Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital, fails to follow the accepted standards of medical care, resulting in harm or injury to the patient. At Awad Baker Law, with offices conveniently located on Long Island at 626 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556, and in Manhattan at One Grand Central Place, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10165, we understand the devastating impact that medical negligence can have on individuals and their families.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, the experienced attorneys at Awad Baker Law can help you understand your rights and pursue the justice you deserve. Medical malpractice can arise in various situations, including:

Key Components of Medical Malpractice:

• Duty of Care: Healthcare providers have a legal duty to provide care that meets accepted medical standards.

• Breach of Standard: This occurs when a provider's actions or inactions fall below the established standard of care.

• Causation: There must be a direct link between the provider's negligence and the patient's injury or worsened condition.

• Harm or Damages: The patient must have suffered actual harm, such as physical injury, financial loss, or emotional distress.

Common Examples of Medical Malpractice We Handle at Awad Baker Law:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failure to accurately or timely diagnose a condition, leading to improper or delayed treatment.

• Surgical Errors: Mistakes made during surgery, including operating on the wrong site, damaging organs, or leaving foreign objects inside the body.

• Medication Errors: Prescribing the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or failing to recognize dangerous drug interactions.

• Birth Injuries: Negligence during labor and delivery that causes harm to the mother or the baby.

• Anesthesia Errors: Mistakes in administering or monitoring anesthesia.

• Failure to Inform (Lack of Informed Consent): Not adequately informing patients about the risks and alternatives of a proposed treatment.

• Negligent Aftercare: Failing to provide proper follow-up care, leading to complications.

Legal Remedies in Medical Malpractice Cases with Awad Baker Law:

If you have a valid medical malpractice claim, you may be entitled to recover various types of damages, including:

• Economic Damages: Compensation for medical bills (past and future), lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and loss of future earning capacity.

• Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

• Punitive Damages: In cases of particularly egregious or reckless conduct.

At Awad Baker Law, our dedicated medical malpractice attorneys serving the wider New York City area, are committed to thoroughly investigating your case, consulting with medical experts, and building a strong legal strategy to maximize your chances of a successful outcome.

If you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, don't hesitate to seek legal guidance. Contact Awad Baker Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us at (516) 716-4444 or visit our Long Island office at 626 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556, or our Manhattan office at One Grand Central Place, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10165. We are here to fight for your rights.