Rochester, NY Medical Malpractice Lawyers

When you go to the hospital, you expect that the medical professionals who examine and treat you will abide by their oath to “do no harm.” Hospitals are supposed to be safe places where your health is the primary concern of all those involved. However, it is an unfortunate fact that many medical injuries are a result of preventable medical errors.

Whether it is an emergency room doctor who failed to recognize the symptoms of your illness, a negligent surgeon who left something inside you, or a nurse who failed to administer the proper amount of medication, victims of medical malpractice can suffer physically, emotionally and financially.

If you or someone you know has suffered from medical malpractice, it is imperative that you get sound advice from qualified legal counsel. The medical malpractice lawyers at LaDuca Law Firm have more than 30 years of combined experience handling medical negligence cases in Upstate New York, including Buffalo, Canandaigua, Henrietta and Perinton. We believe that our clients are entitled to the best possible medical care; when a doctor, nurse or other medical practitioner fails in their duty to provide sound medical treatment, they need to be held accountable.

What Are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Injuries in New York?

The effects of medical malpractice can be devastating for you and your loved ones. You went to the hospital to get better; instead, you are now in a vulnerable state and worried about your health going forward. The most common types of medical malpractice are:

Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose: Doctors are expected to conduct thorough examinations of patients and recognize signs of life-threatening conditions. Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a disease like cancer or a heart attack can be fatal.

Birth injuries: Doctors who use excessive force during delivery can cause Erb’s palsy, which affects the child’s nerves in the neck and shoulder and can result in paralysis of the arm and hand. Doctor negligence during delivery can also lead to cerebral palsy, permanently damaging the child’s brain and nervous system. In the worst case scenario, a baby may not survive labor and delivery leaving parents to mourn a very tragic wrongful death.

Surgical errors: Overworked surgeons may be prone to mistakes during surgery, such as performing the wrong procedure.

Anesthesia errors: Failure to properly administrate anesthesia prior to surgery can lead to heart attack, stroke or wrongful death.

Prescription errors: Doctors need to take care to prescribe the correct medication, as well as the right amount of medication.

Nursing home abuse: Physical abuse and neglect of nursing home patients can lead to serious injuries, including bedsores and other preventable medical conditions.

Skilled Upstate NY Personal Injury Lawyers Help with Medical Malpractice Cases in Rochester and Buffalo

You may be asking yourself, “How will compensation be determined for my medical malpractice injury?” When you file a medical malpractice claim in New York, you may be entitled to damages for medical negligence that resulted in:

Traumatic brain damage: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to a lifetime of problems and may make it impossible for you to live your life as you did prior to the medical negligence.

Medical bills: Depending upon the extent of your injuries, you could be looking at extended hospital stays, countless doctors’ visits, and expensive surgeries in an effort to try to return to the condition you were in before the medical malpractice occurred.

Physical therapy: Not only is rehabilitation costly and time-consuming, it is also emotionally taxing, decreasing your quality of life and increasing your general level of stress.

Pain and suffering: The intense physical pain and suffering that often accompany a serious injury can lead to decreased quality of life.

Lost wages: If your injury is severe, a doctor may stipulate that you are unable to return to work. This can make it difficult to cover your medical bills or even pay your typical monthly bills.

Wrongful death: In the worst cases, delayed diagnosis or an inaccurate diagnosis could mean an otherwise treatable condition becomes fatal.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Rochester, New York

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, you need a skilled attorney to fight for you. LaDuca Law Firm has successfully filed medical malpractice claims throughout Monroe County, NY, including Rochester, Irondequoit and Brighton. Our wealth of experience with medical malpractice lawsuits gives us a unique understanding of the intersection between the medical field and the legal realm. Call us today to discuss your case with a member of our legal team and schedule a free consultation at our office in Rochester, New York.