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answered on Jul 17, 2025

I'm sorry to hear that you’ve been experiencing health problems while waiting for necessary dental treatment. It can be especially upsetting when delays affect your ability to eat, speak, and feel well. In New York, claims of dental negligence fall under the broader category of medical... View More

So sorry to hear what happened to you. In any malpractice case, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. As it applies to your case, you'd need to prove that the first surgeon misdiagnosed you and/or failed to properly treat your... View More

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answered on Jul 1, 2025

I'm sorry you experienced such a painful and stressful medical situation. When a condition is misdiagnosed or improperly treated, and it leads to additional surgeries or complications, you may have grounds to pursue a medical malpractice claim under New York law.

In New York, to... View More

Sorry to hear what your going through. In any medical malpractice case, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. The only way to determine whether you have a viable case would be to obtain copies of your medical records and speak with an... View More

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answered on Jun 30, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about the pain and complications you have experienced since your epidural. It is understandable to want answers and to explore your legal options when medical care may have led to serious and ongoing health problems.

In New York, a medical malpractice claim may be... View More

I'm sorry for your delivery-related ordeal. In analyzing the details of your post, the role of the collapsing of your fiancé during insertion of the needle isn't fully clear in terms of its relevance. At any rate, in such a complex setting, the opinion that ultimately counts is that of... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. To have a viable claim for medical malpractice you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by such departure. From what I can tell, blind loop syndrome appears to be a recognized complication of colon resection surgery and... View More

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answered on Jun 30, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about the complications you have been facing after your surgery. Dealing with ongoing medical issues after what should have been a healing procedure can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting, especially when the outcome affects your daily life.

In New York, you may... View More

If the records you received related to another child / patient, then it might very well constitute a HIPAA violation. That said, HIPAA does not create a private cause of action for the aggrieved party (or for the individual who inadvertently received their medical records). Apart from perhaps... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Although New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 208 tolls the statute of limitations for an infant until the infant reaches the age of 18, medical malpractice actions cannot be tolled for more than ten (10) years after the cause of action accrues. If your... View More

I'm sorry for the hardship the premature birth has caused. The statute of limitations issues aside, it sounds like a daunting theory that some law firms could be reluctant to want to move forward with, due to the difficulty of accurately establishing what took place 23 years ago. Good luck

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answered on May 14, 2025

In New York, the issue of who may enter a patient examination room during a medical visit involves both legal and ethical considerations related to patient privacy and confidentiality. Patients have a reasonable expectation of privacy while receiving medical care, and healthcare providers are... View More

Sorry to hear what you're going through. Generally speaking, a judge is not going to require a medical provider to treat you a certain way or order what you believe to be necessary tests. This is not the type of relief the judicial system can provide. If you are unhappy with the quality of... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Being denied testing for conditions that you believe may be affecting your health can be frustrating and distressing. In New York, however, there is generally no legal mechanism to force a doctor or medical office to perform specific medical tests or... View More

I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's possible you do, but most attorneys would first want to thoroughly review the file and obtain a medical opinion from health care professionals with expertise in diabetic ketoacidosis. A first step toward answering the question could be to reach out to law... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. In any malpractice action, you have to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. Given the time and expense of malpractice actions, they usually only make sense if there's been a serious, permanent injury. A... View More

Addendum - One additional consideration, depending on whether the parties/entities/facilities are public or private. If public, that would mean it is better to move sooner than later in seeking a consult, due to notice of claim elements that impose stricter time deadlines (90 days generally, as... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

I am sorry to hear about your experience. Medical malpractice claims in New York generally require proving that a healthcare provider deviated from accepted medical standards and that this deviation caused harm. In your situation, the key issues involve whether the rushed procedure directly... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. In any malpractice action, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm resulting from the departure. Moreover, where a physician has exercised professional judgment by selecting one of several acceptable courses of treatment... View More

Sorry to hear what your son has gone through. In any malpractice action, you need to demonstrate that there has been 1) a departure from the accepted standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. Where a physician has exercised professional judgment by selecting one of several acceptable... View More