MEDICAL ERRORS ATTORNEYS

We Fight for Justice for Patients Harmed By Medical Errors

At D’Orazio Peterson PC, our New York medical error lawyers are experienced, reliable, and justice-driven advocates for victims and their families. Doctors, hospitals, and other providers must be held accountable for the harm that patients suffer due to their negligence. If you or your family member was the victim of a serious medical error, we are here to help. Contact us at our Saratoga Springs law office for a free consultation with a top New York medical malpractice attorney.

Most Common Types of Medical Errors

Medical errors can come in a wide range of different forms. Unfortunately, a medical error by a doctor, a nurse, a hospital, or any other individual/institutional provider can put patients at serious risk. Some of the most common examples of medical errors in New York include: 

• Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis: Diagnostic errors are the most common type of medical mistake. A delayed diagnosis—even if ultimately correct—can result in a medical condition becoming far worse because of slow treatment. Misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider incorrectly diagnoses a patient’s condition. Misdiagnosis is particularly dangerous in cases where the patient has a serious illness/injury. 
• Medication Mistakes: Medication errors can involve prescribing the wrong medication, dispensing the wrong dose, or administering a drug at the wrong time. These errors may occur due to poor communication, mislabeled drugs, or other types of professional error. Medication mistakes can cause severe harm to the patients. 
• Surgical Mistakes: All operations are serious. They must be conducted with the highest level of professional skills. Surgical errors include operating on the wrong site, performing the wrong procedure, or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient’s body. These errors can lead to severe infection and other terrible complications. 
• Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs): HAIs are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting. These infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and are often associated with procedures like surgeries or the use of catheters and ventilators. They can and should be prevented. 

Reduced Emergency Response: Reduced emergency response refers to delays or failures in providing timely medical intervention in emergency situations. It can result from understaffing, miscommunication, poor planning, or inadequate triage processes. Delayed response times can lead to a worsening of the patient’s condition.

When is a Medical Error Malpractice in New York?

It is crucial that patients understand that a medical error is not automatically medical malpractice in New York State. For a medical error to give rise to a medical malpractice claim, the patient must prove a number of different specific criteria, including that: 

1. A doctor-patient relationship was established; 
2. The error involved a breach of the standard of care that a reasonably skilled medical professional would have provided under similar circumstances; and
3. The error caused actual harm to the patient. 

To establish malpractice, the plaintiff typically needs expert testimony to demonstrate how the standard of care was violated and the causal connection to their injury. Indeed, an affidavit from an expert witness is required in New York State.

Recovering Compensation for a Serious Medical Error

Through a medical malpractice claim in New York State, patients have the right to seek compensation for both their economic expenses (out-of-pocket costs) and their non-economic losses (intangible damages). Our Albany medical error lawyers hold negligent health care providers and their insurance companies accountable. Following a serious medical mistake, patients in New York may be entitled to recover compensation for: 

• Emergency medical treatment;
• Hospital expenses;  
• Other medical bills; 
• Physical therapy; 
• Loss of wages; 
• Loss of future earnings; 
• Pain and suffering; 
• Emotional distress; 
• Permanent scarring; 
• Physical disability; and
• Wrongful death. 

Why Trust the New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers at D’Orazio Peterson

Medical malpractice cases are complicated. It is crucial that patients remember that an error is not automatically deemed medical malpractice under New York State law. Giovanna A. D’Orazio and Scott M. Peterson are experienced medical malpractice lawyers. Our history of happy clients and case results tell the story. We are proactive. Our New York medical error lawyers will: 

• Conduct a detail-focused review and evaluation of your medical error claim; 
• Gather and prepare all evidence needed to prove medical malpractice; 
• Connect you with the right expert witnesses for your case; and
• Represent you and your family in negotiations with malpractice insurers. 

Contact Our Saratoga Springs Medical Error Attorneys Today

At D’Orazio Peterson PC, our New York medical malpractice lawyers take on all types of medical error cases. If you or a family member was the victim of a serious medical mistake, we are more than ready to help. Contact us today for your free case review. With a law office in Saratoga Springs, we handle medical malpractice claims in Albany and throughout the entire Capital District.