New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Failure to Diagnose Hydrocephalus Leads to $4.3 Million Settlement
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A $4.3 million settlement was secured prior to trial on behalf of a child because of her pediatricians’ failure to diagnose a condition of hydrocephalus. This law firm was hired by the father of a young girl that went undiagnosed for almost five years for this serious medical condition. Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid…
Patient wins $1 million settlement after botched knee surgery
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Just after graduating college, the plaintiff, a 22-year-old woman, underwent left knee surgery to repair an ACL tendon and have a meniscal tendon transplant due to wear and tear from years of playing basketball in her youth and during college. This otherwise healthy and active young woman was shocked when she woke up from surgery…
Medical Malpractice Verdict Overview – $26 Million for Negligence
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Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. (SPBMC) won a $26 million medical malpractice negligence verdict last week on behalf of its client for past and future pain and suffering. The plaintiff was a 7-and-a-half-year-old girl who was born deaf, along with other health problems. She was one of two twin girls born in 2010. Symptoms…
New York Will Extend Time to File Medical Malpractice Claims in Cancer Cases
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Trust accompanies a visit to a doctor’s office or hospital. However, when a medical provider overlooks or fails to diagnose a serious medical condition, such as cancer, the consequences can be devastating. In cancer cases, a delayed diagnosis due to medical error can often turn curable cancer into a terminal one. To make matters worse,…
$26 Million Verdict – Childbirth Injuries Caused By Hospital’s Negligence
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Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. (SPBMC) won a $26 million medical negligence verdict last week on behalf of its client for past and future pain and suffering. The plaintiff was a 7-and-a-half-year-old girl who was born deaf, along with other health problems. She was one of two twin girls born in 2010….