New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Patients count on medical professionals to accurately diagnose and treat their ailments. However, what happens when that diagnosis is missed or delayed? Can you hold a doctor accountable for failing to diagnose your condition? As a personal injury law firm serving the people of New York City, we understand the complexities surrounding medical malpractice cases,…

On July 21, 2023, SPBMCC Member Elizabeth Montesano successfully obtained a $1 million settlement for the family of a woman who died after receiving a delayed cancer diagnosis. 37-Year-Old Mother Dies After Seeking Treatment In 2017, a 37-year-old married working woman with two small children presented to her primary care physician complaining of abdominal pain,…

When suffering unusual or life-threatening symptoms, the first step is to see the doctor for a diagnosis. Patients trust that doctors diagnose the correct illness or condition and prescribe treatment or medications to make them better. Unfortunately, doctors do not always provide the correct standard of care, which can result in a delayed or missed…

On June 27, 2023, SPBMCC Member Elizabeth Montesano successfully obtained a $2 million settlement for a woman who received a delayed cancer diagnosis. 60-Year-Old Woman Waits Two Years for Cancer Diagnosis In January 2017, a 60-year-old wife, mother, and Queens resident received a chest X-ray study. The radiologist and radiology facility failed to promptly diagnose…

On April 12, 2023, SPBMCC Member Eleni Coffinas successfully recovered $1.6 million for the family of a man who received improper aftercare following surgery and died. 60-Year-Old Man Receives Improper Aftercare and Dies Following Surgery In 2019, a 60-year-old man presented to the defendant’s New York Presbyterian Allen Hospital with abdominal issues and was correctly…