MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FAQ

Answers to questions about medical malpractice issues in NYC or Brooklyn. The right representation for your legal issues.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FAQ

The following are answers to some of the most common questions about medical malpractice law and cases related to it. Take some time to learn about this important area of law and how it can apply to you.

IS MY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM NECESSARY?

If you or a loved one is injured due to medical negligence, you will find that more often than not, the doctors and the hospital staff will not provide you with a straight answer to your questions about what went wrong and even more rarely will they openly admit responsibility.  The right way to get actual answers is to contact a good medical malpractice lawyer. Karasik Law Group, P.C.  has the requisite resources and tools at its disposal to properly evaluate your case, and if warranted, to spring to legal action with the goal of achieving maximum compensation. If you are in Brooklyn, or in the NYC area, Attorney Alexander Karasik will evaluate your specific situation and will guide you in getting the right answers with the goal of maximizing results.

DO I HAVE A LEGAL CASE?

When you or a loved one encounters medical negligence, you may not be sure whether or not you can file a lawsuit. Some of the factors needed to prove a medical malpractice case include:

1. The existence of a doctor-patient relationship, whether in urgent care, a clinic, or a hospital.
2. The patient or family suffered quantifiable harm due to the alleged medical negligence, whether it be a disability, loss of income or future earning capacity, pain and suffering, death to the patient, medical expenses, or loss of enjoyment of life.
3. That the medical facility provided treatment or care that was below the acceptable standards.
4. The negligence to make a proper medical diagnosis or provide the necessary treatment for a condition.

In certain situations, it may be appropriate to file a lawsuit.. Let attorney Alexander Karasik help you determine whether you are entitled to compensation from your claim and what is the right course of action.

CAN I SUE A HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?

In some cases, you can sue a hospital for medical malpractice or negligence if the alleged mistake was committed by a medical professional or agent of the hospital. This includes the doctors, nurses, staff physicians, and other employees at the hospital. The hospital will generally be held liable for the medical errors committed by its staff.

CAN I SUE A DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?

You or a loved one can sue a doctor or any other medical professional for medical malpractice if he or she departs from the applicable standard of medical care. Since many doctors or medical professionals are employed by a hospital or large medical practice group, the physician, as well as the medical practice, can be held accountable for negligence.

HOW MUCH DOES A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY COST?

. In most cases, the attorney will simply take an agreed upon percentage of any winnings from the case settlement and will advance the costs of litigation; the percentage is governed by state laws. This is why having attorney Alexander Karasik work on your case will likely not put you at risk of losing money, no matter the results. To learn more about all the different types of medical malpractice cases that we represent, click here to visit the firm’s main page.