication to hospital patients can have severe, potentially life-threatening consequences due to adverse interactions, side effects, or disruptions to a mandatory medication schedule. But when does a medication error by a hospital become medical malpractice? Understanding how a healthcare professional’s negligence can…
But when you suffer injuries or complications due to treatment you received in a public hospital in New York, can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit? Public Hospitals in New York Public hospitals in New York state fall into two categories. The first includes the…
Current data on medical malpractice lawsuits in New York may reveal several key trends for the coming year that could affect these cases. But how may the trends developing for 2026 affect patients’ rights to pursue medical malpractice claims in New York? Understanding what the…
After you experienced injuries or complications from medical treatment or a procedure, you might pursue a malpractice claim against your provider to recover compensation for your harm and loss. However, some medical malpractice cases may involve a healthcare provider’s failure to obtain informed consent from…
When injured patients bring medical malpractice claims against their healthcare providers, these claims often result in negotiated settlements between the patient and the provider or the provider’s insurance company. But what kinds of compensation can a patient recover in an average medical malpractice settlement in…
When a person experiences harm due to a healthcare provider’s careless or reckless actions or omissions, that person may have the right to seek financial compensation and accountability from the provider through a medical malpractice action. However, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims…
After your healthcare provider commits negligence mistakes in your treatment, you may have the right to seek financial recovery for your injury or harm through a medical malpractice claim. However, most kinds of medical malpractice cases require harmed patients to present expert witness testimony. Understanding…
Birth injuries occur when a mother or child suffers physical trauma or medical complications during or immediately after delivery. Birth injuries represent one of the most common kinds of medical malpractice, but when does a specific incident of a birth injury give rise to a…
When your doctor takes longer than they should to diagnose your medical condition due to negligent actions or decisions by the doctor, you might have a medical malpractice claim under New York law. A delayed diagnosis can cause you significant harm. Pursuing a medical malpractice…