Craig Rosenbaum | October 27, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Undergoing medical treatment can be taxing, not to mention expensive. However, health is important, so most people will do all they can to preserve it. New York is home to many excellent doctors and nurses who go above and beyond to protect and care for their patients. Unfortunately, it only takes one act of negligence for disaster to strike and some medical personnel simply do not give their job the attention that they should.
If your doctor strayed from accepted standards of medical practice during your treatment, and this resulted in harm coming to you that doctor might be liable in a medical malpractice case. Similarly, if you are injured, or your condition is exacerbated by inadequate care in a hospital, you might have a case against that hospital. In some cases this can even extend to the agencies responsible for the running of the hospital.
It is already hard enough considering legal proceeding when you are injured or unwell. Unfortunately, as is explained here, many states make things even harder with legislation designed to inhibit success in malpractice cases. Knowing your individual state’s laws is vital if you plan to make a claim. Your attorney can help you gather the information you need.
Although it might seem like a daunting task, challenging negligent medical professionals is vital, both for your own sake, and for that of any future patients. Furthermore, any compensation you win can contribute to the cost of your treatment. Only by challenging those responsible can the prevalence of medical malpractice be combated, and ultimately reduced.
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If you’ve been injured in an accident in Manhattan, NY, and need legal help, contact our New York City medical malpractice lawyers at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. to schedule a free consultation.
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